New Yorkers have called for the closing of Indian Point Energy Center for years. Located on the Hudson River in Buchanan, Westchester County, the plant is just 30 miles away from New York City as the crow flies, and residents familiar with Chernobyl and Three Mile Island have long feared a disaster there.
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Cortlandt Forum Tackles Indian Point’s Planned Closure
… of Congresswoman Nita Lowey’s, state Sen. Terrence Murphy, state Assemblywoman Sandy Galef, Westchester County Legislature Chairman Michael Kaplowitz, county Legislator Catherine Borgia, county Legislator John Testa, Buchanan Mayor Therese …
Letter: Indian Point plant closure a costly decision by state
… N.Y. Although the plant provides about a quarter of the electricity in New York City and suburban Westchester County, experts agree that taking he plant offline by 2021 should have a negligible long-term impact on supply. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson) …
New York State’s Rise In Minimum Wage Explained For Employer Compliance
… Minimum Wage is $11.00 per hour, overtime after 40 hours $16.50 per hour -Employers in Long Island and Westchester County the new Minimum Wage is $10.00 per hour, overtime after 40 hours $15.00 -Employers in the remainder of New York State the new …
New York Lawmakers Question Cuomo’s NYRA Plans
… hands,” said Assemblyman Gary Pretlow, chairman of the Assembly racing and wagering committee. But the Westchester County Democrat said the Assembly was still reviewing Cuomo’s new proposal. Pretlow, however, did voice an initial concern. “I do …
Data: Opioid-related deaths on the rise in Rockland, Westchester
… to climb. In 2012, there were 19 opioid-related deaths in Rockland. That total rose to 35 in 2016. Westchester County saw a similar trend with the death toll increasing by 27. Ruth Bowles, executive director of the Rockland Council on Alcoholism and …
Cuomo fundraising outpaces possible rivals
… Tom DiNapoli reported raising $606,000 in the same period. He has $1.4 million in cash on hand. Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino, Cuomo’s 2014 Republican opponent and a likely repeat contender in 2018, reported raising $1 million for a $2.5 …
Cuomo Proposes Returning NYRA to Private Control
… and must conclude by 11 p.m. and have staggered race start times with Yonkers harness track in Westchester County. In a statement Tuesday night, NYRA president Chris Kay said the NYRA board “supports this proposed legislation, which is the result of …
Cuomo fundraising outpaces possible rivals
… Tom DiNapoli reported raising $606,000 in the same period. He has $1.4 million in cash on hand. Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino, Cuomo’s 2014 Republican opponent and a likely repeat contender in 2018, reported raising $1 million for a $2.5 …
New York Will Swap Nuclear Plant for More Renewables
… the plant’s closure for some time. Electricity costs for Con Edison customers in New York City and nearby Westchester County are already among the highest in the country. Cuomo, however, says closing the plant and shifting to hydroelectric and wind …
Cuomo courting ‘middle-class anger’
… empty. He hasn’t done enough to fix that.” But take away New York City and liberal enclaves like Albany, Westchester County and Ithaca, and New York begins to resemble Ohio, Pennsylvania or Michigan: Rust Belt states that have lost jobs, population …
Rob Astorino: It’s All Collapsing For Cuomo
A former, and possibly future, opponent of Gov. Andrew Cuomo says things are beginning to unravel and he’s creating diversions to distract voters. Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino joined the Keeler in the Morning Show on Monday to talk about why New York, and specifically upstate are ‘floundering’, and Cuomo’s recent proposal to provide free college education to students who meet certain economic criteria.
Orange Confidential: DOT clarifies cost of Woodbury project
When Gov. Andrew Cuomo gave the third of his six State of the State speeches last week, one regional highlight he trumpeted at SUNY Purchase in Westchester County was the state’s plan to spend $150 million building a “Town of Woodbury Transit and Economic Development Hub.”
Stoplight texting may soon be outlawed
… York City – rises to different levels depending on region : $9.70 for upstate; $10 on Long Island and in Westchester County; and $11 in New York City (or $10.50 for small businesses). less As of December 31, the state’s minimum wage – currently $9 …
John Flanagan for governor?
