Areas of Rensselaer County like Averill Park, Sand Lake, and Poestenkill are still trying to rebuild and recover from the historic flooding that happened due to strong storms on July 15th.
The devastating storms dumped thousands of gallons of rain on the already rain-soaked areas of Rensselaer County and caused roads to be washed away, vehicles to be submerged and businesses and homes to be damaged by the floodwaters.
As residents continue to clean up the damage from almost two weeks ago officials are concerned that the historic flooding may have caused toxic waste from the Dewey Loeffel Landfill Superfund site to leak and contaminate area streams and kills that could spread toxic waste all over the Capital Region. The Dewey Landfill in Nassau contains about 46,000 tons of industrial waste. The Times Union lists some of the toxic waste stored in the landfill as industrial solvents, waste oil, PCBs, scrap materials, sludge, and solids.
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Bay Street, Downtown Nassau, on Monday, May 24, 2021. (PHOTO: A MORLEY CARMEL)
NASSAU, BAHAMAS The government intends to address the issue of too many derelict buildings in Downtown Nassau through legislation and other legal means, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday at the official opening of the Margaritaville Resort at The Pointe.
The prime minister said the issue must be addressed if Nassau is to meet its potential.
Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis speaks at the official opening of Margaritaville Beach Resort and Fins-Up Water Park on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. (BIS)
“There are too many derelict buildings in the city center,” said Minnis. “They are eyesores. While some of the old buildings can be refurbished, many have to be demolished.”
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Bipartisan measure honors and recognizes the service and sacrifice of New York’s best and bravest, our military veterans wounded or killed while serving with the U.S. Military.
Albany, NY – New York State Senator Daphne Jordan (R,C,I-Halfmoon), Member of the Senate Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs Committee, today proudly announced that the bipartisan legislative resolution she cosponsors, J401, proclaiming Saturday, August 7, 2021, as “Purple Heart Day” in New York State, unanimously passed the State Senate during today’s session.