Another gun arrest in Newburgh
Retired school teacher killed in house fire
Sanitation Schedule for November
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Mid Hudson Times , Wednesday , November 2 , 2016
Blood-testing program expands
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on these dozen properties . “ Water-filtration equipment was offered to us very graciously by the DEC ,” Gaetano said . “ What we ’ re looking for ... is a long-term fix to the problem .”
“ We would like to see long-term solutions that make sense ,” Brand said , and connecting these properties to the New Windsor municipal water system is one possible solution .
In the meantime , Legislator Eachus said the apparent source of the pollution – a retention pond at the air base – should immediately be treated for PFOS .
“ You have , for the most part , determined it is the Stewart Air Base retention pond that most likely caused this problem … ( Silver Stream ) flows out into the Moodna Creek and the Moodna watershed , and the Hudson River ,” Eachus said , potentially poisoning well water as it flows . “ Why haven ’ t we stopped the current poisoning that is going on ?”
“ We ’ re having the conversation now and hope to have some action shortly ,” Brand replied . Testing of the Moodna Creek is underway , he said .
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runoff , traffic and potential loss of property values among them .
The town planning board issued a negative declaration as part of the State Environmental Quality Review for
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The initial phase of the biomonitoring program will assist in the planning for a larger program in the future , Graber said , one that will provide more data on human exposure . Currently , most of the data on PFOS exposure comes from animal studies , he said .
“ We need to keep in mind , we are part of the pioneering work in this field ,” said Newburgh City Manager Michael Ciaravino .
City Councilwoman Karen Mejia said a “ local effort ” is needed to inform residents living “ on every single block ” about the testing program and about the possible illeffects of PFOS . The school district is one way to get the information out , she said .
Graber said a report will eventually summarize the blood test results . The city is now working with state and federal agencies to take a closer look the history of the air base , said Ciaravino , noting its location 150 feet above Washington Lake . “ Now that we know about PFOS … what else has been going on at that airport for the past 50 , 60 , 70 years ?” he asked . “ Right now , the focus is on PFOS .”
Ciaravino said the next PFOS forum will likely take place in December . For testing questions or to schedule blood test appointments , call 518-402-7950 or email beoe @ health . ny . gov .
the project in May . The decision was based on a previous negative declaration issued for a condominium proposed for the property about 10 years ago .
The lawsuit compared the differences of the two projects , including an increase in density from 104 condominium units to 164 rental units and an increase in local traffic over the last decade .
In an email to the Mid Hudson Times last week , Stillman said he would “ pursue the matter again at the opportune time .”
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In Brief
Another gun arrest in Newburgh
Newburgh police have arrested a 29-year-old city man for illegal gun possession .
Police were called to the area around 65 William Street Monday at 8:25 p . m . for a report of shots fired . During a search of a backyard , they caught up with Roy Francis , who attempted to jump over a fence and flee .
A search of the yard by officers including an Orange County Sheriff ’ s Office K-9 unit led to the recovery of a black 9mm
Roy Francis rifle .
Francis was charged with two counts of criminal possession of a weapon and reckless endangerment , all as felonies .
Police are actively investigating other reports of shots fired in the area that occurred an hour before Francis ’ arrest .
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Newburgh City Police at 561-3131 .
Retired school teacher killed in house fire
A retired elementary school teacher in the Marlboro Central School District has been identified as the victim of a house fire at 133 Oak Street in Middle Hope .
The two-alarm fire broke out last Friday evening , destroying the home and claiming the life of Eunice Byczek , 81 , a resident there .
Newburgh Town Police continue to investigate the cause of the tragic blaze .
Sanitation Schedule for November
The City of Newburgh Sanitation Department has released its schedule for the month of November
Monday , November 7 - Regular Garbage Pickup Monday Sector
Tuesday , November 8 Closed – Election Day / No Pick up
Wednesday , November 9 Regular Garbage Pickup for Tuesday Sector / No Yardwaste or Bulk Item Pickup
Thursday , November 10 Regular Garbage Pickup Thursday Sector
Friday , November 11 Closed – Veterans Day / No Pickup
Monday , November 21- Regular Garbage Pickup Monday Sector
Tuesday , November 22- Regular Garbage Pickup Tuesday Sector
Wednesday , November 23 – Yard waste / Bulk Item Pickup in effect
Please call 565-1082 with any questions .