… has thought about running for the state’s top political post but has not committed one way or the other. Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino is still being mentioned at a repeat contender (he ran in 2014), though he currently is focused on …
Alec Baldwin is On a Mission to Save the Planet
U.S. actor and activist Alec Baldwin delivers his speech during The Equator Prize Award ceremony at Theatre Mogador, in Paris, Monday, Dec. 7, 2015 as part of the COP21. For years, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has continuously vowed to put an end to the Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant, located in Westchester County, about 30 miles outside of New York City.
Cuomo’s Plan to Close Indian Point Power Plant Draws Skepticism from NY Lawmakers
After plans were announced to shut down Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant in Westchester County, some lawmakers are upset they didn’t get more of a heads up from Governor Andrew Cuomo. Capital Tonight’s Nick Reisman explains.
New York Seeks to Develop U.S.’s Biggest Offshore Wind Projects
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo this week proposed to develop up to 2,400 megawatts of offshore wind power by 2030 capable of powering 1.25 million homes as the state seeks to lead the nation in renewable energy production. The offshore wind proposal came after the Democratic governor said on Monday that Entergy Corp’s 2,069-MW Indian Point nuclear power plant in Westchester County would shut by 2021 and the state planned to replace its power output with renewable and low carbon energy sources.
New York seeks to develop U.S.’s biggest offshore wind projects
Jan 12 New York Governor Andrew Cuomo this week proposed to develop up to 2,400 megawatts of offshore wind power by 2030 capable of powering 1.25 million homes as the state seeks to lead the nation in renewable energy production. The offshore wind proposal came after the Democratic governor said on Monday that Entergy Corp’s 2,069-MW Indian Point nuclear power plant in Westchester County would shut by 2021 and the state planned to replace its power output with renewable and low carbon energy sources.
UPDATE 1-New York seeks to develop U.S.’s biggest offshore wind projects
… the Democratic governor said on Monday that Entergy Corp’s 2,069-MW Indian Point nuclear power plant in Westchester County would shut by 2021 and the state planned to replace its power output with renewable and low carbon energy sources. The …
New York’s Nuclear Option
A boat moves along the Hudson River in front of the Indian Point nuclear power plant on March 18, 2011 in Buchanan, New York. Rob Astorino , Westchester County Executive, discusses Governor Andrew Cuomo’s agreement with the owner of the Indian Point nuclear power plant to shut down both its operating reactors by 2021 and what this means for his constituents.
Astorino Names Three ‘Major’ Cuomo ‘Fake News’ Stories In Tarrytown Speech
Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino said 2017 has begun with plenty of “fake news coming out of Albany” as outlined in this week’s State of the State speeches by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. During his eighth annual speech to the Westchester County Association on Thursday morning at the Westchester Marriott, Astorino said, “Our first breakfast was way back in 2010; the good old days when hacking meant a bad cough, Hillary Clinton’s server was a waiter with a tray, and a Russian leak was something you did after a few vodkas, on your way to catch a train.”
Riverkeeper Applauds Indian Point Closing
… replace the energy generated by the plant – which will also provide new, well-paying jobs in the region.” Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino blasted the agreement, criticizing Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Riverkeeper for negotiating the agreement in …
Cuomo urges ethics reforms, approval of Uber’s expansion
… tradition by doing six speeches in different regions of the state – New York City, Buffalo, Long Island, Westchester County, Syracuse and Albany, where he spoke at a state university theater and not the Capitol.
Helicopter carrying Gov. Cuomo makes emergency landing
A helicopter carrying Gov. Andrew Cuomo was forced to make an emergency landing in Westchester County Wednesday afternoon after the aircraft filled with smoke.
Governor Wants to Make New York a Hiking and Cycling Paradise
… multi-use trail in the nation,” said the Democratic governor at a state of the state speech Tuesday in Westchester County. Cuomo proposed spending $200 million over three years to pave 350 miles of gaps in the existing greenways and connect them to …
Gov. Cuomo directs DOT to find independent ‘tunnel expert’ for I-81 study
… but his decision has angered some legislators . He visited Buffalo, New York City , Long Island and Westchester County earlier this week. He’s now on his way to Albany. The address filled the 463-seat Carrier Amphitheater. Those in attendance …
Cuomo: SAAB Jobs in CNY, Syracuse Airport Will Be Rebuilt, Southern Tier to Lead NY Hemp Farming
Governor Andrew Cuomo is at the Syracuse Civic Center Wednesday morning for the fifth stop on his regional State of the State tour. His four previous stops were in New York City, Buffalo, Westchester County, and Long Island.
