Protests are spreading across New York as outrage grows over a proposed deal tied to the Trump administration. Thousands are demanding that Governor Hochul take a stand.
Protests continue across New York State in opposition to the Trump administration’s proposed New York natural gas pipeline.
Protestors Gather In Westchester County, New York In Opposition Of Trump Plan
Dozens of demonstrators most recently gathered Saturday at Charles Point Park in Peekskill. Locals voiced opposition to proposals like the Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) pipeline, the Constitution pipeline revivals, and expanding the Algonquin line.
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Protestors want New York Governor Kathy Hochul to publicly oppose a proposed natural gas pipeline backed by the Trump administration. Residents believe a deal between the President and the state would fastrack permits for Williams Northeast Supply Enhancement and Constitution pipelines, which opponents say has a reprehensible safety record.
The Williams Corporation is working with federal and state regulators to revive both NESE and the Constitution pipeline, after prior permit denials stalled progress.
Speakers at the protest accused the pipelines of having a terrible safety record, citing concerns over leaks, explosions, and environmental damage. Speakers also believe Trump pressured Hochul to sign off on the Constitution pipeline, which was denied permits by the New York State DEC.
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Other recent protests were held in Brooklyn, Midtown Manhattan, Staten Island and Long Beach, Long Island.
Dozens marched along the boardwalk in Long Beach demanding Gov. Hochul reject pipeline projects.
Over 11,000 public comments were delivered to Gov. Hochul’s New York City office, expressing opposition to the NESE pipeline.
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