Micron’s Clay Fab: Environmental Concerns and Promises

Micron Technology plans to build a semiconductor manufacturing complex in Clay, New York, with operations commencing in 2029. While the project promises economic development and job creation, environmental activists express concerns over the potential release of toxic chemicals, particularly those known as PFAS, into local waterways via wastewater discharge. Despite Micron’s pledge to comply with environmental regulations and invest in treatment systems, uncertainties remain due to the secretive nature of the semiconductor industry and the limited knowledge and regulations surrounding PFAS. The Onondaga County Water Environmental Protection Department will oversee Micron’s wastewater discharge, but current regulations and testing methods are inadequate to fully address PFAS contamination. The federal government is pushing for the development of PFAS alternatives and improved wastewater treatment technologies, but the process could take years or decades.

Onondaga County Mourns Lieutenant Michael Hoosock at Funeral Procession

Onondaga County Sheriff’s Lieutenant Michael Hoosock, a devoted public servant who served as a cop, firefighter, and paramedic, was laid to rest in a heartfelt funeral procession. Thousands gathered to pay their respects to the fallen hero who sacrificed his life in the line of duty. The funeral, held at the New York State Fairgrounds, was marked by touching tributes from family, friends, and fellow officers who hailed him as a man who touched countless lives.

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