New York State Assemblyman Maurice D. Hinchey Issue Files
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Overview of the Records
Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
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 meeting minutes. Also included are court and public and private hearing
transcripts documenting the Assembly Committee on Environmental Conservation's investigations of the involvement of organized
crime in the waste disposal industry.
Creator:
Title:
New York State Assemblyman Maurice D. Hinchey issue files
Quantity:
Inclusive Dates:
circa 1974-1993
Series Number:
L0006
Arrangement
Alphabetical by subject.
L0006-02: Unarranged.
Administrative History
In addition to his duties as chairman of the Assembly Committee on Environmental Conservation, Hinchey had assignments on
the following standing committees (according to the 1981-1982 Red Book): Agriculture, Banks, Higher Education, Local Governments,
and House Operations.
During the late 1980s and early 1990s, when Hinchey served as chair, the Assembly Environmental Committee was heavily involved
in investigating the involvement of organized crime in illegal waste disposal particularly in the Hudson Valley and Long Island
regions.
Scope and Content Note
These files were compiled by the staff of Assemblyman Maurice D. Hinchey who was first elected to the Assembly in 1974 as
a Democrat from the 101st Assembly District (part of Ulster County).
The files deal with various topics of particular concern to Hinchey's constituents in Ulster County such as aid to public
education, the Catskill Gateway Project, and the construction of the North-South arterial in Kingston which resulted in blasting
followed by insurance claims. The files contain correspondence (incoming and outgoing), rough notes, memorandums, newspaper
clippings, published reports, and minutes of meetings.
L0006-02: This accretion consists mostly of documentation on investigations of organized crime'sinvolvement in the waste disposal
industry by the Assembly Environmental Committee. Other subjects include trash incineration, medical waste disposal, and hazardous
waste disposal. Types of records include newspaper clippings and releases, public and private hearing transcripts, court transcripts,
legal material, correspondence with other state agencies dealing with environment and public health.
L0006-11: This accretion consists of documentation on a wide range of subjects, including education and energy.
Access Restrictions
This series contains certain records to which access is restricted to protect personal privacy. State Archives staff will
review requests for specific documents and disclose in accordance with New York State Freedom of Information Law (FOIL).
Access Terms
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Detailed Description
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Contents |
Box |
Item |
Folder |
Accretion: L0006-02 |
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United States of America v. Matthew Ianniello (pages 1-122)
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1 |
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1 |
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United States of America v. Matthew Ianniello (pages 123-281)
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1 |
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2 |
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United States of America v. Matthew Ianniello (pages 288-455)
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1 |
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3 |
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United States of America v. Matthew Ianniello (pages 456-631)
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1 |
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4 |
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United States of America v. Matthew Ianniello (pages 633-837)
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1 |
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5 |
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United States of America v. Matthew Ianniello (pages 838-1069)
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1 |
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6 |
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United States of America v. Matthew Ianniello (pages 1070-1324)
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1 |
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7 |
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United States of America v. Matthew Ianniello (pages 1325-1497)
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1 |
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8 |
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United States of America v. Matthew Ianniello (pages 1498-1705)
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1 |
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9 |
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United States of America v. Matthew Ianniello (pages 1706-1869)
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1 |
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10 |
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United States of America v. Matthew Ianniello (pages 1870-2025)
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1 |
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11 |
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United States of America v. Matthew Ianniello (pages 2026-2187)
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1 |
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12 |
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United States of America v. Matthew Ianniello (pages 2188-2416)
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1 |
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13 |
