State to hold public hearings on NRG power plant upgrade in Astoria beginning tomorrow

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Community members will get a chance to comment virtually on the controversial proposed upgrade to the NRG power plant in Astoria on Tuesday, Aug. 24.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will hold the first public hearing on the proposal on Aug. 24 at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. The second hearing will be held on Thursday, Aug. 26, at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.