Hoosick Falls Defends Saint-Gobain, Honeywell Settlement
January 25, 2017
The village of Hoosick Falls is moving forward with a controversial settlement agreement it reached with two companies that are facing blame for polluting the water supply.
Farmland Eyed As Potential New Water Source For Water in Hoosick Falls
January 16, 2017
Some residents of Hoosick Falls have been begging for a new water source. A nearby farm might be the answer they are looking for.
Hoosick Falls to Decide on Water Contamination Settlement
January 12, 2017
The settlement includes a payout and assurance the company will not be sued by the village in the future.
No future claims in Hoosick Falls PFOA settlement proposal
January 10, 2017
An $850,000 settlement agreement between the village of Hoosick Falls and two companies blamed for polluting the community’s drinking water supplies includes a clause that would prohibit the village from filing future claims against the manufacturers over the contamination.
Top Stories 2016: PFOA Water Pollution in Hoosick Falls
December 30, 2016
Read about the number 2 story of the year – as the village is declared a Superfund site.
Lead is New Water Worry
November 28, 2016
The Hoosick Falls Central School District has shut off three faucets at the junior-senior high school after tests of the water showed elevated lead levels. Two of the faucets that were used for cooking showed levels as high as 450 parts per billion, which is 30 times the limit allowed by the state.
DOH Responds to the Hoosick Falls Report Card on PFOA
November 21, 2016
DEC/DOH Statement: New York State has taken unprecedented action and spared no expense to secure clean drinking water for Hoosick Falls.
1 of 128 Hoosick Falls Schools Water Samples Tests Postive for Lead
November 19, 2016
The Hoosick Falls Central School District released results of the water testing for lead – only one came back above the EPA’s threshold.
Rensselaer County: PFOA Cleanup Schedule Needed
November 2, 2016
The federal government needs to tell Hoosick Falls and Petersburgh residents that two toxic PFOA-contaminated sites will be cleaned up, Rensselaer County officials said.
Hoosick Falls Residents Blast Airbnb for Mailers
October 27, 2016
Hoosick Falls residents spoke out Thursday against home-sharing giant Airbnb for drawing ties to the village’s water-contamination crisis in direct-mail advertisements targeting a Hudson Valley state senator.
Flint Mothers Share Water Stories In Tainted Hoosick Falls
October 7, 2016
Three mothers from Flint, Michigan, a city dealing with toxic, lead-contaminated tap water, shared a gymnasium with local residents at St. Mary’s Academy in Hoosick Falls, where water has been tainted with the carcinogen PFOA.
Flint Michigan mothers meeting with Hoosick Falls Mother’s Committee to Discuss Water Contamination
October 6, 2016
Mothers from Flint, Michigan will be holding a panel discussion Thursday with the Hoosick Falls Mother’s Committee about the public health crisis each community is dealing with in the face of water contamination.
Honeywell, Saint-Gobain Say Cleanup Moots Toxic Water Suit
September 27, 2016
Honeywell International and Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corp. urged a New York federal court Monday to toss a consolidated suit over alleged water contamination of an upstate New York village, saying cleanup is already underway.
Water, Water Everywhere – But is it safe to Drink?
September 22, 2016
Here in New York, it was recently discovered that residents of Hoosick Falls, a village in the Hudson Valley, have for years been exposed to elevated levels of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), a toxic chemical that was not among the 90 contaminants regularly tested under the SDWA.
In-Depth: How Safe is the Chemical Replacing PFOA?
September 19, 2016
The toxic chemical, PFOA, that contaminated the water supply in Hoosick Falls and Petersburgh was phased out last year. However, the new chemical that supposedly replaced it may not be any safer and it’s shrouded in secrecy.
Cuomo’s Team Still Hasn’t Learned The Key Lesson Of Hoosick Falls
September 11, 2016
After two legislative hearings on Hoosick Falls’ water crisis, it’s become painfully obvious: Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s water quality monitors dropped the ball. Disastrously.
