Judge Declares that Norlite is a Public Nuisance, local residents will continue litigation to shut the facility down.

A judge has issued a preliminary injunction in the state lawsuit against the Norlite hazardous waste incinerator and aggregate production facility in Cohoes. The judge ruled that Norlite was a nuisance and outlined corrective steps they must take in 90 days to improve its operation. As some local residents noted however, the agreement is similar …

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DEC Regional Director Anthony Luisi Responds to a Noxious Odor Incident at Norlite

On Sunday morning, February 6, 2023, NYS DEC was alerted to complaints of a strong odor coming from the Norlite facility. This incident occurred just days after a 200 gallon oil spill at the facility.  NYS DEC Regional Director Anthony Luisi commented. “After reporting to the facility, our responders confirmed a strong burning odor and …

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70 groups urge AG to support intervention by Lights Our Norlite in court case

February 2, 2022Attorney General Letitia JamesNYS Capitol – 2nd floorAlbany, NY  12224-0341Dear Attorney General James:We are writing to urge you to support the motion by Lights Out Norlite (LON) to intervene in the public nuisance lawsuit (State of NY vs. Norlite, LLC) that the AG and the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) filed in …

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April 2020 Press Release

Bennington College PFOA Research First in the Nation Testing Reveals Toxic Contamination in Soil and Water Near Norlite Incinerator   Data Indicates That Incineration Does not Destroy PFAS Chemicals and Should Be Halted

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