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Apr 18

2013

NY’s toxic disposal of mercury thermostats

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New York has a dismal record when it comes to collecting thermostats that contain mercury and legislation that might help hasn’t passed both chambers for years. The result is that these toxic thermostats end up in landfills and leach into land and water—nearly a ton of mercury annually in New York alone.  Keeping mercury out of landfills and the environment is important because it is a toxic pollutant that can make fish inedible and cause brain and liver damage, along with behavioral and developmental problems in children and fetuses. The EPA conducted a study in 2004 that found more than[...]

Posted 12 years ago

Apr 16

2013

Mario’s Machiavellian son

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New York Magazine: “He has become New York’s most successful governor since, well, the early days of Mario Cuomo. Yet he’s engendered much more fear than love.”

Posted 12 years ago

Apr 11

2013

Cuomo’s honeymoon nearing an end?

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An analysis by The New York Times notes the rising tide of discontent with the governor as reflected in falling poll numbers and strained alliances. “He has had little success addressing the state’s long-term challenges,” the analysis concludes.

Posted 12 years ago
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