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New York pays $28.25m to protect nearly 750 acres once reserved for nuclear plant
New York has purchased nearly 750 acres surrounding the former Shoreham Nuclear Power Plant on Long Island for $28.25 million. The acquisition, the largest in the history of the state's Department of Environmental Conservation on Long Island, will permanently protect coastal forests, wetlands and wildlife habitats. The state also plans to develop public trails, parking facilities and beach access…
The Times of IndiaLand once reserved for New York's Shoreham nuclear plant has become Long Island's largest DEC acquisition, with the state paying $28.25 million to permanently protect nearly 750 coastal acres
TOI World Desk · Oct 16, 2026