Indian Point

Gov. Cuomo Staff To Meet NRC Over Indian Point Tuesday

Members of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s staff were scheduled to meet with members of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to discuss shifting Indian Point away from nuclear power.

2011/03/22

Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant (credit: Flickr)

Indian Point Nuclear Plant Officials Field Tough Questions From Lawmakers

The nuclear fallout from the devastating earthquake in Japan has put a spotlight on the Indian Point nuclear power plant as licenses for its reactors come up for renewal.

2011/03/21

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

Adovasio (Handout), Indian Point Nuclear Plant (Flickr), Breitkopf (Nassau Co. Police)

The Week In Review: Nuclear Concerns, Unspeakable Tragedy & Irish Pride

By Philip J. Victor, CBSNewYork.com The week in the Tri-State area was one marked by tragic deaths and safety concerns. Two New York police officers were killed in very different incidents. A New York City […]

2011/03/20

NY State To Discuss Indian Point With Nuclear Agency

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says his staff will meet Tuesday with nuclear regulators to discuss whether a disaster like the one in Japan could happen at the Indian Point power plant.

2011/03/19

Millstone Nuclear Power Plant (credit: nrc.gov via Dominion Energy)

Connecticut Nuclear Power Plant To Review Disaster Plans

The Millstone Power Station in Waterford is starting to pull together teams that will evaluate response plans for earthquakes, floods and other natural disasters.

2011/03/19

The Indian Point nuclear power plant - Buchanan, NY - File / Photo: Monika Graff/Getty Images

Skepticism Grows About Safety Of Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant

A new report shows federal inspectors logged several “near miss” accidents at the Indian Point nuclear power plant in 2010.

2011/03/18

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

Japan Crisis Raises Concerns About Indian Point Power Plant

As nuclear plant issues arise in Japan those who live near the Indian Point power plant can’t help but wonder if it could happen here.

2011/03/15

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

Blast At Indian Point Nuke Plant Could Mean Closer Scrutiny

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) — A transformer explosion at a nuclear plant in the New York City suburbs may trigger closer scrutiny from federal regulators at a time when its owner is trying to win […]

2010/11/08

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