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Indian Point Reactor #2 shut down
Indian Point Reactor #2 shut down
A faulty water pump has shut down one of two power plants at Indian Point Energy Center in Buchanan.
A faulty water pump has shut down one of two power plants at Indian Point Energy Center in Buchanan.
A faulty water pump has shut down one of two power plants at Indian Point Energy Center in Buchanan.
Coyote spotted in West Harrison backyard
Coyote spotted in West Harrison backyard
Viewer Sarah Molloy tells News 12 the animal crept onto her property around 8:30 a.m. today.
A coyote was captured on camera in a West Harrison backyard.
A coyote was captured on camera in a West Harrison backyard.
Neighbors oppose airport privatization
Neighbors oppose airport privatization
Dozens of protestors holding signs showed up at a board meeting Monday night to speak out about a plan to privatize the county airport.
Some Westchester residents are speaking out about a plan to privatize the county airport in Harrison.
Some Westchester residents are speaking out about a plan to privatize the county airport in Harrison.
‘Cargo of Concern’ embarks on journey to Washington D.C.
‘Cargo of Concern’ embarks on journey to Washington D.C.
A sailboat with special cargo is on its way from Croton to Washington, D.C. with the aim of delivering a message to Congress about keeping the waterways clean.
A sailboat with special cargo is on its way from Croton to Washington, D.C. with the aim of delivering a message to Congress about keeping the waterways clean.
15-foot python removed from home
15-foot python removed from home
A representative for the DEC says the state no longer offers permits for pythons and that it's illegal to have one.
A change in state law is causing some trouble for an Orange County pet owner.
A change in state law is causing some trouble for an Orange County pet owner.
Indian Point shut down due to leak
Indian Point shut down due to leak
Entergy's website says operators have been monitoring what they call slight water leakage during the last few weeks in the Unit 3 Power Plant.
A nuclear reactor at the Indian Point Energy Center in Buchanan is shut down this morning as crews work to fix a leak.
A nuclear reactor at the Indian Point Energy Center in Buchanan is shut down this morning as crews work to fix a leak.
Volunteers clean up inner-city Newburgh neighborhood
Volunteers clean up inner-city Newburgh neighborhood
Volunteers are coming together Friday to clean up an inner-city neighborhood in Newburgh.
Volunteers are coming together Friday to clean up an inner-city neighborhood in Newburgh.
Volunteers are coming together Friday to clean up an inner-city neighborhood in Newburgh.
Trump says US will abandon global climate accord
Trump says US will abandon global climate accord
President Donald Trump said Thursday he was withdrawing the U.S. from the Paris climate agreement, striking a major blow to worldwide efforts to combat climate change and distancing the country from many allies abroad. He said the U.S. would try to negoti
President Donald Trump said Thursday he was withdrawing the U.S. from the Paris climate agreement, striking a major blow to worldwide efforts to combat climate change and distancing the country from many allies abroad. He said the U.S. would try to negotiate re-entry on better terms.
President Donald Trump said Thursday he was withdrawing the U.S. from the Paris climate agreement, striking a major blow to worldwide efforts to combat climate change and distancing the country from many allies abroad. He said the U.S. would try to negotiate re-entry on better terms.
New Rochelle gets $250,000 grant for Beechmont Lake
New Rochelle gets $250,000 grant for Beechmont Lake
Officials announced Wednesday that the state grant will help restore Beechmont Lake.
A $250,000 grant is being used to help a popular body of water in New Rochelle keep its beauty.
A $250,000 grant is being used to help a popular body of water in New Rochelle keep its beauty.
Coyote spotted in Tappan
Coyote spotted in Tappan
A viewer sent in a picture to News 12 of coyote walking the streets in Tappan.
There has been a coyote sighting in Rockland County. A viewer sent in a picture to News 12 of coyote walking the streets in Tappan.
There has been a coyote sighting in Rockland County. A viewer sent in a picture to News 12 of coyote walking the streets in Tappan.
Tarrytown asks residents to conserve water
Tarrytown asks residents to conserve water
Tarrytown village residents and businesses are being urged to immediately reduce their water consumption until further notice.
Tarrytown village residents and businesses are being urged to immediately reduce their water consumption until further notice.
Tarrytown village residents and businesses are being urged to immediately reduce their water consumption until further notice.
Youth baseball program blames city for poor field conditions
Youth baseball program blames city for poor field conditions
While Saturday marked opening day for a Yonkers youth baseball program, several coaches are blaming the city for the poor conditions of their designated field. "The drains are clogged, the city refuses to bring in dirt," said Coach Bill DiFonzo, of Dunwoodie Youth Association. "We can't get the kids on the field." News 12 has been told that Cook Field was not ready for opening day due to a drainage problem that the city has failed to fix. "Nothing is g...
While Saturday marked opening day for a Yonkers youth baseball program, several coaches are blaming the city for the poor conditions of their designated field. "The drains are clogged, the city refuses to bring in dirt," said Coach Bill DiFonzo, of Dunwoodie Youth Association. "We can't get the kids on the field." News 12 has been told that Cook Field was not ready for opening day due to a drainage problem that the city has failed to fix. "Nothing is g...
White Plains H.S. celebrates Earth week
White Plains H.S. celebrates Earth week
White Plains High School is celebrating Earth week by discussing important environmental issues.
White Plains High School is celebrating Earth week by discussing important environmental issues.
Transformer fire knocks out power for hundreds
Transformer fire knocks out power for hundreds
Fire officials say the transformer exploded and caught fire around 11 p.m. Wednesday at the corner of Oregon and Pump House roads.
A transformer fire in Cortlandt Manor knocked out power for hundreds of homes overnight. Fire officials say the transformer exploded and caught fire around 11 p.m. Wednesday at the corner of Oregon and Pump House roads. T
A transformer fire in Cortlandt Manor knocked out power for hundreds of homes overnight. Fire officials say the transformer exploded and caught fire around 11 p.m. Wednesday at the corner of Oregon and Pump House roads. T
Yorktown residents rally over reduced wetlands
Yorktown residents rally over reduced wetlands
Dozens rallied outside a Town Hall meeting on Tuesday to protest a proposal that would reduce the number of protected wetlands in the town.
Some Yorktown residents are speaking out about a law that could impact their environment.
Some Yorktown residents are speaking out about a law that could impact their environment.
Baby falcons hatch on Tappan Zee Bridge
Baby falcons hatch on Tappan Zee Bridge
Photos of the chicks have been posted on the official Twitter account documenting the replacement of the Tappan Zee Bridge.
A couple of baby peregrine falcons have been spotted on top of the Tappan Zee Bridge.
A couple of baby peregrine falcons have been spotted on top of the Tappan Zee Bridge.
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Dead dolphin in Mount Vernon raises pollution concerns
Dead dolphin in Mount Vernon raises pollution concerns
A dead dolphin found in the Hutchinson River in Mount Vernon has raised questions about water pollution.
A dead dolphin found in the Hutchinson River in Mount Vernon has raised questions about water pollution.
A dead dolphin found in the Hutchinson River in Mount Vernon has raised questions about water pollution.
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Lawmakers, environmentalists seek to halt Hudson River barge plan
Lawmakers, environmentalists seek to halt Hudson River barge plan
Lawmakers and environmentalists say they are taking steps to stop the Coast Guard's plan to put more barges in the Hudson River.
Lawmakers and environmentalists say they are taking steps to stop the Coast Guard's plan to put more barges in the Hudson River.
Lawmakers and environmentalists say they are taking steps to stop the Coast Guard's plan to put more barges in the Hudson River.
