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New York environmental regulators have deemed a developer liable for an $18 million Westchester cleanup — but they haven’t yet made the company pay.
By David McKay Wilson
A Superfund cleanup on the western side of the Amawalk Reservoir was completed in 2024, but the state has yet to recoup the cost. | David McKay Wilson
State Sen. Peter Harckham called on the state Department of Environmental Conservation to use its powers to recoup $18 million spent on the cleanup. | David McKay Wilson
Fred Higham of Somers opposes the planned development. | David McKay Wilson
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