The Westchester Brief | 06.29.26: Indian Point's $25M School Hole

Send us Fan MailThe Hendrick Hudson school district in the Town of Cortlandt, Westchester County faces a shortfall of more than $25 million for the coming year as the last of its Indian Point nuclear-plant revenue runs out. We break down how the district got here, and why an 8% tax hike or a savings raid are the only exits left.In This Episode(0:00) The promise of closing Indian Point, and the bill that came due(0:20) How $25 million a year in plant payments fell to $3.3 million(2:00) The 8% override vote, the $6.6 million reserve draw, and 52 lost positions(3:00) Why every community with one giant taxpayer should watch this(3:45) What else is happening: the county's new Affordability and Economic Development Task Force(4:15) CloseSourcesPeekskill Herald and River Journal Online: Hendrick Hudson and the Indian Point revenue lossSpectrum Local News: the district's budget shortfallSubscribe to the newsletter for the full story delivered to your inbox at iliveherewestchester.com.Support the showI Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media.We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong.Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us?Email: [email protected]: www.iliveheremedia.comFollow us on Instagram: @iliveheremediaSubscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.