“Whoever put this contaminated fill on this site did so with the knowledge that war veterans and their families were going to live in these homes,” Spota said. “Their deceit is astonishing, leaving these heroes, and their families, in harm’s way.”
Some of the substances are known to cause cancer and brain damage if ingested, WCBS 880’s Mike Xirinachs reported.
Lauren Broyles, who lives in the development with her husband, Army Staff Sgt. Jason Broyles, and their two boys — ages 7 and 2, said she is angry and concerned about the contamination.
“We have children and they play in the dirt and they’re constantly running around on the dirt and they’re digging in the dirt,” Broyles told 1010 WINS’ Mona Rivera. “It’s very concerning.”
“DEC [Department of Environmental Conservation] has to approve a remediation plan, once that is approved we will clean it up right away,” said Mitchell Pally, Chief Executive Officer of the Long Island Builders Institute, which built the homes.
This is the third contaminated site discovered in the Town of Islip during an investigation into illegal dumping.
