New York Senate bill could open 11,000 acres of Livingston County forest land to solar and wind development

AVON, N.Y. — A bill working through the New York State Senate could open state forest lands to windmills and solar panels without county or town approval.

News10NBC’s Garrett Chan went down to Livingston County, where if passed, four different forest lands could be at risk.

Avon Town Supervisor David LeFeber shared his concern that solar and wind companies could come in and ruin the scenic forestlands that people love…

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