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United States of America v. Matthew Ianniello (pages 2417-2571)
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1 |
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14 |
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United States of America v. Matthew Ianniello (pages 2572-2677)
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1 |
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15 |
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United States of America v. Matthew Ianniello (pages 2678-2786)
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1 |
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16 |
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United States of America v. Matthew Ianniello (pages 3025-3200)
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1 |
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17 |
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United States of America v. Matthew Ianniello (pages 3201-3384)
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1 |
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18 |
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United States of America v. Matthew Ianniello (pages 3385-3554)
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1 |
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19 |
| 1989 September 14 |
Assembly Committee on Environmental Conservation Public Hearing
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2 |
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1 |
| 1989 September 15 |
Assembly Committee on Environmental Conservation Public Hearing
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2 |
|
2 |
| 1989 September 21 |
Illegal Disposal of Wastes - Tuxedo, NY
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2 |
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3 |
| 1989 September 19 |
Illegal Disposal of Wastes in the Hudson Valley
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2 |
|
4 |
| 1989 July 7 |
In the Matter of Toxic Waste Examination Before Public Hearing
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2 |
|
5 |
| 1989 July 10 |
In the Matter of New York State Assembly
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2 |
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6 |
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In the Matter of A-1 Caring Corp., part 1
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2 |
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7 |
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In the Matter of A-1 Caring Corp., part 2
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2 |
|
8 |
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United States of America vs. The Lucchese Organized Crime Family
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2 |
|
9 |
| 1979 July 23 |
Newco Chemical Waste Systems
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2 |
|
10 |
| 1979 July 23 |
Newco Chemical Waste Systems
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2 |
|
11 |
| 1991 July 29 |
A Private Hearing into the Involvement of Organized Crime in the Waste Disposal Industry
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2 |
|
12 |
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State Respondent's Memorandum of Law in Opposition to the Petition and Motion for a Preliminary Injunction
|
2 |
|
13 |
| 1991 October |
New York State Superfund Standby Contract Prisco C & D Site
|
2 |
|
14 |
| 1991 September 18 |
Re: United States of America vs. Private Sanitation Industry Association
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2 |
|
15 |
| 1990 July 10 |
Testimony on Love Canal
|
2 |
|
16 |
| 1984 November-December |
A Primer on Groundwater
|
2 |
|
17 |
| 1981 January 29 |
A History of U.S. Military Involvement in the Toxic Contamination of Love Canal and the Niagara Frontier Region
|
2 |
|
18 |
| 1989 December |
Corruption and Racketeering in the New York City Construction Industry
|
2 |
|
19 |
| 1989 April |
State of New Jersey Commission of Investigation: Solid Waste Regulation
|
2 |
|
20 |
| 1991 March 30 |
Pennsylvania Crime Commission: 1990 Report
|
2 |
|
21 |
| 1991 February 21 |
General Assembly Commonwealth of Kentucky: Special Session 1991
|
2 |
|
22 |
| 1984 September 26 |
Public Hearing on the Unlawful Disposal of Solid and Hazardous Wastes: Testimony of John C. Fine
|
3 |
|
1 |
| 1984 September 26 |
Public Hearing on the Unlawful Disposal of Solid and Hazardous Wastes
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3 |
|
2 |
| 1989 August 30 |
The Tuxedo Story: Report from Chairman Maurice D. Hinchey
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3 |
|
3 |
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Preliminary Draft Summary Report on Organized Crime's Involvement in the Waste Hauling Industry
|
3 |
|
4 |
| 1989 August 30 |
The Tuxedo Story: Report from Chairman Maurice D. Hinchey
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3 |
|
5 |
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United Petroleum Association vs. Henry G. Williams: Respondent-Appellant's Brief
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3 |
|
6 |
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United Petroleum Association vs. Henry G. Williams: Relief-Appellant's Brief
|
3 |
|
7 |
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Testimony of Harold Kaufman
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3 |
|
8 |
| 1984 September 20 |
Public Hearing on the Unlawful Disposal of Solid and Hazardous Wastes: Testimony of Mrs. Christina Penaluna
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3 |
|
9 |
| 1984 September 19 |
Public Hearing on the Unlawful Disposal of Solid and Hazardous Wastes - Vol. 1
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3 |
|
10 |
| 1984 September 20 |
Public Hearing on the Unlawful Disposal of Solid and Hazardous Wastes - Vol. 2
|
3 |
|
11 |
