Long Island school leaders challenge state approval of Propel NY transmission project

North Shore Interim Superintendent Thomas Dolan joined school leaders from across Long Island in calling on state regulators to reconsider their approval of the Propel NY Energy transmission project, arguing that unresolved construction and safety concerns could disrupt school operations and put students at risk. At a press conference, Dolan and representatives from other school districts urged the New York State Public Service Commission to suspend its approval of the proposed underground high-voltage transmission project until questions about construction schedules, traffic congestion, emergency access and student safety are adequately addressed. The North Shore Central, Roslyn Union Free and Syosset Central school districts have filed a formal legal petition seeking a rehearing and an immediate stay of the commission’s approval. The Garden City, Hicksville and Manhasset school districts have also raised concerns about the project. The districts, which collectively serve mor