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Who’s responsible for sickness from meth-lab residue in New York?

Last year, the Drug Enforcement Administration reported finding 147 meth labs, sets of glassware and chemicals, and byproduct-dump sites in New York — a record high. That points to a…

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Lead paint manufacturers ordered to pay $1.1 billion for abatement

In a surprising but welcome ruling, a California judge recently ruled that three lead paint companies are responsible for creating a public nuisance with their products, which were routinely used…

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Could lead paint in your apartment be poisoning your child?

If you rent an apartment or house in New York that was built before 1978, your home may contain lead paint. While you shouldn’t dismiss other potential causes of lead…

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What can you do if your property is filled with toxic chemicals?

After 35 years, history in Niagara Falls’ Love Canal neighborhood seems to be repeating itself. Residents had been assured that the 21,800 tons of industrial hazardous waste once dumped in…

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Garage worker injured in NYC elevator accident

If you’re like most New York City residents, you rely on elevators nearly every day to get to your job, appointments or residence. Not only are there elevators for people…

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Boy falls from Coney Island amusement park ride

Coney Island is known for its amusement parks and is a place for families to go for some summertime fun. One New York family was enjoying their time at Coney…

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Falling tree limb kills pregnant New York City woman

A heartwarming immigrant love story turned tragic this weekend when a pregnant woman was killed after a tree fell on her in a New York City park. The woman’s husband,…

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