Public Power Push Spreads to the Hudson Valley
State lawmakers are set to introduce a sweeping proposal for a public takeover of Central Hudson, the region’s scandal-plagued gas and electric utility.
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“There is no accountability, and people are fed up with it.”
Update: May 16, 2024 — This story has been updated to include a statement a Central Hudson spokesperson sent after publication.
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