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1977 Annual Report of the Assembly Standing Committee on Environmental Conservation
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3 |
|
12 |
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1978 Annual Report of the Standing Committee on Environmental Conservation
|
3 |
|
13 |
| 1989 November 12 |
A Public Hearing into the Illegal Disposal of Wastes and Landfill Problems in Sullivan County
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3 |
|
14 |
| 1990 March 14 |
A Public Hearing into the Illegal Disposal of Wastes and Landfill Problems in Columbia County
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3 |
|
15 |
| 1989 July 10 |
Commission on Environmental Conservation
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3 |
|
16 |
| 1989 August 3 |
Deposition of Henry M. Ashton
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3 |
|
17 |
| 1989 July 11 |
Deposition of Terence A. Revella
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3 |
|
18 |
| 1991 April 18 |
Deposition of Terence A. Revella
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3 |
|
19 |
| 1984 September 26 |
Testimony of Russell Mahler
|
3 |
|
20 |
| 1984 September 25 |
Unlawful Disposal of Solid and Hazardous Wastes
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3 |
|
21 |
| 1990 September 13 |
Disposition of Frank Iervolino
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3 |
|
22 |
| 1992 April 20 |
Interview of Concetta Meloni
|
3 |
|
23 |
| 1984 October |
Commission of Investigation
|
3 |
|
24 |
| 1984 September 24 |
Public Hearing on the Unlawful Disposal of Solid and Hazardous Wastes
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3 |
|
25 |
| 1989 |
State Environmental Quality Review Act: Participant Sessions of SEQR CASE Law and Practice
|
3 |
|
26 |
| 1991 March |
Where Will the Garbage Go: A status Report on Solid Waste Management and Disposal in New York State
|
3 |
|
27 |
| 1984 September 21 |
Public Hearing on the Unlawful Disposal of Solid and Hazardous Wastes
|
3 |
|
28 |
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Environmental Quality Bond Act 1986: Annual Report 1987
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3 |
|
29 |
| 1979 November 20 |
1979 Annual Report of the Assembly Standing Committee on Environmental Conservation
|
3 |
|
30 |
| 1980 October 6 |
1980 Annual Report of the Assembly Standing Committee on Environmental Conservation
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3 |
|
31 |
| 1980 October 6 |
1980 Annual Report of the Assembly Standing Committee on Environmental Conservation
|
3 |
|
32 |
| 1981 December 15 |
1981 Annual Report of the Assembly Standing Committee on Environmental Conservation
|
3 |
|
33 |
| 1985 July 31 |
Fourth Annual Report: Industrial Materials Recylcing Act Program
|
3 |
|
34 |
| 1982 December 15 |
Committee on Environmental Conservation: 1982 Annual Report
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3 |
|
35 |
| 1989 December 18 |
Committee on Environmental Conservation: 1989 Annual Report
|
3 |
|
36 |
| 1990 December 15 |
Committee on Environmental Conservation: 1990 Annual Report
|
3 |
|
37 |
| 1989 September 1 |
Deposition of Terence A. Revella
|
3 |
|
38 |
| 1984 March 14 |
Hazardous Waste Enforcement
|
4 |
|
1 |
| 1992 August-September |
Jobs, Environment
|
4 |
|
3 |
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News, Articles and Publications
|
4 |
|
4 |
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News Articles, Publications and Personnel Matters [RESTRICTED]
|
4 |
|
5 |
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DEC and EPA Emissions
|
4 |
|
6 |
| 1990 September-October |
Columbia County
|
4 |
|
8 |
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Rockland, Sullivan, Orange Counties Investigations
|
4 |
|
10 |
| 1991-1992 |
Sherwood Junior High School
|
4 |
|
11 |
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Out of State Contracts
|
4 |
|
16 |
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Philmont-Moran Landfill
|
4 |
|
19 |
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Organized Crime Hearing - part 1
|
4 |
|
20 |
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Organized Crime Hearing - part 2
|
4 |
|
21 |
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Gail - Priority Mailing Tuxmail List
|
4 |
|
22 |
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Right to Know Implementation - part 1
|
5 |
|
1 |
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Right to Know Implementation - part 2
|
5 |
|
2 |
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C & D Sites - Dumpers
|
5 |
|
4 |
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John Coppola - part 1
|
5 |
|
7 |
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John Coppola - part 2
|
5 |
|
8 |
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Toxic Coalition Newsletters
|
5 |
|
10 |
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Hinchey Press Releases
|
5 |
|
19 |
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Prisco Site - part 1
|
5 |
|
21 |
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Prisco Site - part 2
|
5 |
|
22 |
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Environmental Crimes Resources
|
5 |
|
26 |
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Greenport C & D Site
|
5 |
|
30 |
|
Orange County Landfill
|
6 |
|
3 |
|
Environmental Health Problems
|
6 |
|
5 |
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Noble Oil/Oil Recovery Company
|
6 |
|
11 |
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Ulster County Sanitation
|
6 |
|
14 |
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Fish and Wildlife Contaminaiton
|
6 |
|
15 |
| 1984 April 30 |
Hearing Transcript (Senate Committee on Crime)
|
6 |
|
21 |
| 1984 September 26 |
Hearing Transcript (Assembly Committee Environmental Conservation)
|
6 |
|
22 |
