New Independent Tests Reveal PCB
Contamination in New Paltz Dormitories

Planet Waves PCB News Release March 1, 2004

Test Results and Explanations
For samples taken February 12, 2004

Statement to the Media
Eric Francis Coppolino, March 3, 2004

 

History of the Incident

SUNY Dorm Tests Toxic | by Eric Francis
from Woodstock Times Vol. 23, No. 29; July 21, 1994


Conspiracy of Silence | by Eric Francis
Sierra Magazine, Sept. / Oct. 1994


PCB Photo Tour of SUNY New Paltz 1992 - 1993
Student Leader News Service.

Letter from Eric Francis to Kevin Cahill
Member of the New York State Assembly Committee on Higher Education. May 5, 1993.

I Was There | by Eric Francis
Former New Paltz student warns of PCB dangers.
For The Oracle student newspaper.

PCB Information

If reporters want to know if these are high levels, they should call DR WARD STONE AT 518 478-3032. He works for New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. They can also reach Dr David Carpenter at SUNY Albany.

THE LAST TIME I GOT A SAMPLE OUT OF GAGE, CLOSE TO THE CURRENT ONE, THE BUILDING WAS CLOSED FOR IMMEDIATE TESTING AND CLEANUP.

U.S. E.P.A: Health Effects of PCBs

Cancer | Immune system effects | Reproductive effects | Neurological effects | Endocrine system effects | Other health effects


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