Companies’ Testimony Sought in N.Y. Town’s Dirty Water Case
August 31, 2016
Two companies linked to the contamination of the Hoosick Falls, N.Y., water supply may be subpoenaed to testify before the State Legislature.
Tensions Escalate Over Hoosick Falls Water Crisis
August 31, 2016
EPA hits back at Cuomo administration over state officials’ testimony in hearing on the response to water contamination.
Hoosick Falls, Petersburgh Residents Look to Next Quality Hearing
August 31, 2016
After the first of a series of state hearings regarding the PFOA contamination ends, activist Liz Moran leaves disappointed from the lack of indication of a statewide action plan from either the DEC or the DOH.
Emotional Testimony from Those Affected by PFOA Fill State Hearing
August 30, 2016
The first of several state hearings was held regarding the PFOA contamination crisis in Hoosick Falls and Petersburgh, New York.
Cuomo Administration: EPA Should Reimburse NY for Hoosick Falls Response
August 30, 2016
Governor Andrew Cuomo’s administration sought to recoup costs incurred by the response to the Hoosick Falls water contamination, arguing in a letter that the EPA should ultimately pay for what polluters do not.
After Months of Anger in Hoosick Falls, Hearings on Tainted Water Begin
August 30, 2016
On Tuesday, a State Senate committee held a daylong hearing here, after months in which residents have repeatedly expressed frustration with local, state and federal reaction to the contamination.
Hoosick Falls, Petersburgh Residents to Speak: Senate Hearings on Water Contamination Crisis
August 30, 2016
People in Hoosick Falls and Petersburgh will finally be able to ask state lawmakers about the water contamination crisis during Senate hearings.
State: Hoosick Falls, Petersburgh-Berlin Dumps Are ‘Potential’ Superfund Sites
August 29, 2016
The state Department of Environmental Conservation has declared municipal landfills in the Village of Hoosick Falls and towns of Petersburgh and Berlin to be “Potential State Superfund Sites.”
5 Things to Watch For at State ‘Water Contamination’ Hearings
August 29, 2016
After months of refusal and delay, the state Legislature is set to begin a series of hearings on drinking water contamination in New York.
Churchill: In Hoosick Falls, It’s Time for Answers and Truth
August 29, 2016
Residents of the village would like to hear the truth: how state and local officials knew the water was contaminated by a toxic chemical but didn’t follow up with immediate action.
Hoosick Falls hearings on water contamination convene Tuesday
August 28, 2016
The first of three legislative hearings on water contamination will be held in the village on Tuesday. The New York Senate is expected to hear from environmental and health officials, and village leaders, who will deliver testimony.
Lawsuit Over PFOA Crisis in Hoosick Falls Could Impact Thousands of Residents
August 27, 2016
More than a dozen plaintiffs are named in the class action lawsuit filed by the law firm Weitz & Luxenberg. The lawsuit accuses Saint-Gobain and Honeywell of contaminating ground water in Hoosick Falls with PFOA for decades.
Seggos, Zucker Expected to Show for Hoosick Falls Hearing
August 26, 2016
New York’s health and environmental commissioners as well as Hoosick Falls Mayor David Borge are expected to speak at a state Senate hearing next week. Legislators have pledged to examine the responses to the discovery of a toxic chemical in the water supplies.
The Week Ahead in New York Politics, August 22
August 21, 2016
The Assembly and Senate are gearing up for water quality oversight hearings toward the end of the month. Hoosick Falls has been at the center of controversy due to poisoned water and the state’s slow response in warning local residents.
NY Assembly, Senate Will Hold Joint Hearings on Hoosick Falls Water
August 16, 2016
Their purpose is to examine water contamination situations and assess the effectiveness and implementation of laws and public policies in protecting water quality and public health.
State Senate Will Hold Water Quality Hearing, Hoosick Falls Residents Say They Need Answers
August 13, 2016
With the announcement of the long-awaited water quality hearings, Hoosick Falls residents and local leaders are preparing their questions about PFOA contamination.
Senate to Hold Hearing in Hoosick Falls on PFOA Water Contamination
August 12, 2016
On Tuesday, August 30, the state Senate will hold a long-awaited hearing on water contamination in Hoosick Falls.
