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Radioactive Material in Western New York | Albany News
Radioactive material has turned up in yards and homes across western New York, sparking alarm and calls for Governor Hochul to personally confront the crisis. Since aerial and road surveys began in 2023, over 700 properties have been screened — up from just 23 a month ago — as federal and state agencies race to assess and clean up contamination. Residents demand stronger leadership and are pushing for the material to be covered under New York’s Superfund law, though it’s not currently listed there. The EPA is moving fast, promising cleanup before winter and offering temporary relocation for…
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