Research

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New York (State). Wildlife Pathology Unit

 

 

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This series consists of correspondence, published and unpublished reports, memorandums, field notes, survey data, program proposals, and policies and procedures relating to the functions of the Department of Conservation's Wildlife Pathology Unit and state wildlife pathologist Ward Stone (1969-2010). .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Task Force on Toxic Substances

 

 

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The series consists of evidence gathered during the Task Force investigation of alleged Army dumping of radioactive materials into the Love Canal. The evidence was given at public hearings, in interviews conducted by Task Force investigators, and in interviews conducted by the Army during its own investigation. .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Department of Environmental Conservation

 

 

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This series contains responses from two hazardous waste surveys. The first was conducted by Department of Environmental Conservation headquarters (Albany) staff in 1976-1977, where staff interviewed companies throughout the state that were engaged in hazardous waste activities and completed a form template. .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Department of Environmental Conservation. Division of Environmental Enforcement

 

 

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This series consists of non-routine consent orders involving cases relating to hazardous waste; cases encompassing multiple Department of Conservation (DEC) regions; cases involving novel issues of policy or law; cases appearing to conflict with DEC policy; or cases involving sensitive or controversial .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Division of Environmental Enforcement

 

 

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This series contains the main working files on hazardous waste site cases that are handled by the Division of Environmental Enforcement (DEE). These records are used predominantly to monitor enforcement of orders rendered in ongoing hazardous waste site cases. The records include correspondence, technical .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Office of Public Health

 

 

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This series consists of one published report on the topic of the Love Canal landfill, issued by the New York State Office of Public Health with the assistance of the Department of Transportation and the Department of Environmental Conservation..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Center for Environmental Health

 

 

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This series includes records from activities relating to the initial investigation of the Love Canal site, the development and implementation of the "decision on habitability" and revitalization efforts, and the follow-up health study..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Task Force on Toxic Substances

 

 

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The series contains reports either created or used by the Assembly Task Force on Toxic Substances in its investigation. Reports of note include the Task Force's preliminary report to Assembly Speaker Fink; and its interim report, "The Federal Connection: A History of U.S. Military Involvement in the .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

9

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New York (State). Department of Environmental Conservation

 

 

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This series consists of documents on various topics relating directly to Hooker Chemical Corporation and other entities potentially connected to the Love Canal hazardous waste site, as well as general information about solid waste and wastewater disposal. Several of the files appear to contain detailed, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

10

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New York (State). Interagency Task Force on Hazardous Wastes

 

 

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This series contains news releases, reports, memoranda, correspondence, and hearing statements generated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation as part of its participation on the Interagency Task Force (IATF) that investigated the Love Canal disaster..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Assemblyman (1975-1992 : Maurice D. Hinchey)

 

 

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These files were compiled by staff of Assemblyman Maurice D. Hinchey. Topics include aid to education, energy, the Catskill Gateway project, and the construction of the North-South arterial in Kingston. Files contain correspondence, rough notes, memoranda, newspaper clippings, published reports, and .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

12

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New York (State). Governor's Love Canal Inter-Agency Task Force

 

 

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This series consists of files generated by commissioner William C. Hennessy, while serving as chairman of an emergency multi-agency task force on the Love Canal disaster. Files also contain records sent to Hennessey's office in Albany from the DOT regional office in Buffalo. That office managed department .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Task Force on Toxic Substances

 

 

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These documents were gathered in the investigation of alleged dumping of contaminated wastes into the Love Canal by the United States Army and its contractors. Most documents pertain to the production, storing, and disposal of radioactive materials at four major facilities: Lake Ontario Ordnance Works, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Governor (1975-1982 : Carey)

 

 

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Drawn from wire service news and upstate New York newspapers, the "Executive Chamber News Summary," was an internal publication designed to keep the governor, lieutenant governor, and staff informed on issues and events during the Carey administration. The publication touched on major issues and events, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Department of Environmental Conservation. Executive Office

 

 

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This series consists of subject and correspondence files of the commissioner. Typical records include briefing documents; reports; meeting files; speeches; interdepartmental memorandums; correspondence between members of the executive office; and correspondence with state and federal agencies, private .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Governor. Press Office

 

 

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These files contain drafts, final versions, and summaries of the governor's speeches, dedications, remarks, and testimonies. Also included are notes; corrections; schedules of events; background materials; and press releases. The speeches address issues such as economics; housing; banking; trade; health .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

 

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This series consists of audio and video tape cassettes, motion picture films, and reel-to-reel audio tapes documenting the activities of New York's governors. Included are tapes and films of Thomas E. Dewey, W. Averell Harriman, Nelson A. Rockefeller, Malcolm Wilson, Hugh L. Carey, and Mario M. Cuomo. .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives