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flag Protesters in Syracuse oppose Gov. Hochul’s nuclear energy plans, citing environmental justice and tribal sovereignty.

flag On September 30, 2025, about 50 protesters, including Haudenosaunee activists and climate advocates, gathered in Syracuse to oppose Governor Kathy Hochul’s nuclear energy summit and proposed nuclear projects, citing environmental justice, tribal sovereignty, and concerns over diverting funds from renewables. flag The demonstration, held outside the Marriott Hotel, highlighted opposition to small modular reactors and aging reactor funding on tribal land near Lake Ontario, with speakers emphasizing the need to prioritize wind, solar, and energy efficiency. flag The protest coincided with Orange Shirt Day, honoring residential school survivors. flag Meanwhile, New York continues advancing a statewide ban on natural gas in new homes, with developers like Dan Barnaba launching fully electric housing projects in Salina as part of broader electrification efforts to meet climate goals.

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