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Flint has been synonymous with lead in drinking water. The city's experience replacing lead pipes shows the promise and challenges of the Biden proposal to get rid of all the country's lead pipes.
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After years of effort, the Syracuse Common Council has finally made the presence of lead a code violation in rental housing in the city. The Council voted…
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A proposed lead ordinance in the city of Syracuse, expected to be voted on soon, would make the presence of lead paint chipping a code violation for…
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At a public meeting Wednesday night, Syracuse residents spoke overwhelmingly in favor of a proposed lead ordinance in the city that would make the…
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The city of Syracuse has started a public comment period on an environmental impact study regarding a proposed law that would make the presence of lead a…
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The city of Syracuse this week begins the process of putting a law on the books that addresses lead poisoning. Officials hope it can make a dent in the…
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Onondaga County’s latest salvo in the war against lead poisoning is a series of town hall events, with at least one meeting geared toward landlords or…
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Central New York could be getting a boost in its fight against lead poisoning, following a visit to Syracuse Friday from Ben Carson, President Donald…
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Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon issued an executive order, which holds public assistance payments to multi-family properties if lead is detected in…
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Lead poisoning in Syracuse is a major health threat which has ripple effects through generations, and is connected to a variety of social problems. What…