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Radioactive Slag Crisis in Niagara | Buffalo News
Radioactive hotspots discovered in Niagara and Erie counties, likely from historic industrial slag including Manhattan Project-era material, have sparked a major cleanup effort. Over 1,400 properties were checked—most clear—but four homeowners, including Lexi Hawk, face temporary relocation due to dangerous radon levels and contamination. After the issue blew up publicly, Governor Hochul personally called Hawk, discussing cleanup, potential new laws, and transparency. Hawk urged inclusion under New York’s Superfund program, which currently doesn’t cover radioactive contamination, but Hochul…
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