September 2023 Press Release
Lights Out Norlite’s response to NYSDOH Cancer Report News Release
Norlite Health Outcomes Report- September 2023
The NYS Department of Health recently released a health outcome report for the areas surrounding the Norlite facility. You can read their review in PDF from here.
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 …
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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200 gallons of fuel spill at Norlite Facility
On Thursday February 2, 2023, Norlite notified the NYS DEC about a 200 gallon waste oil spill in an equipment facility on the property. Initial DEC investigations report that an equipment failure was the source of the leak. The DEC says they will continue to evaluate the spill and whether there are any violations of …
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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October 2022 Press Release
Environmentalists Applaud New York State’s Lawsuit against Norlite but Says the Plant Should be Immediately Shut Down
January 2022 Press Release
Environmental leaders call on DEC Commissioner Seggos to stop allowing Norlite to utilize toxic fly ash waste in their products
March 2021 Press Release
Letter To DEC Commissioner Basil Seggo Norlite Environmental Sampling Report New York State Department of Environmental Conservation March 2021
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