New York Hotspots Named Primary Nuclear Strike Targets

"New York is one of roughly a dozen major U.S. cities that could be targeted because of its political, economic, and industrial importance. Experts say in a worst-case scenario, enemies of the United States could target major cities that represent power or national influence."

"A nuclear blast in New York City would cause the Hudson Valley to become a primary zone for radioactive contamination and much more. A nuclear bomb going off in New York City would cause varying levels of catastrophic damage and deaths across the state, including in the Hudson Valley."

A report by World Population Review identifies New York City and multiple Hudson Valley locations as potential targets in a nuclear strike scenario. New York City ranks high due to its population of 8.4 million and its political, economic, and industrial significance. The report focuses primarily on military installations connected to nuclear weapons systems, though major American cities also appear on the list. Potential Hudson Valley targets include the United States Military Academy at West Point, Stewart Air National Guard Base, Stewart International Airport, and Indian Point Power Plant. A nuclear detonation in New York City would cause catastrophic damage across the state, with the Hudson Valley becoming a primary zone for radioactive contamination.

Read at Hudson Valley Post