If this decision holds strong against what will likely be a protracted legal fight from GE, the $613 million cleanup will go forward eventually, and the PCB-contaminated waste will be shipped out of state.
Acceptable materials for the paint and oil collection are oil-based paint, stains, paint thinners, spray paint and turpentine, as well as waste motor oil.
Dr. Willie Yee and Joseph Macagne of the Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association will present a 21st century exploration of the night sky during the Lyrid meteor shower on Saturday, April 23.