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How To Test For Lead Paint In Your Home

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on August 14th, 2017 in Lead Paint

In mid-July, a Brooklyn landlord faced criminal charges for exposing tenants to lead paint at his Syracuse property, which had failed 21 inspections in just three years. If he’s convicted, he could spend one...

Did Ignored Complaints Cause Young Girl to Develop Lead Paint Poisoning?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on December 26th, 2016 in Blog

While officials ignored complaints from apartment residents about potential dangers of chipped paint, a young girl has tested positive for lead paint poisoning. Her family has taken the initial steps in filing a lawsuit...

More Than 200 Children in NYCHA Homes Test Positive for Lead

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on April 27th, 2016 in Blog

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In a recent blog entry, we spoke about the prevalence of lead paint in NYC housing. Since then, news reports have revealed that hundreds of children in NYCHA apartments have actually tested positive over...

Study Finds Rampant Exposure To Poisonous Lead Paint In NYC Housing

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on April 4th, 2016 in Blog

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In early March, we posted a blog detailing the horrors of children in the Westchester and Hudson Valley area being exposed to lead paint poisoning. In this article, we bring you the startling news...

Lead Paint Poisoning A Huge Problem In Upstate New York

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on March 11th, 2016 in Blog

Lead paint poisoning is believed to have caused nearly four percent of children in the Westchester and Hudson Valley area to experience lead poisoning. Speaking with reporters, U.S. Senator Charles Schumer confirmed that approximately...