Toxic

Suspected Botulism Cases May Have Come From Tofu Bought For ‘Stinky Tofu’ Dish

The city Health Department has confirmed one case and suspects a second case of botulism. The botulism is believed to have come from tofu bought at a store in Flushing.

2012/04/01

Fluorescent Light In NYC School (credit: CBS 2)

Activists Want Quicker Removal Of PCBs From School Lighting Fixtures In NYC

The federal lawsuit was filed by New York Lawyers for the Public Interest on behalf of a parents’ group. Department of Education spokeswoman Natalie Ravitz said the 10-year plan is responsible and will cause minimum disruption.

2011/07/21

NYC To Remove PCB Contamination From Schools

The city will begin seeking bids for a 10-year, $708 million city-wide clean up. It’s a move that for concerned parents and local elected officials couldn’t come soon enough.

2011/02/23

Testing by the Environmental Protection Agency found elevated levels of PCB at several New York City Schools. (credit: CBSNewYork)

3 More NYC Schools Found With Elevated PCBs

The agency took 14 samples from light fixtures at P.S. 206, P.S. 37 and P.S. 112 and found that 12 were above the regulatory limit. The three schools are located at 508 E. 120th St.

2011/02/15

EPA Inspection Finds PCBs In Another NYC School

The EPA said the chemicals were leaking from old fluorescent light fixtures.

2011/01/25

10 NYC Classrooms Closed For PCB Testing

The city said replacing the fixtures at approximately 800 schools would cost $1 billion.

2011/01/11

Staten Island School PCB Problem Infuriates Parents

Toxic troubles have hit a school on Staten Island after elevated PCB levels were detected at P.S. 36 in Annadale. Despite attemptes by parents to keep it off limits, the school is open for business today.

2011/01/10