Oswego’s Nuclear Future | Albany News

Albany News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 17, 2026 · 1m

Oswego, New York, is boldly pushing to expand its nuclear power footprint—already home to three reactors and now eyeing more—to fuel economic growth and job stability, aligning with Governor Hochul’s statewide energy goals. While much of the country remains wary of nuclear energy, Oswego embraces it with pride, even embedding the atomic symbol in its county seal. For generations, families like the Oldenburgs have built their lives around these plants, which offer reliable, high-paying work in a region where other industries have faded. Local officials see new reactors as a cornerstone for…