Hochul's Veto Casts Doubt on Long Island Offshore Wind Project

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has vetoed a bill that would have expedited an offshore wind project off the coast of Long Island, throwing the future of the Long Beach wind project into doubt. The veto was prompted by the City Council of Long Beach's opposition to allowing a transmission line under the public beach. Clean energy supporters criticized the veto, arguing that it hampers the state's climate goals. Long Beach residents expressed concerns about the impact on tourism and rising sea levels. The wind developer, Equinor, was faulted for not addressing community concerns. The project's future now appears uncertain.