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10.06.15 :: Rvk in the Press :: Times Union

GE: Dredging complete

10.05.15 :: Press Releases :: Contaminated Sites

GE proclaims ‘Mission Accomplished’ regarding PCB dredging; not so fast, says Riverkeeper

For Immediate Release: October 5, 2015 Contact: Cliff Weathers, 914-478-4501, Ext 239 There’s much work to be done to clean the river of the toxic PCBs dumped by GE says Riverkeeper attorney. Ossining, NY — Today, General Electric prematurely called the end of its liabilities in cleaning up the toxic PCBs it dumped into the Hudson River. The corporation issued a hasty “Mission Accomplished” declaration to the media this morning. However, Riverkeeper, New York’s watchdog on the Hudson, maintains that GE is far from done. “GE is living in an […]

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10.05.15 :: Rvk in the Press :: Westfair Communications

Cuomo appoints DEC commissioner with Westchester ties

10.05.15 :: Rvk in the Press :: The Brooklyn Paper

Dump schmuck: Bed-Stuy biz flushed toxic waste into Newtown Creek

10.05.15 :: Rvk in the Press :: The Journal News

Mystery and Slaughter

10.04.15 :: Rvk in the Press :: The Daily Mail

Oil pipelines draw criticism from foes

10.03.15 :: Rvk in the Press :: Climate Odyssey

Nine Million Thirsty New Yorkers and Climate Change

10.03.15 :: Rvk in the Press :: Times Union

Cuomo taps close aide for new DEC chief

10.02.15 :: Press Releases :: News

Riverkeeper Congratulates Basil Seggos on his appointment as NY DEC Commissioner

For Immediate Release: October 2, 2015 Contact: Cliff Weathers, 914-478-4501, Ext 239 Riverkeeper Congratulates Basil Seggos on his appointment as NY DEC Commissioner Riverkeeper wishes him the best in his new role. Ossining, NY — Riverkeeper congratulates Basil Seggos on his appointment as the New York Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner. Seggos, a former Riverkeeper attorney, now serves in the Cuomo administration as Deputy Secretary for the Environment. His appointment is due to be confirmed by the NY State Senate in the coming weeks. Seggos worked at Riverkeeper for seven […]