Senate to Hold Hearing in Hoosick Falls
August 12, 2016
This hearing will primarily be for information-gathering purposes, including whether overlapping jurisdictions or lack of communication or perhaps even sheer negligence led to what many consider to be a sluggish response to PFOA contamination in the town water supply.
High PFOA Levels in Hoosick Falls Blood Tests Show Need to Test Newburgh Residents
August 8, 2016
The residents of Hoosick Falls have, on average, tested to have more than 30 times the national level of PFOA in their blood, according to New York State Department of Health.
State Provides Blood Testing Update in Hoosick Falls
August 4, 2016
New York State officials gave the people of Hoosick Falls a status update on the water crisis in the village.
Cuomo: State Did Extraordinary Job in Responding to Hoosick Falls Water Crisis
August 3, 2016
While federal regulators will be on the hot seat, Gov. Andrew Cuomo reiterated his administration had done “an extraordinary job” in responding to the Hoosick Falls water contamination.
Mixed Feelings in Hoosick Falls on PFOA Info Event
July 30, 2016
Tempers flared once again in Hoosick Falls when many residents felt frustrated with their attempt to get more information on the health effects of their exposure to contaminated water.
Hoosick Falls Man Sues Saint-Gobain, Honeywell Over PFOA
July 28, 2016
Weitz and Luxenberg has filed the first personal injury suit in connection to water contamination in Hoosick Falls.
Schumer Urges EPA to Quickly Put Hoosick Falls on Superfund List
July 25, 2016
Sen. Chuck Schumer is urging the Environmental Protection Agency to fast-track efforts to get Hoosick Falls named as a federal Superfund site — a designation it already has on the state level.
At Last, Accountability in Hoosick Falls
July 23, 2016
Although the state had originally avoided any public hearings, after much persuasion Hoosick Falls is experiencing a remarkable turnaround.
Congress Urged To Look Behind Hoosick Falls in PFOA Probe
July 22, 2016
An Ohio attorney is urging a congressional committee to expand its investigation in Hoosick Falls and probe the EPA’s actions.
Hoosick Falls-Inspired Statute of Limitations Bill Becomes Law
July 21, 2016
Big news for Hoosick Falls! Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed legislation spurred by the Hoosick Falls water contamination crisis that extends the statute of limitations for personal injury claims related to pollution at superfund sites.
Cuomo Administration to Begin Giving Congress Hoosick Falls Documents
July 20, 2016
A congressional committee has granted the Cuomo administration an extension of their deadline to turn over documents related to the Hoosick Falls water contamination crisis.
Saint-Gobain, Honeywell Submit Plans to Study PFOA Sites
July 19, 2016
The companies being held responsible for PFOA contamination have submitted work plans that state officials say are necessary to determine the full extent of pollution.
Churchill: Hoosick Falls Reveals Political Worst and Best
July 18, 2016
This article discusses Senator Kathy Marchione’s actions as she has attempted to handle the water crisis in Hoosick Falls.
Editorial: Will Politics as Usual get Hoosick Falls any Help?
July 17, 2016
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand’s appearance in Hoosick Falls last week could very well be the turning point for the small town in Rensselaer County to get the help it needs.
EPA Sets New Lower Standard for PFOA, PFOS Levels in Drinking Water
July 13, 2016
The EPA had been conducting their own studies, as well as reviewing other studies, on the dangers of PFOA and other polyfluoroalkyl chemicals.
DEC: High PFOA Levels Found at Hoosick Falls Dump
July 12, 2016
DEC Officials say one water sample from former Hoosick Falls Municipal landfill came back 300 times higher than the EPA advisory level.
New Inquiries Open into Handling of Hoosick Falls Water Crisis
July 11, 2016
Governor Cuomo’s administration faces greater scrutiny over the handling of the Hoosick Falls water crisis.
Senate Will Hold Hearings on Hoosick Falls Water
July 11, 2016
Senator Kathy Marchione announced the State Senate will hold hearings on the Hoosick Falls water situation.
