Mar 4

2014

Tonawanda Coke neighbors voice concerns

News and analysis by Dan Telvock, Investigative Post's environmental reporter

Residents breathing air by Tonawanda Coke were put at risk for years because the company released dangerous amounts of toxic chemicals. Preliminary residential soil tests also turned up contamination. The company and an employee were convicted last year. Residents, some with cancer, want a portion of the fines for comprehensive studies. A story from WGRZ.

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