Entergy: Closing Due to Financial Concerns. Will Attempt to Move Employees Elsewhere in the Company.
Entergy, the owner of Indian Point, which agreed with Governor Andrew Cuomo and signed an agreement to close within four years this past weekend, has issued this statement, which was distributed by the Westchester County Association: Yesterday, we announced that after more than four decades of Indian Point providing New York State with clean, safe and reliable electricity, we have reached a settlement with New York State. Under the settlement, the State will end its legal challenges, issue the necessary permits and certifications and support the renewal of the operating licenses for the Indian Point Energy Center.
Cuomo looks to counties to solve high property tax rates
… and consider joint purchases of expensive equipment, like snowplows and ambulances. The governor spoke in Westchester County, where there are 425 separate local governments, he pointed out. Coincidentally, the Westchester county executive, Rob …
Evaluating how the New York State Court of Appeals went about its business
… Appellate Division, First Department, by David Paterson, then governor. DiFiore started her career in the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office, serving six years as an assistant DA and four years as chief of the office’s narcotics bureau. …
Cuomo: Cities, counties should pool resources to save money
New Yorkers could get a chance to vote on shrinking their local governments under a proposal announced Tuesday by Gov. Andrew Cuomo on a Westchester County stop during his state of the state tour. Cuomo’s idea would require officials in each county to develop plans to save tax money by better coordinating municipal services.
Cuomo pitches 750-mile biking-hiking trail plan for NY state
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is proposing to complete and connect two greenway trails crisscrossing the state from Manhattan to Canada and from Albany to Buffalo to create a 750-mile paved biking and hiking route that will be marketed as a national tourist destination. “We want to build the largest multi-use trail in the nation,” said the Democratic governor at a state of the state speech Tuesday in Westchester County.
Cuomo looks to counties to solve high property tax rates
… and consider joint purchases of expensive equipment, like snowplows and ambulances. The governor spoke in Westchester County, where there are 425 separate local governments, he pointed out. Coincidentally, the Westchester county executive, Rob …
‘Shameless’ Cuomo Has Launched 2020 Presidential Campaign, Astorino Says
Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino and other critics of Andrew Cuomo said the governor’s State of the State speeches are a clear indication he’s already running for president in 2020. “Andrew Cuomo is utterly shameless,” said Astorino, a Republican who lost a gubernatorial challenge to Cuomo in 2014.
The New York Post: Penn Station in New York Gov. Cuomo’s crosshairs: ‘It is disgusting’
His swipe at the transit hub came in Westchester County on Tuesday, during the third of six State of the State addresses planned this week. Government should not be about talking and debating but about serving citizens, he said.
Astorino, Others, Say Cuomo Has Launched His 2020 Presidential Campaign
Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino and other critics of Andrew Cuomo said the governor’s State of the State speeches are a clear indication he’s already running for president in 2020. “Andrew Cuomo is utterly shameless,” said Astorino, a Republican who lost a gubernatorial challenge to Cuomo in 2014.
Cuomo proposes recovery high schools as part of addiction plan
… this done otherwise you can pay my property taxes next time,'” Cuomo said. That proposal was announced in Westchester County, where Cuomo also pitched a new connected 750-mile multi-use trail system that would crisscross the state. More from that …
Gov. Cuomo announces proposal to complete 750-mile statewide hiking trail
Gov. Andrew Cuomo today announced a proposal to connect hiking trails in different parts of New York, creating a 750-mile trail that will span the New York Harbor, Adirondack Mountains, shores of Lake Erie and elsewhere. The state would have to develop 350 additional miles of new trails in phases, the governor said during a “State of the State” address Tuesday in Westchester County.
Cuomo: local governments can cut costs, reduce taxes
… e proposed the measure, which must be approved by state lawmakers, during a state of the state address in Westchester County, one of six such speeches Cuomo is giving this week around the state.