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Heads to Hoosick Falls to talk PFOA
July 8, 2016
The people in Hoosick Falls have been calling for public hearings about this water crisis at both the state and federal level.
Hoosick Falls Water Woes Draw Federal Scrutiny
July 7, 2016
The U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform has launched an investigation into the water contamination in Hoosick Falls, seeking information from Mr. Cuomo on his administration’s response.
High Levels of PFOA Found in Dumps in Hoosick Falls, Petersburgh
July 7, 2016
The former town dumps in both Hoosick Falls and Petersburgh are leaking dangerously high levels of a toxic chemical directly into local waterways, and have likely been doing so for years, according to test results obtained by POLITICO New York.
Gillibrand to Visit Hoosick Falls Friday
July 5, 2016
U.S. Senator Kristen Gillibrand will be one of the officials attending a public meeting in Hoosick Falls on Friday.
New York Announces New Initiatives on PFOA Contamination
July 3, 2016
The state announced that communities with PFOA contamination will receive water upgrades, reimbursements and other additional support.
NY Assemblyman Invites Cuomo to Hoosick Falls Village Pool
July 1, 2016
Assemblyman Steve McLaughlin sent a letter to Governor Andrew Cuomo that invited the state leader to the village pool in Hoosick Falls.
DEC Considers Re-Classification of PFOA, PFOS as ‘Hazardous Substances’
June 27, 2016
The chemicals PFOA and PFOS are one step closer to being officially labeled “hazardous” in New York.
Hoosick Falls Residents Calling for Statewide PFOA Testing
June 27, 2016
At a meeting held by the DEC, residents from Hoosick Falls weighed in about the water contamination crisis.
Erin Brockovich on People’s List
June 25, 2016
Watch Erin Brockovich on ABC’s People’s List speaking about our joint fight for Hoosick Falls and other water crises around the US.
Hoosick Falls Police Warn of Donation Scam
June 24, 2016
Village police are warning residents of Hoosick Falls about a scam in which people are asking for donations to help with the water contamination crisis.
Cancer-Causing Chemical Use Probed by NY Environmental Regulators
June 23, 2016
New York environmental regulators are looking statewide for potential sites that caused PFOA contamination.
Hoosick Falls, Petersburgh Residents Call on Congress to Hold Hearings on Water Crisis
June 21, 2016
Residents from Petersburgh and Hoosick Falls, who have been dealing with the PFOA water contamination crisis, are making their voices heard.
School Filter Will Remove Arsenic
June 21, 2016
A project initially intended to protect the school’s water supply from a man-made chemical, PFOA, will also remove the naturally occurring element, arsenic.
Hoosick Falls, Troy in Line for State Money, with Strings
June 20, 2016
Before its crisis over contaminated water, Hoosick Falls was facing financial challenges that prompted its leaders to apply for help from a state Financial Restructuring Board and even considered dissolving the local government.
Sen. Schumer Calls for Hearings in the Hoosick Falls Water Crisis
June 20, 2016
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer has joined the list of state officials to call for federal hearings in the Hoosick Falls water crisis.
Legal Avenue Appears to Open for Hoosick Falls Residents
June 19, 2016
Residents of Hoosick Falls got a measure of relief with the passage of a bill extending the statute of limitations for injury lawsuits related to pollution from Superfund sites.
State Senate Unanimously Approves Hoosick Falls Bill
June 17, 2016
MAJOR NEWS: The State Senate unanimously approved a bill that now opens the door for many Hoosick Falls residents to be able to file a lawsuit, who previously were unable to due to the statute of limitations.
Hoosick Falls Residents Lobby Albany, Meet with Cuomo Aide
June 16, 2016
Hoosick Falls’ residents came to the New York Capitol and demanded hearings on the water crisis. Instead they got a private meeting with a top aide to Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Rally to Push for Hearing on State’s Response to PFOA Crisis
June 15, 2016
Although the legislative session ends on Thursday, that isn’t stopping families in Hoosick Falls from calling on legislators to hold hearings into the state’s response to the water crisis.
