BUFFALO, N.Y. — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday gave an update on plans to construct the first nuclear power plant in New York State in nearly 40 years.
Hochul was joined at the Buffalo AKG Art Museum on Elmwood Avenue by Ontario Premier Douglas R. Ford Jr., who noted that there are currently 19 operating nuclear reactors in his province and promised to help New York leaders in any way he can as the state seeks to add to its current roster of three nuclear plants, the last of which was opened in 1988.
Hochul announced her intent for the state to build a nuclear plant this past June, while conceding windmills and solar farms simply won’t meet New York’s growing demand for affordable, clean energy…