Marcelus shale has potential to supply much NG virtually in their backyard. But New Yorkers are concerned about fracking and groundwater contamination. We don’t hear much about carbon dioxide emission there. Yes, wind could make a big difference.
Niagara Falls and Canada do provide lots of hydropower though big blackouts from decades ago remind us that long distance transmission lines can be vulnerable in a big storm. Local backup and diversification are needed for reliability.