Hoosick Falls Reps, Constituents Differ on Approach to Toxic Water Probe
June 14, 2016
State lawmakers who represent Hoosick Falls, where water has been contaminated with PFOA, want to extend the statute of limitations to bring lawsuits against polluters.
Weitz and Luxenberg Holds Emergency Hoosick Falls Meeting and Expanded Complaint
June 12, 2016
At a community meeting held by Weitz and Luxenberg, residents of Hoosick Falls learned about their legal options after blood test results show exceedingly high levels of PFOA.
Hoosick Falls Residents Take to Social Media, Talk to Lawyers
June 10, 2016
Hoosick Falls residents are turning to Weitz and Luxenberg and social media to bring attention to the community and the issues with PFOA contamination.
2 Meetings in 2 Towns Battling the PFOA Crisis
June 10, 2016
Two important meetings took place in two Capital Region towns dealing with PFOA contamination.
No Hearings on Hoosick Falls PFOA Blood Test Results before End of Session
June 9, 2016
Assemblyman Steve McLaughlin, whose district includes Hoosick Falls, is clearly upset over the way officials are handling the town’s water crisis.
Weitz and Luxenberg Holds Emergency Meeting In Hoosick Falls
June 9, 2016
The people of Hoosick Falls look for answers to the PFOA water crisis at an emergency meeting held by Weitz and Luxenberg.
Calls Growing for Hearings on Hoosick Falls Crisis
June 8, 2016
With PFOA blood tests arriving in mailboxes in Hoosick Falls, the calls are growing louder for state hearings into how and why the water crisis grew to where it is now.
Hoosick Falls Grapples with PFOA in Blood Test Results
June 7, 2016
State Health Department workers met with residents to discuss the PFOA blood test results that have left many in the village worried and upset.
Hoosick Falls: The Hearings Cuomo Can’t Have
June 5, 2016
Read an opinion piece about the Hoosick Falls water contamination crisis.
NY Health Officials Release Hoosick Falls Blood Test Results
June 3, 2016
According to the State Health Department the average level of the toxic chemical PFOA in the blood of 2,000 Hoosick Falls residents was about 10 times that of the general population.
Water-Use Blood Tests Still on Hold by N.Y. Health Department
June 1, 2016
The Health Department is continuing to withhold the results of blood samples taken four months ago from hundreds of Hoosick Falls residents.
The Story Behind the EPA’s Contamination
May 27, 2016
Last week 5.2 million Americans learned that their drinking water is contaminated with man-made chemicals linked to cancer…
PFOA Water Crisis Won’t Evaporate
May 23, 2016
Residents of Hoosick are finally scheduled to receive their blood test results. Meanwhile, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued a new guidance for lifetime exposure of PFOA.
Hoosick Falls Residents Still Waiting for PFOA Blood Test Results
May 20, 2016
The people of Hoosick Falls are still waiting for their blood test results to be mailed by the Department of Health to see how much PFOA may be in their system.
Rep. Gibson Calls for Investigation into Hoosick Falls Water Contamination
May 11, 2016
Congressman Chris Gibson is asking the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to investigate the PFOA contamination of drinking water in Hoosick Falls and Petersburgh.
PFOA Water Crisis: Saint-Gobain, Hoosick Falls Officials Worked Closely, Emails Reveal
May 9, 2016
Manufacturer asks official in email to “change the room dynamic” in water briefing.
Michael Ware: Don’t Drink the Teflon
April 29, 2016
Erin Brockovich and Weitz & Luxenberg have filed a suit against Saint-Gobain and Honeywell International for the Hoosick Falls contamination.
New York Has Tested Hoosick Falls Water for PFOS
April 22, 2016
PFOS was found in four private wells in Petersburgh. Officials have not yet said if PFOS was detected in any of the samples from Hoosick Falls.
Hoosick Falls Residents Confused About Water Bills
April 20, 2016
All across the village of Hoosick Falls people are getting the unpleasant surprise — a bill for water that was contaminated with PFOA.
First Grand Openings in Hoosick Falls Since Water Contamination
April 19, 2016
Despite the water pollution and the local banks halting loans, small businesses are still opening up in Hoosick Falls.
