PFAS

As 2021 heads toward its conclusion, Governor Hochul faces a public health decision deadline. Under New York State law, legislation that was approved during the 2021 legislative session must be sent to the governor for her approval by the end of the calendar year. Nearly 900 bills were approved by both houses of the Legislature during the 2021 legislative session and this week many bills moved to the governor’s desk for her consideration.

The Albany County Legislature has unanimously passed a resolution targeting PFAS chemicals.

Activists are calling on the New York state Department of Environmental Conservation to deny the renewal of Norlite's air toxics and hazardous waste…

A federally-funded study is examining the human health effects of PFAS exposure. The University at Albany and New York State Department of Health are…

Three companies blamed for the pollution of water supplies in and around the Rensselaer County village of Hoosick Falls have agreed to pay $65 million to…

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is taking comments through today on a proposed remedial action for the Rensselaer County…

The Rockland County legislature and a representative of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency held a virtual panel Wednesday amid concerns over the…

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has identified new permanent water sources for the Village of Hoosick Falls. DEC released its…

Two members of Congress from Michigan re-introduced bipartisan legislation Tuesday to set national drinking water standards for two PFAS chemicals. WAMC’s…

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand hosted a roundtable discussion with community leaders and advocates Monday in Hoosick Falls where she provided details on…