Elevated levels of PFOA were found in the village of Hoosick Falls public water system in 2014. The state Health Department and village officials were later criticized because they waited roughly 16 months — and faced pressure from the EPA — before they warned the public to stop drinking the water. Read more.
Heatwave Safety
By Leila Waid. September is kicking into high gear, which means the summer season has ended, and fall is just around the corner. While summer