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Monthly archive January, 2016

“NY’s Spitzer urges closing Indian Point nuke plant”

“WASHINGTON, Jan 31 – The Indian Point nuclear power plant in Buchanan, N.Y., just 45 miles north of New York City, should be closed as soon as possible, New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer said on Monday. “It makes no sense to have a nuclear facility there. I think we should close it when and...
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A Blizzard of Danger: The Storm and Indian Point

Roads, bridges and trains were closed immediately as the snow fell. Yet, what of Indian Point? We need to call our elected officials and tell them to order and orderly shut down of Indian Point during EVERY storm WHEN PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IS SUSPENDED. Tell them to conduct any orderly shutdown all of NY nuclear power...
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All Out For Public Meetings With NYS Assemblywoman Sandy Galef

All Out For Public Meetings With NYS Assemblywoman Sandy Galef

NYS Assemblywoman Sandy Galef has invited constituents to attend one of her public meetings to learn about what is happening in New York State Government and how it affects you – and  she wants you to “bring your ideas, suggestions and questions.”  These public meetings are an excellent opportunity for you to express your concerns...
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Making REV R.E.A.L. - Tell PSC That Nuclear Is Not Clean Power!

Making REV R.E.A.L. – Tell PSC That Nuclear Is Not Clean Power!

Many people are not yet familiar wit the REV or Reforming the Energy Vision for New York.  The goal is to move toward renewable energy, distributed generation and make our state a net energy producer instead of consumer.  The door was never entirely closed to nuclear power but it was clear that nuclear did not...
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Wednesday, January 13th: Gary Shaw in New York City

Wednesday, January 13th, 6:30 pm Seafarers International House 123 East 15th Street, New York, NY 10003 PERILS OF INDIAN POINT-No Way Out? Is It Worth the Risk? Come, Learn the Facts and What You Can Do. Sierra Club New York City Group is hosting Attorney Susan Shapiro & Gary Shaw, Indian Point Safe Energy Coalition,...
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"Indian Point Closing Will Have 'Catastrophic' Effect: Westchester County Exec" by Lanning Taliaferro

“Indian Point Closing Will Have ‘Catastrophic’ Effect: Westchester County Exec” by Lanning Taliaferro

“WHITE PLAINS, NY — The closure of the Indian Point nuclear power plant would have a ‘catastrophic’ effect on jobs, taxes and electric bills in the county and across the region, Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino said Friday afternoon. Astorino called a press conference after the New York Times reported an agreement between Entergy, the...
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January 29th: "Indian Point" Screening In Garrison

January 29th: “Indian Point” Screening In Garrison

Friday, January 29th, 7:30 pm Philipstown Depot Theatre 10 Garrisons Landing, Garrison, NY 10524 Depot Docs at Philipstown Depot Theatre showcases some of America’s most moving and thought-provoking documentary films, and each screening includes a Q & A with the director or another key member of the production team. In January they will feature Indian...
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Change Is Hard by Marilyn Elie

New ideas challenge the status quo and refute commonly held knowledge. Common knowledge or the popular, sensible take on an issue is not known for nuance or attention to detail. Common knowledge tells us that we need more and more electricity for our growing economy and to power the electronic gadgets we all love. Given...
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