Some in Hoosick Falls Won’t Drink Water Despite Clearance by DEC
April 13, 2016
Despite the DEC’s announcement that the water in Hoosick Falls is now safe to drink, some Hoosick Falls residents say they will wait for their water testing results to come back before drinking the water again.
PFOA Folk Hero Files Lawsuit Over Hoosick Falls Water
April 7, 2016
Michael Hickey, the man who discovered PFOA in the Hoosick Falls water system, filed a federal class-action lawsuit against Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics and Honeywell International.
State: Hoosick Falls Water Safe to Drink
March 31, 2016
The Department of Health said that the temporary carbon filtration system is working and the water is now safe for drinking in Hoosick Falls!
Test Results from Village Water Supply
March 31, 2016
Read the letter from Commissioner of Health Howard Zucker to Mayor Borge about the water testing results in Hoosick Falls.
Task force: EM Decisions Led to Flint Crisis
March 23, 2016
Gov. Snyder’s Flint water task force accused his administration of “failure, intransigence, unpreparedness, delay, inaction and environmental injustice” in the contamination of Flint’s water supply.
State: Hoosick Fall Water Free of Contaminants
March 23, 2016
Though residents are still being told to use bottled water, the governor’s office has reported that no detectable levels of contaminants were found in the village’s water after recent tests.
Flint, Michigan Drinking Water Contamination
March 17, 2016
Watch Gina McCarthy and Governor Rick Snyder (R-MI) testify at a hearing on the Safe Drinking Water Act and lead contamination of the water supply in Flint, Michigan.
Cuomo’s Zika Prep Starkly Contrasted by Sluggish Response to Hoosick Falls Water Crisis
March 17, 2016
Residents of Hoosick Falls feel that the state was too slow to respond to their water crisis which stands in contrast with the state’s quick response to the threat of the Zika virus.
Full Text: Gov. Snyder’s Written Testimony on Flint Water Crisis to Congress
March 16, 2016
Read what Gov. Snyder said to Congress about the Flint water crisis.
State Knew About PFOA in Hoosick Falls in Late 2014
March 15, 2016
According to documents and emails from Rensselaer County, PFOA was first detected in August 2014 by Hoosick Falls resident Michael Hickey. Read about the events that followed.
Activists Demand Action Against Industrial Chemical in Water
March 15, 2016
Activists demand the EPA regulate PFOA the way it does arsenic, lead, and other contaminants.
Residents: Cuomo Needed to Come to Hoosick Falls Sooner
March 14, 2016
Residents feel that over 100 days is too long to wait for their governor to come to their village during this water crisis.
Erin Brockovich Discusses Hoosick Falls Contamination
March 2, 2016
Listen to Erin Brockovich speak to WAMC about the Hoosick Falls water contamination.
State Pollution Investigation of Hoosick Falls Widens
March 2, 2016
The state is investigating over 11 possible illegal dumping sites in Hoosick Falls.
DEC Shares Past PFOA Numbers at Taconic Plastics With NEWS10 ABC
March 2, 2016
The DEC released PFOA results from Taconic Plastics from 2004 and 2006.
More Testing of Hoosick Falls Water Before Filtration
March 1, 2016
The Health Department is taking water samples to see how new filtration system is working.
Troubled Water: Hoosick Falls in Crisis
February 28, 2016
Watch Time Warner Cable News’s special on the Hoosick Falls water pollution crisis.
Hoosick Falls Carbon Treatment System Now Operational
February 25, 2016
The filtration system is running, but the treated water has yet to be tested for PFOA.
Weitz & Luxenberg Files Hoosick Falls Class Action Suit
February 24, 2016
Weitz & Luxenberg filed a class action against Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics and Honeywell International on behalf of residents who claim they were exposed to the PFOA water pollution and that the value of their properties has decreased because of the pollution.
Installation of Water Filters Begins for Folks in Hoosick
February 22, 2016
Some homeowners with private wells can now get a water filtration system to remove the PFOA from their water.
