Students Who Attended Schools Near Ground Zero May Be Eligible for Zadroga Act Compensation
Students Eligible For Zadroga Act Compensation. According to the New York Daily News, many students and teachers who were at schools close to Ground Zero have shared that they have been diagnosed with cancers and other serious illnesses. Many government officials are spreading the word about a federal program that is … [Read more...] about Students Who Attended Schools Near Ground Zero May Be Eligible for Zadroga Act Compensation
EPA Alerts Schools of Potential Toxicity in Caulk
Schools Caulk Contain PCB. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) just announced that caulk found around windows and doors in hundreds of schools nationwide may contain PCBs, which are potentially cancer causing, reported the Associated Press (AP). Boston.com wrote that the EPA urges building owners, such as school building … [Read more...] about EPA Alerts Schools of Potential Toxicity in Caulk
The Acreage Cancer Scare: Tests Show Water, Soil at Two Schools OK
Water and Soil Samples taken from two Schools. Water and soil samples taken from two schools in The Acreage have tested negative for contaminants, according to a report on WPBF.com. Residents of The Acreage raised concerns earlier this summer that the Florida community might be the sight of a cancer cluster after several residents - … [Read more...] about The Acreage Cancer Scare: Tests Show Water, Soil at Two Schools OK
Air Tests Reveal High Toxin Levels Near Schools
High Toxin Levels Near Schools. USA Today is reporting that the air around some schools is toxic. The newspaper monitored 95 schools in 30 states, working with scientists from Johns Hopkins University and the University of Maryland. The team found levels near seven schools that were so high people could fall ill or cancer … [Read more...] about Air Tests Reveal High Toxin Levels Near Schools
Two More MRSA Cases on Long Island Schools
MRSA Has Struck Two More Long Island Schools. MRSA—methilcillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus—has struck two more Long Island schools this week. One student from Centereach High School and a "non-teaching staff" member at East Islip High School were both diagnosed with MRSA. Both cases were reported on their respective school … [Read more...] about Two More MRSA Cases on Long Island Schools
More MRSA Cases in Long Island Schools
Students in Long Island Are Being Diagnosed With MRSA. In New York, school officials are reporting that students in towns across Long Island are being diagnosed with MRSA. Students in Commack and Westhampton Beach have been diagnosed with MRSA, bringing the total of children who have contracted the infection to four reported cases … [Read more...] about More MRSA Cases in Long Island Schools
Asbestos Whistleblower Says He Was Demoted by New York City Schools
Asbestos Problems At NYC Schools. An asbestos whistleblower is claiming that has been demoted for speaking out about asbestos problems at New York City schools. According to a press release from his lawyer, John Kielbasa, a 22-year veteran steamfitter for the New York City Department of Education (DOE) has been reassigned … [Read more...] about Asbestos Whistleblower Says He Was Demoted by New York City Schools
