Niagara County’s Radioactive Legacy | Buffalo News

Niagara County residents are discovering their properties may sit atop decades-old radioactive waste from industrial projects like the Manhattan Project, sparking alarm as new surveys reveal more contaminated sites. Over a hundred homeowners are being asked to sign waivers forfeiting future reimbursement rights—a move many feel coerced into, especially with children at home. Critics accuse agencies of lacking transparency and prioritizing procedure over community safety. While officials insist public health is paramount and cleanups will follow if threats are confirmed, residents are mobilizing, demanding Superfund designation and urgent action, echoing historic environmental justice movements. 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/b6e482d168f626f0