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Walkill Toxic Dump, Part 1
|
6 |
|
23 |
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Walkill Toxic Dump, Part 2
|
6 |
|
24 |
| 1982-1983 |
Right to Know Alert, part 1
|
7 |
|
9 |
| 1982-1983 |
Right to Know Alert, part 2
|
7 |
|
10 |
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New York Enivornmental News
|
7 |
|
11 |
|
Notice of Public Hearings
|
7 |
|
16 |
|
NYS Subcommittee on Hazardous Waste
|
8 |
|
3 |
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Department of Civil Engineering
|
8 |
|
4 |
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Testimony of John C. Fine
|
8 |
|
5 |
|
Part 360 Application, Part 1
|
8 |
|
6 |
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Part 360 Application, Part 2
|
8 |
|
7 |
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Environmental and Employment in Canada
|
8 |
|
8 |
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Application of Thomas and Filomena Prisco
|
8 |
|
10 |
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Bi-Weekly Activity Reports
|
8 |
|
12 |
|
Town of Kent Police Reports
|
8 |
|
13 |
| 1992 |
Putnam County Patterson Landfill
|
8 |
|
14 |
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Putnam County Landfill
|
8 |
|
15 |
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Putnam County Landfill
|
8 |
|
16 |
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Putnam County Landfill
|
8 |
|
17 |
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Solid Waste/Crime, Part 1
|
8 |
|
18 |
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Solid Waste/Crime, Part 2
|
8 |
|
19 |
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Solid Waste/Crime, Part 3
|
8 |
|
20 |
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Solid Waste/Crime, Part 4
|
8 |
|
21 |
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Prisco End Notes, Part 1
|
8 |
|
23 |
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Prisco End Notes, Part 2
|
8 |
|
24 |
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The Environmental Aspects of Resource Recovery Facilities
|
9 |
|
4 |
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Alan Rose C & D Landfill
|
9 |
|
5 |
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Concord Rescources Group
|
9 |
|
6 |
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Violations of Environmental Laws
|
9 |
|
9 |
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New York State Disposal Facilities
|
9 |
|
11 |
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Industrial Material Recycling Program
|
9 |
|
15 |
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Health Assessment Statement
|
9 |
|
19 |
| 1974 |
Brooklyn Trade Waste Case
|
9 |
|
22 |
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Browning Ferris Industries, Part 1
|
10 |
|
1 |
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Browrning Ferris Industries, Part 2
|
10 |
|
2 |
|
Environmental Health Problems
|
10 |
|
4 |
| 1991 April 18 |
Revella Testimony
|
10 |
|
5 |
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Radium Chemical Corporation, Part 1
|
10 |
|
6 |
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Radium Chemical Corporation, Part 2
|
10 |
|
7 |
|
Radium Chemical Corporation, Part 3
|
10 |
|
8 |
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Radium Chemical Corporation, Part 4
|
10 |
|
9 |
| 1974 |
Brooklyn Trade Waste Case
|
10 |
|
10 |
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Tuxedo Hearings, Part 1
|
10 |
|
14 |
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Tuxedo Hearings, Part 2
|
10 |
|
15 |
|
Legislative Commission on Solid Waste Management
|
11 |
|
1 |
|
Jump and Dive, Part 1
|
11 |
|
7 |
|
Jump and Dive, Part 2
|
11 |
|
8 |
|
Fax from Maurice D. Hinchey
|
11 |
|
9 |
|
NYS Environmental Conservation vs. Unique Sanitation Company
|
11 |
|
11 |
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William E. & Brenda M. Buvenicek mortgage
|
11 |
|
12 |
|
Pine Bush Equiptment invoices
|
11 |
|
17 |
|
NYS Environmental Conservation vs. Unique Sanitation Company
|
11 |
|
18 |
|
Walkill Valley Federal Savings and Loan Association
|
11 |
|
19 |
|
Synopsis and Analysis of the Babylon Waste Hauling Industry
|
12 |
|
1 |
|
Manifest Legislation
|
12 |
|
2 |
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Plain English Ballot Bill
|
12 |
|
3 |
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Hazardous Waste Sites - General
|
12 |
|
12 |
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Timothy Keeney vs. L &S Contruction
|
12 |
|
19 |
|
Transfer Station Applications, Part 1
|
13 |
|
2 |
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Transfer Station Applications, Part 2
|
13 |
|
3 |
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Transfer Station Applications, Part 3
|
13 |
|
4 |
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Assembly Codes Committee Hearings
|
13 |
|
7 |
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Property Risk Report
|
13 |
|
8 |
|
Minorities and the Environment
|
13 |
|
9 |
|
Video: NBC: Medical Waste, Part 1
|
13 |
11 |
|
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Video: NBC: Medical Waste, Part 2
|
13 |
12 |
|
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Video: Assemblyman Bianchi on Channel 21 with DEC Officials
|
13 |
14 |
|
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Video: Hazardous Waste
|
13 |
16 |
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Accretion: L0006-11 |
| 1974-1993 |
Assembly subject files, A-Ca |
1 |
|
| 1974-1993 |
Assembly subject files, Ce-Co |
2 |
|
| 1974-1993 |
Assembly subject files, D-Education |
3 |
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| 1974-1993 |
Assembly subject files, Education-Energy |
4 |
|
| 1974-1993 |
Assembly subject files, Energy |
5 |
|
| 1974-1993 |
Assembly subject files, F-I |
6 |
|
| 1974-1993 |
Assembly subject files, M-Z |
7 |
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