Pipeline Expansion Could Hurt Peekskill Residents: Mayor

As New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo ordered a safety analysis of the Algonquin natural-gas pipeline expansion project past the Indian Point nuclear plant, Peekskill Mayor Frank Catalina issued a statement Thursday applauding the governor's move and expressing concern specifically about the affects of the expansion on Peekskill residents. Pointing out that Peekskill has the highest rate of asthma-related emergency room visits and hospitalizations of the surrounding area, Catalina said, "This pipeline will increase emissions from compressor stations along its route that spew methane, benzene, and other toxic chemicals...Peekskill residents don't need to breathe more air pollution; we need less."
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