The Trump administration's decision to lift a stop-work order on the Empire Wind 1 project was influenced by New York Governor Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Eric Adams. This project aims to provide renewable energy to 500,000 homes, although it has faced criticism regarding its impact on marine life and fishing in Nassau County. Hochul emphasized the importance of the project for job preservation and New Yorkâs energy future, thanking Trump for his support, while Adams echoed gratitude for the collaborative effort to resume construction.
"I knew this critical project needed to move forward and have spent weeks pushing the federal government to rescind the stop work order to allow the workers to return and ensure this important source of renewable power could come to fruition," Hochul said.
"I want to thank President Trump for his willingness to work with me to save the 1,500 good-paying union jobs that were on the line and helping get this essential project back on track," Hochul added.
"I am grateful to President Trump and Secretary Doug Burgum for their thorough review, for hearing our requests to resume construction, and for working with the city, state, NYSERDA, and Equinor to get this project back on track," said Adams.
"This is a strong sign of what we can accomplish when we work together instead of being divided by politics," Hochul commented on the bipartisan support for the project.
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