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us-news1 month ago•25 min saved

LeRay, NY: Fort Drum Town Struggles with High Costs and Water Violations

LeRay, a town outside Fort Drum in upstate New York, lands on a recent AARP Livability Index bottom 10 list due to housing costs that run about 67% above the regional median, about one-third of residents facing drinking-water violations, and a very low civic-engagement score; analysts say military pay scales (BAH) drive rents, creating an affordability paradox for a community that should be comparatively affordable near a large base.

via New York Post|

#aarp-livability-index #drinking-water-violations #fort-drum

energy1 month ago•25 min saved

Fort Drum to Host NY’s First New Nuclear Plant Since 1988 in $2.2B Microreactor Push

New York will host its first new nuclear reactor since 1988 on Fort Drum as part of the Army’s Project Janus, a $2.2 billion plan to deploy microreactors at military bases with Westinghouse named to run the Fort Drum site; the effort aims to boost baseload power and grid resilience amid rising energy costs and debates over Indian Point’s closure.

via New York Post|

#energy #energy-costs-new-york #fort-drum

military2 months ago•377 min saved

RFK Jr.-backed Army dining revamp aims to tempt troops with tastier, healthier meals

NBC News reports Fort Drum opens a new dining hall as part of a broader U.S. Army effort to make meals tastier and healthier to reduce reliance on fast food, featuring options like grilled salmon, steak, flatbreads, and smoothie flavors, signaling a push to improve troops’ nutrition and dining experiences.

via NBC News|

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community-support3 years ago•1 min saved

Watertown Community Unites to Overcome Water Crisis

In response to a water emergency in Watertown, New York, the community came together with the help of volunteer firefighters, state police, and soldiers from Fort Drum to provide thousands of gallons of water to residents. The Morristown Fire Department brought over 6,000 gallons of water, while the Army supplied water from the wells on Fort Drum. This display of support showcased the spirit of the north country, with families taking care of families and people taking care of people.

via WWNY|

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