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"Groups make last-ditch effort to stop state nuke plant bailout" by Karen DeWitt

“Groups make last-ditch effort to stop state nuke plant bailout” by Karen DeWitt

“Midnight Friday is not just the deadline for the state budget to be finished. It’s also the date for an $8 billion bailout of some upstate nuclear power plants to begin, and more than 80 local government leaders are making a last-ditch effort to stop a plan that they say will cost electric utility ratepayers...

“CBS2 Exclusive: When Indian Point Closes, What Happens To Its Nuclear Waste?”

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0T23awOATlo] “BUCHANAN, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — The Indian Point nuclear power plant will be shut down four years from now, but what will come of all the radioactive waste that’s stored there? CBS2’s Brian Conybeare took an exclusive look at the 40-foot deep spent fuel pool inside the Westchester County facility. “You’re looking at about 30 years of...

“Cuomo nuclear subsidy set to take effect, but still under scrutiny” by Ryan Deffenbaugh

“As a subsidy that would give billions of dollars to nuclear power plants upstate is set to kick in, the plan is facing scrutiny by some in the state Legislature and has been challenged twice in court. The plan, backed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, offers a subsidy to keep three upstate nuclear energy plants running....
"Indian Point: Rare look inside a working reactor" by Thomas C. Zambito

“Indian Point: Rare look inside a working reactor” by Thomas C. Zambito

“Entergy gave The Journal News/lohud.com a rare peek inside a nuclear power plant during a refueling of its Unit 3 reactor Workers in moon suits stand at the edge of a movable platform, carefully angling 12-foot high assemblies of fuel rods stocked with uranium into the depths of a cooling pool that will double as a radiation shield....

“Legislative Fix Can End Cuomo’s Nuclear Bailout” by David Williams

“For public officials across the country, micromanaging energy supplies and prices is a favorite pastime. New York State is certainly no exception, as shown by the recent kerfuffle over the bailout of three nuclear power plants in upstate New York. A group of lawmakers led by Governor Andrew Cuomo are intent on keeping these upstate...

“Nuclear Power Suffers Major Blow With Westinghouse Bankruptcy” by Nika Knight

“Chapter 11 filing marks a ‘defining moment in the decades-long downward spiral of the global nuclear power industry’ Major nuclear power company Westinghouse, a U.S. subsidiary of Japan’s Toshiba, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Wednesday in a massive blow to the industry. The filing marked “a defining moment in the decades-long downward spiral of...

“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...
"Westinghouse files for bankruptcy, in a blow to nuclear power industry" by Steven Mufson

“Westinghouse files for bankruptcy, in a blow to nuclear power industry” by Steven Mufson

“The Indian Point nuclear power plant in Buchanan, New York, operates two Westinghouse PWR units and one shutdown unit. Toshiba’s U.S. nuclear unit, Westinghouse, has filed for bankruptcy protection, the companies said Wednesday WASHINGTON — Westinghouse, one of the most storied names in the nuclear energy business, filed for bankruptcy Wednesday, dealing a blow to...

“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

“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...