EPA vs Governor Over Radioactive Sites | Buffalo News

Governor Hochul is pushing the EPA to accelerate cleanup of over a hundred potentially radioactive properties in Niagara County, but the EPA’s regional head calls her claims of delay a “lie,” saying New York must first grant access and refer sites for assessment. The contamination—some described as radioactive slag from historic ore processing—has been found under roads, lawns, and parking lots, with the EPA already cleaning up eight sites including a bowling alley. While the governor’s office sent initial requests just before criticizing the EPA, both sides remain locked in a political tug-of-war over responsibility and next steps, highlighting the messy intersection of environmental science and state politics. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5e7667b6d3b33784