Jerry Kramer is blind, deaf and dumb when it comes to Indian Point power plant. It is always the same old story. Gotta have that gas since nuclear is going away. The report he is so quick to quote has a second sceanrio. That one spells out how renewables along with conservation, efficiency, demand response, … Continue reading
Category Archives: Editorials
Letter: Riverkeeper False On Indian Point and Quakes
Dear Editor: Contrary to anti-nuclear organization Riverkeeper’s recent assertion in this publication, last week’s earthquake centered in Westchester County provides yet another degree of assurance that Indian Point is safe. Indian Point is constructed to withstand an earthquake more than ten thousand times stronger than the one that alarmed Riverkeeper last week and is safe … Continue reading
Letter from Robert May
As a resident living near Indian Point I am truly thankful and appreciative of the high level of commitment and professionalism of the employees of Indian Point. I am grateful for their hard work and dedication in protecting all of us and their devotion to the efficient operation of the plant However, there are certain elements, unique … Continue reading
Earth Matters: Hudson Valley Earthquakes
The rumble and bang of an earthquake woke some Putnam and upper Westchester County residents early on Wednesday February 7. Social media posts and comments directed at local news outlets had the temblor, centered in Putnam Valley, rattling windows (but injuring no one) from West Point to Peekskill to Connecticut. Despite a modest 2.2 magnitude, a … Continue reading
Governor must reveal risks of fracked gas pipeline near nuclear storage: View
Sister Bette Ann Jaster of the Dominican Sisters of Hope has compiled a compelling letter and video asking the Governor to release the tax payer funded risk assessment of a gas pipeline running close to high level radioactive waste at Indian Point. Don’t miss the January 25 vigil. It is another way to try to … Continue reading
Local Officials Feel Shortchanged by Gov. with Indian Point
Letter: CPV is a toxic plant in residential area
The letter writer makes the point that CPV was approved long before Entergy decided to close Indian Point. Therfore, closing a nuclear reactor is not a justification for opening a methane plant, even if some politicians try to use it as an excuse. The writer goes on to clearly state how Indian Point can be … Continue reading
