“Hen Hud Calls For Creation Of Reserve Fund After Indian Point Closure” by Sam Barron
“MONTROSE, N.Y. — Facing the loss of its biggest taxpayer, the Hendrick Hudson School District is asking for some help from the state. Superintendent Joseph Hochreiter has expressed his support for the creation of a reserve fund to offset the fiscal impact of Indian Point nuclear power plant’s closure and for the creation of a study...
“Indian Point wind-down takes another step forward”
“BUCHANAN – The Atomic Safety and Licensing Board panel of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission handling the Indian Point nuclear power plant license renewal hearing has dismissed the three remaining contentions and terminated its proceeding. Back in 2007, Entergy applied for a 20-year extension to operate its two Indian Point facilities. Shortly after the application was...
“Sen. Murphy Works to Help Communities Near Indian Point” by Jamie Wilkins
“From the Office of Senator Terrence Murphy: As lawmakers in Albany make their final push for an on-time budget, one Hudson Valley lawmaker is renewing his call to provide assistance to the area surrounding the Indian Point Power Plant. Senator Terrence Murphy, who represents the Village of Buchanan, Town of Cortlandt and surrounding areas says...
“Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Closes Indian Point Hearing” by Lanning Taliaferro
“CORTLANDT, NY — The federal Atomic Safety and Licensing Board has cleared the way for Entergy to renew Indian Point’s licenses until 2021 by dismissing the last points of contention between the company, New York state and environmental advocacy group Riverkeeper. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff is still conducting reviews associated with the license renewal...
Joint Legislative Public Hearing: Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant Shutdown
Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant Shutdown 28 Feb 2017 Senate Standing Committee on Energy and Telecommunications Chair: Senator Joseph A. Griffo Public Hearing: Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant Shutdown Place: Roosevelt Hearing Room C, Legislative Office Building, 2nd Floor, Albany, New York Time: 10:00 A.M. Contact: Emma Maceko (518) 455-2908 (Senate); Media Contact: Rocco LaDuca...
“No gas-fired power plant at Indian Point” by Paul Gallay
“Despite suggestions to the contrary, a new natural gas-fired power plant in the shadow of the Indian Point nuclear power plant is neither viable nor necessary. It’s an idea that must be rejected. Riverkeeper had long advocated for the closure of the Indian Point nuclear power plant. As part of these efforts, Riverkeeper has done...
Letters: Indian Point Energy from The Highlands Current
“Entergy’s willingness to close Indian Point is based primarily on internal business decisions rather than, as the company would like us to believe, an oppressive regulatory environment. According to Entergy’s most recent filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, a decreasing number of companies supply the key parts required to repair and maintain the...
“The Age of Nuclear Waste: From Fukushima to Indian Point” by Gordon Edwards
To read the complete slide show presentation that Gordon Edwards presented during the Fukushima Rememberances in 2017, click the link below: EDWARDS_NYC_2017 To visit Canadian Coalition for Nuclear Responsibility/Regroupement pour la surveillance du nucléaire, click the link below: http://www.ccnr.org/ — Canada is experiencing decommissioning woes just like the United States and Indian Point in particular. Although the reactors...
Proponents of Indian Point Use Same Old Tired Arguments
“Wake up and smell the coffee guys. Take a look at what is happening in the electricity markets. Entergy is out of here because demand is shrinking and they can’t make money when there is an energy surplus. Which is what we have right now. Generation to replace Indian Point is already in place. Ask...
Indian Point Closure Worries Local Community
Aired: 03/10/2017 26:40 Rating: NR Earlier this year Gov. Andrew Cuomo accomplished something in his home county of Westchester that he’s been after for over a decade. The eventual closing of Indian Point. He says it’s a big win for the people in and around New York City but what about for those closest to...
“Report Shows Cost-Effective Energy After Westchester’s Indian Point Shuts Down” by Joyce Newman
“Ever since Governor Cuomo announced the state’s new deal to close the Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant after 2021, supporters of the plant, the media, and many others have been asking key questions about replacing the power. Will it actually be possible? What will the costs be for consumers? What if it cannot be replaced...
