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Hudson Valley-Based Company To Pay EPA $575,000 For Violating Safety Rules Hudson Valley-Based Company To Pay EPA $575,000 For Violating Safety Rules
Hudson Valley-Based Company To Pay EPA $575,000 For Violating Safety Rules A Hudson Valley-based company agreed to pay a hefty penalty after being sued by the federal government for alleged violations of the Clean Air Act involving asbestos renovations at a former hospital. Dutchess County-based Dover Greens, the company tasked with developing the former Harlem Valley Psychiatric Center in Wingdale, was charged with violating the Clean Air Act and EPA’s National Emissions Standards for Asbestos during renovations at the facility, U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman announced. It was alleged that Dover Greens failed to take the necessary precautions and follow the proper…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Makeup Products Recalled Due To Possible Asbestos Concerns Makeup Products Recalled Due To Possible Asbestos Concerns
Makeup Products Recalled Due To Possible Asbestos Concerns Claire’s announced that it is voluntarily recalling three products due to concerns that they may contain asbestos. “Out of an abundance of caution, today Claire’s Stores, Inc., announced a voluntary recall of three cosmetic products: Claire’s Eye Shadows, Claire’s Compact Powder and Claire’s Contour Palette,” the company announced in a statement. The voluntary recall was announced following testing by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which indicated the possible presence of asbestos fibers in product samples from one lot of each product. Inhalation of asbestos over time has been linke…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Are You A Current Or Former Smoker? Phelps Hospital Explains How To Detect Lung Cancer Early Are You A Current Or Former Smoker? Phelps Hospital Explains How To Detect Lung Cancer Early
Are You A Current Or Former Smoker? Phelps Hospital Explains How To Detect Lung Cancer Early While many cancers are a combination of genetics and lifestyle choices, lung cancer remains largely the result of prolonged tobacco use. While quitting cigarettes can cut the risk of developing cancer in half after 10 years, serious smokers -- even if they no longer smoke -- are at an elevated risk for developing lung cancer. However, early detection and screening can help identify and treat harmful cancers before they become life-threatening. "Keep in mind that lung cancer screening not only detects early treatable lung cancers but can also detect abnormalities in other parts of the body su…

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