Westchester Insider: Westchester County: 4/17 - 2 P.M. - HUDSON VALLEY COUNTY EXECUTIVES CLAIM VICTORY IN HOLTEC PAUSING RELEASE OF TREATED WASTEWATER FROM INDIAN POINT ENERGY CENTER INTO HUDSON RIVER AND URGE THE PLAN TO DUMP THE WATER BE ABANDONED.

 

COUNTY EXECUTIVES FROM WESTCHESTER, ROCKLAND, PUTNAM, ORANGE, DUTCHESS AND ULSTER COUNTIES CLAIM VICTORY IN HOLTEC PAUSING RELEASE OF TREATED WASTEWATER FROM INDIAN POINT ENERGY CENTER INTO HUDSON RIVER AND URGE THE PLAN TO DUMP THE WATER BE ABANDONED.

The County Executives from Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, Orange, Dutchess, and Ulster Counties claim victory in Holtec's decision to pause the May planned release of treated wastewater from Indian Point Energy Center into the Hudson River and demand the planned dump of the toxic water be abandoned. Additionally, they are collectively insisting on more transparency and dialogue about the plan for the wastewater going forward.

 

April 17

2 pm

5 John Walsh Blvd

Peekskill, NY 10566

Event will be livestreamed on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/westchestergov/

 

Slated Speakers

Westchester County Executive George Latimer

Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus

Rockland County Executive Ed Day
Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne
Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger

As the situation continues to develop, the County Executives from Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, Orange, Dutchess, and Ulster Counties remain committed to advocating for the safety and well-being of local communities and the environment.