By Colin Campbell 10/31/12 10:32am

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Senator Ball delivering dry ice. (Photo: Mr.Ball's office)

State Senator Says ConEd Is Taking ‘Too Damn Long’ to Get Electricity Back

State Senator Greg Ball, a Republican representing Westchester County and other areas of the Hudson Valley, is not happy with the response efforts to get power restored to his district in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Accordingly, Mr. Ball sent out a press release this morning titled, “BALL: ‘10 DAYS IS TOO DAMN LONG,’” calling on both Consolidated Edison and New York State Electric & Gas to get electricity back to the area posthaste. Read More

By Christine Chen 7/25/12 4:08pm

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The scene from yesterday's protest. (Photo: Christine Chen)

Low-Wage Protesters Rally and Rumble in Union Square [Video]

With horns honking, drums pounding, cowbells jangling and even a mariachi-esque band playing, a diverse group of organizations gathered in Union Square in the late afternoon yesterday to protest low wages as part of the New York Workers Rising Day of Action.

30 groups–including the Utility Workers Union of America, Make the Road New York, Local 338, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers and the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union–mingled together united in their discontent. The last time wages had been raised was three years ago to the day.

“Is the product worth more than the worker?” the speaker hollered into the crowd. Read More

By Hunter Walker 1/12/12 4:23pm

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Indian Point Energy Center (Photo: Entergy Nuclear)

Assembly Holds Hearing on Possible Closure of Indian Point Nuclear Plant

At the Assembly hearing on the potential closure of the Indian Point nuclear power plant this morning, lawmakers heard from energy policymakers, the company that owns the plant and some uninvited protesters.

Indian Point, which is located less than forty miles of the five boroughs, provides approximately thirty percent of the power for New York City and Westchester County. Those who want Indian Point shut down say the plant, which began operations in the early 1960′s, is outdated and dangerous. Indian Point’s supporters argue the plant is a vital part of the energy grid. Read More