Buchanan

Westchester Still Concerned About Indian Point Earthquake, Evacuation

Lamont-Doherty Observatory officials say the worst case scenario would be a 7.9 magnitude earthquake.

2011/03/29

Indian Point Doesn’t Scare Some Away From Buchanan

Realtors say that while some are concerned the Indian Point nuclear plant has had no effect on the real estate market in Buchanan.

2011/03/25

NRC To Make Indian Point Nuclear Plant ‘Top Priority’

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is making a top priority of reviewing the Indian Point power plant located north of New York City near a geologic fault line.

2011/03/23

Indian Point Emergency Plans Under Review Monday

Using the Japan nuclear crisis as a worst case scenario, the Westchester Board of Legislators was set to meet to explore the disaster preparedness plan at the Indian Point Nuclear power plant.

2011/03/21

Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant (credit: Flickr)

Cuomo Orders Safety Review Of Indian Point Nuclear Plant

Governor Andrew Cuomo has ordered a complete safety review of Westchester County’s Indian Point nuclear plant after startling new information was revealed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

2011/03/16

Reactor At Indian Point 3 Shut Down For Refueling

A spokesman said Indian Point 3 will remain offline for about a month.

2011/03/09

Sirens Around Indian Point Nuclear Plant Successfully Tested

The 172 sirens that dot four counties around the Indian Point nuclear power plants will be wailing away Wednesday.

2011/02/16

Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant (credit: CBS 2)

Indian Point Nuclear Plant Back Online

The plant owner, Entergy Corp., said the transformer explosion on Nov. 7 was due to a failed high voltage bushing. Bushings connect the transformer to the overhead lines that carry electricity to the main electrical grid.

2010/11/24

Transformer Explosion At NY Nuclear Power Plant

A transformer exploded and a fire erupted at a a nuclear power plant north of New York City, leading to an emergency shut down of one of the reactors.

2010/11/07