It was on the Isle of Capri that I... shut off your lights

Indian Point

The Indian Point nuclear power plant on the Hudson River provides 30% of the New York City area's electricity.  New York City governor Andy Cuomo wants to shut Indian Point down.  New York magazine reports:

As Japan frantically tries to control a worsening nuclear crisis, Governor Cuomo is stepping up calls to shut down Indian Point, the nuclear power plant that provides a third of New York City's power.

In the same NYM post, we learn more about our friend-of-the-working-man governor:

As a show of commitment, Cuomo was even willing to come back from a ski vacation this week in the Adirondacks to issue a statement. On Tuesday, as state lawmakers fielded lobbyists asking for relief from budget cuts (and the world appeared ready to implode), Cuomo took his daughters skiing, followed by some time at Saranac Lake. According to Us Weekly, the lake is First Girlfriend Sandra Lee's favorite vacay spot, along with the Isle of Capri. (bold added)

Ah, the Isle Of Capri.  Sun, sea, beautiful people, and nuclear electricity.  

(Italian) Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has made nuclear energy a key part of his platform despite widespread public opposition even before Friday's massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

He argues it will cut bills and boost Italy's independence.

"We cannot allow a new fear, not at this stage. Turning back is unimaginable," Economic Development Minister Paolo Romani told reporters.

Rome wants to start building nuclear power stations from 2014 and to produce a quarter of its electricity with atomic energy by 2030.