The New York developers who own the site of the now decommissioned PSEG power plant in Bridgeport Harbor want to demolish the site, including the plant's 500-foot smokestack that's become a symbol of the city, but Mayor Joe Ganim says he will not approve the Sept. 28 date they have requested. "That's the same weekend as Soundside Music Fest - though there are many other considerations that go into my decision, as well, including the fact that many residents consider the smokestack to be an enduring symbol of the city worth preserving," Ganim told News 12. "But the ultimate decision lies with the owners - and they have made it clear that it would be too expensive to preserve the smokestack. Therefore, it looks like the smokestack will come down soon." » Subscribe to News 12: https://bit.ly/4dyeWzd About News 12: News 12 is the exclusive 24-hour local news service dedicated to bringing you the best local news and information about your neighborhoods. Available to subscribers of Optimum (Ch. 12), Xfinity (Ch. 127), Spectrum (Ch. 12), and Fios (Ch. 529), News 12 provides 24-hour access to local breaking news, traffic, weather, sports, and more. Connect with News 12: Where to Watch News 12: https://bit.ly/3Var02B Visit the News 12 Website: https://bit.ly/44CsG89 Find News 12 on Facebook: https://bit.ly/4agiXWl Follow News 12 on Instagram: https://bit.ly/44E6SJw Follow News 12 on X (formerly Twitter): https://bit.ly/4dyezVl #bridgeport #connecticut Date set for demolition of iconic Bridgeport smokestack | News 12