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Blakeman Demands Battery Storage Moratorium After Fire

12/25/2025

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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman calls for a moratorium on 'toxic' battery storage facilities after battery fire in Warwick.
He says the facilities threaten public safety and emergency responders and demands safety measures before expansion.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul's office defends the facilities, citing safety regulations and the need for energy storage to prevent shortages.
Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella backs Blakeman, citing safety concerns near residential areas.

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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman calls for a moratorium on 'toxic' battery storage facilities after battery fire in Warwick.
He says the facilities threaten public safety and emergency responders and demands safety measures before expansion.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul's office defends the facilities, citing safety regulations and the need for energy storage to prevent shortages.
Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella backs Blakeman, citing safety concerns near residential areas.