by Gwyneth Cravens and Dan Yurman
New York Daily News
Published online November 22nd, 2010

Andrew Cuomo must not shut Indian Point nuclear plant, which provides safe, clean and cheap power

The Indian Point Energy Center in Westchester County produces 2,000 megawatts of electricity - about one-third of the metro area's needs. It powers Metro-North and the subway system, which transport an average weekday ridership of 5.1 million. Like the circus strongman at the base of a human pyramid, Indian Point supports the statewide grid of high-voltage transmission lines that protects against power failures. An economic engine for the state, Indian Point directly provides about 2,500 jobs. Unlike the fossil fuel plants that produce most U.S. energy, Indian Point emits no air pollution, and it keeps the lights on at a low cost....read more