Those Affected by Power Outage Urged to be Cautious of Burst Pipes MAYVILLE - National Grid has announced that power has now been restored for the more than 1,000 customers in the Hartfield, Dewittville, Maple Springs and Ellery areas who were … [Read more...]
More than a Thousand National Grid Customers Without Power in Ellery
ELLERY - A power outage in the town of Ellery is resulted in more than 1,000 customers being without power for more than 24 hours. According the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office, National Grid was performing service on a substation in Ellery … [Read more...]
Strong Thunderstorm Create Scattered Power Outages Across Region
JAMESTOWN - Residents across Chautauqua County were greeted with nasty weather at the end of Labor Day with a series of severe thunderstorms sweeping across the region. The storms began moving into the area just before 11 p.m. Monday and continued … [Read more...]
State Public Service Commission to Terminate Contract Between NRG and National Grid
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) and State Sen. Cathy Young (R-Olean) are expressing their concern and disappointment with the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) after learning it plans to terminate a contract involving the … [Read more...]
NRG Plant in Dunkirk Can be Closed Without Impacting Power Generation in New York
ALBANY - It’s not looking good for the future of the NRG power plant in Dunkirk. A recently released study shows the NRG plant, along with another in Tonawanda, can be shut down without affecting energy reliability to the region’s businesses, … [Read more...]
NRG Repower Rally Set for Saturday, Oct. 17 in Dunkirk
DUNKIRK – State and local officials will converge in Dunkirk later this month to take part in a rally to show support for the NRG power plant. "A huge turnout is needed one more time to send a loud and clear message -- the community continues to … [Read more...]
Goodell Offers Reminders During Cold Snap
JAMESTOWN - Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R,C,I-Chautauqua) is reminding residents of important winter safety tips. With the recent bouts of cold weather across the state, many New Yorkers have been taking extra care to keep warm. That’s why National … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Jamestown, Lakewood Area Pounded by Severe Labor Day Weather
JAMESTOWN - The clean up continues today after a strong thunderstorm swept through the area on Labor Day – causing both power outages and property damage for local residents. Hardest hit by the storm was the village of Lakewood, which saw strong … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Deadline Passes for Public Comment on NRG Re-Power Proposal
ALBANY - The deadline has arrived in the effort to receive public comment on plans that could decide the future of the NRG power plant in Dunkirk. Friday was the final day for the state Public Service Commission to receive public input on two … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Schumer Throws his Support Behind NRG Repower Plan
DUNKIRK - U.S. Senator Charles Schumer was in Dunkirk on Tuesday to throw his support behind a plan to repower the NRG power plant. During an afternoon appearance, the state’s senior senator urged the state Public Service Commission to adopt a plan … [Read more...]