Due to PFOA Water Contamination in Petersburgh, Brockovich and W&L Expanding Investigation
February 22, 2016
Weitz & Luxenberg is now taking cases from Petersburgh, NY after PFOA was found in the town’s municipal water supply.
PFOAs Found in Petersburgh Water
February 20, 2016
Bottled water is now available to residents of Hoosick Fall’s neighbor, Petersburgh, NY, after tests confirm PFOA is contaminating the town’s water supply.
Hoosick Falls Water Whistleblower Speaks Out
February 18, 2016
Watch the interview with Michael Hickey, an employer at Saint-Gobain who was the first to uncover the PFOA water contamination.
State Officials Checking N. Bennington Water for Hazardous Chemical
February 16, 2016
Hoosick Fall’s neighbor is having their water tested for PFOA.
Cuomo Sends DFS to Help Hoosick Falls Homeowners
February 16, 2016
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is sending a state Department of Financial Services Mobile Command Center to Hoosick Falls to assist residents with mortgage related issues.
Town of Petersburgh Testing for PFOA After Hoosick Falls Water Issue
February 15, 2016
Another neighbor, Petersburgh, NY is also being tested for PFOA. Town Supervisor Peter Schaaphok said testing is already underway.
National Law Firm May File Suit In Ongoing Hoosick Falls Water Issues
February 13, 2016
Weitz & Luxenberg may bring a lawsuit against the companies believed to be responsible for the PFOA contamination in Hoosick Falls.
DEC: Saint-Gobain, Honeywell to blame for toxic Hoosick Falls water
February 11, 2016
The Department of Environmental Conservation declares the toxic water in Hoosick Falls was caused by Sait-Gobain Performance Plastics.
Hoosick Falls Mayor Tries to Calm Residents
February 10, 2016
Village mayor David Borge tries to reassure residents that there is a plan to correct the current water crisis.
Monolith Launches $1 Million Fund for Hoosick Falls Water Fix.
February 5, 2016
Monolith Solar commits profits to Hoosick Falls water fix.
Banks will lend when Hoosick Falls water safe to drink.
February 3, 2016
The Bank of Bennington and Trustco Bank have allegedly stopped giving mortgages to home buyers in the village.
Saint-Gobain CEO Addresses Water Contamination in Hoosick Falls
February 2, 2016
CEO of the company at the center of the water crisis in Hoosick Falls speaks on the water contamination.
Rapid Action Needed on Hoosick Falls Water Crisis
February 1, 2016
Senator Schumer is fighting for the water crisis in Hoosick Falls to be fixed, and fixed quickly.
Erin Brockovich Speaks To Hoosick Falls Residents
February 1, 2016
Erin Brockovich joins the cause, taking a tour of Hoosick Falls and speaking to residents.
State to Tackle Water Pollution in Northern New York Village
February 1, 2016
A short recap on the Hoosick Falls water crisis and a glimpse at what’s to come.
Hoosick Falls Helps Students Cope with Anxiety about Water Contamination
February 1, 2016
The water contamination in Hoosick Falls has given many students stress and anxiety. School officials are using a new initiative to help.
Erin Brockovich to Hoosick Falls, N.Y., Residents: ‘Everyone Entitled to Safe, Pure Water’
January 30, 2016
More about Erin Brockovich’s visit to Hoosick Falls, NY.
Erin Brockovich Interviewed by Bill Maher.
January 26, 2016
Erin Brockovich discusses Hoosick Falls and the water crisis on Bill Maher.
Erin Brockovich Joins Weitz & Luxenberg Attorneys to Discuss PFOA Water Contamination in Hoosick Falls, NY
December 27, 2015
On Saturday, January 30, Erin Brockovich joined Weitz & Luxenberg’s Environmental, Toxic Tort & Consumer Protection litigation attorneys to meet with residents of Hoosick Falls, New York and discuss their PFOA water supply contamination, the potential health risks involved and other concerns of the residents affected by the situation. More than 500 residents came together in a town hall meeting to get information and support from the famed environmental activist and the experienced law firm.
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