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Eight NY Communities Eye First Nuclear Plant in 40 Years
12/20/2025
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Story summary
- Eight New York communities have shown interest in hosting a nuclear plant, the first in the state in 40 years.
- Governor Kathy Hochul said nuclear energy is needed to meet rising clean-energy demand as current sources rely on fossil fuels.
- Hochul directed the New York Power Authority to pursue the project.
- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission retains approval authority, and Ontario Premier Doug Ford expressed support for nuclear energy in Ontario.
