Gov. Kathy Hochul's plan for the government to lead in building a new nuclear power plant is a surprising strategy, given the state's history.

New York’s potential reliance on nuclear power to help the state meet its renewable energy mandates came a step closer on Monday when Gov. Kathy Hochul directed the New York Power Authority “to develop and construct a zero-emission advanced nuclear power plant in upstate New York.

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s plan to build a nuclear power plant somewhere upstate drew no reaction from state Democratic lawmakers representing parts of Ulster County. Hochul on Monday