DUNKIRK - The largest taxpayer in Chautauqua County will remain in operation. On Sunday morning, Governor Andrew Cuomo paid a visit to Dunkirk to announce that funding will be in place to repower the NRG power plant into a natural gas generating … [Read more...]
Rally for NRG Power Plant Set for Saturday
DUNKIRK - A major rally will be taking place on Saturday in Dunkirk in an effort to show solidarity and support for saving the NRG Power Plant. Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R,C,I-Chautauqua) is encouraging local residents to join him, Senator Cathy … [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...]
MORNING NEWS: Robertson Announces ‘Third Plan’ for NRG
ITHACA - The woman who will be challenging congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) in the 2014 election is offering her thoughts on the NRG re-powering proposal. Tompkins County democrat Martha Robertson spoke late last month at a Public Service Commission … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Reed Points to Property Taxes as Reason for Supporting RePowering Proposal
Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) says he has no problem supporting the RePowering of two power plants in his congressional district, even though it would come at a higher price for rate payers. During his weekly conference call earlier this week, … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Over 1500 Turnout for PSC Public Hearing on NRG Plant
FREDONIA - More than 1600 people were at SUNY Fredonia last night to attend a public hearing that will help decide the fate of the NRG Power Plant in Dunkirk. According to an article in today’s Jamestown Post-Journal, those who were in attendance … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Reed Says He’s Committed to Helping to Save NRG Power Plant
DUNKIRK - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) says that he is continuing in his effort to help save the NRG power plant in Dunkirk by converting it from a coal-burning plant to a natural gas burning facility. Currently, the New York Public Service … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: PSC Schedules Public Hearing on July 15 for NRG Upgrade Project
DUNKIRK - Senator Catharine Young say the new york state public service commission will hold a public hearing at SUNY Fredonia about the competing NRG and National Grid proposals currently under review by the Public Service Commission. Senator … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Edwards Urges Residents to Push for NRG Power Plant Upgrade
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive Greg Edwards is calling on residents to throw their support behind an effort to keep the NRG power plant in Dunkirk in operation. Edwards used his weekly Monday Morning Memo to ask residents and businesses to … [Read more...]