YES THEY MAY NEED TO GET THE INSPECTORS STUNAD! SO WHAT? ARE YOU MAD YOU ARE ON THE WRONG TEAM TO GET THE JOB NOW OR WHAT OVER HERE. WE GOT STEVIE EGOS JOB NOW WE GET YOURS NEXT SO WHATCHIT IF YOU ARE WITH THE COUNTY OR THE TOWN OVER THERE
YES THEY MAY NEED TO GET THE INSPECTORS STUNAD! SO WHAT? ARE YOU MAD YOU ARE ON THE WRONG TEAM TO GET THE JOB NOW OR WHAT OVER HERE. WE GOT STEVIE EGOS JOB NOW WE GET YOURS NEXT SO WHATCHIT IF YOU ARE WITH THE COUNTY OR THE TOWN OVER THERE
From what I hear from MY FRIENDS IN THE KNOW , there may be many surprises this election year. The reps better get their act together 'quickly' and change leadership, or this may be the last viable election where a rep even has a chance. The partnership of the dems and cons will also be walking a fine line. And that info came from the people in the know over here AND over there!
When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche
“How fortunate for those in power that people never think.” Adolph Hitler
Contrary to one reader’s belief (May 20 letter), Schenectady County Health Committee members led by Dr. Brian Gordon have a clear understanding of the dangers that Bisphenol A, known as BPA, poses to children. At a recent public hearing, legislators clearly realized the importance of passing legislation to ban BPA in children’s food and beverage containers to protect them from diseases such as breast cancer, prostate cancer, diabetes, early puberty, learning disabilities and obesity — all of which have been scientifically linked to BPA exposure. There’s no reason to continue to expose our most vulnerable consumers to trace amounts of BPA each time they are bottle fed, use a sippy cup or drink through a straw. Canada, Minnesota, Chicago and Suffolk County, New York, have all taken action to safeguard young children from the sale of products containing BPA. Alternatives to BPA-based containers exist. The six largest baby bottle makers voluntarily stopped using BPA in their products in recognition of the health [risks]. And major BPA producer Sunoco refuses to sell the chemical for use in children’s products. The science is in: BPA is an endocrine disruptor, posing particular risk to all infants, toddlers and young children . LYNNE M. RADLE Albany The writer is a legislative associate for New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG).
The Schenectady County Legislature is deliberating legislation to ban Bisphenol A (BPA), a harmful chemical, from certain baby products [May 18 Gazette]. Several municipalities and two states recently implemented similar bans for a simple reason: BPA is harmful, even in very small quantities, to developing babies and children. Now Congress and Sen. Charles Schumer are considering national legislation. Contrary to recent statements made in the Gazette and at the county hearing, evidence is growing about the harmful effects of BPA. This is why six baby bottle manufacturers have voluntarily agreed to stop using BPA, and one maker of BPA itself no longer allows its use for infant products. It is an unfortunate fact that other representatives of this industry, like the tobacco, asbestos and other less scrupulous lobbyists before them, have pressed very hard to assure the safety of BPA. One of their major arguments in this debate is that federal regulators affirmed the safety of BPA. Thanks to investigative journalism from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, we now know that the FDA relied on industry representatives to do their assessment work for them and had an unusually close relationship with these individuals. No such relationship emerged between the FDA and environmental safety groups. In the past 50 years, an estimated 80,000 chemicals were introduced into commerce. Sadly, no effective public authority assures that these chemicals are safe. Corresponding with this rise in chemical use are astounding increases in learning and other developmental disabilities such as autism. Cancers, asthma and other illnesses have also increased dramatically. This is why the Learning Disabilities Association of New York State, along with breast cancer advocates and many other health and environmental organizations, urge government to adopt new, effective policy to regulate chemicals. Meanwhile, local leadership must address these critical safety issues.
STEPHEN BOESE Schenectady The writer is executive director of Learning Disabilities Association of New York State.
Ok, the information is out. BPA may be harmful to child development. Now I will take it into consideration before buying plastic bottles.
I don't need a government ban to force me to make that decision.
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This is why six baby bottle manufacturers have voluntarily agreed to stop using BPA, and one maker of BPA itself no longer allows its use for infant products.
I hope Stephen Boese isn't so naive to believe that six manufactures stop using it for safety reasons. They most likely stopped using it for business reasons, getting out ahead of the negative press, marketing their bottles as being "BPA Free".
Schenectady County..... High Crime.........High Taxes.......And our community is debating the ban of BPA?????
Has anybody noticed that the majority of those writing editorials are government welfare workers and politicians. 2 welfare workers, Brian Mcgarry(political aspirations), Angelo Santabarbara(County Legislator) and a professor emeritus of chemistry at Union College.
This is a manufactured debate, meant to aggrandize politicians and government workers. The community doesn't care.
People are being shot in the head at grocery stores, and I'm worried about BPA?
And after they ban BPA's.....what next? How about banning ALL the crap that we ingest into our bodies? This stuff has no business being an issue at a local government level. Especially at OUR county level where there are needs that go far and beyond BPA's in baby bottles.
In all due respect, why aren't the people that have children with disabilities summonsing the higher levels of government for this? Why aren't they going out for the media attention? It is all nonsense!
When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche
“How fortunate for those in power that people never think.” Adolph Hitler
SCHENECTADY COUNTY Lawmakers crafting Toxin Free proposal BY MICHAEL LAMENDOLA Gazette Reporter Reach Gazette reporter Michael Lamendola at 395-3114 or lamend@dailygazette.com.
The Schenectady County Legislature is moving forward on legislation to ban the sale of reusable children’s containers with bisphenol-A, a chemical used in the production of polycarbonate plastics linked to developmental problems. Legislator Dr. Brian Gordon, chairman of the Health Committee, is working with Legislator Angelo Santabarbara to fine tune the legislation, tentatively called the Toxin Free Toddler and Babies Act. Santabarbara, R-Rotterdam, introduced the legislation in March. Democrats, who control the Legislature, have since modified his proposal and plan to open it to sponsorship of the entire Legislature. County Attorney Chris Gardner said the proposed legislation is modeled on a law Suffolk County approved in March. Suffolk became the first county in the state to ban the sale of children’s beverage containers with BPA. Similar legislation is proposed on the state and federal levels. Schenectady’s legislation would require local business to stop selling children’s beverage containers, including sippy cups, cup lids, straws and unfilled bottles, used by children under the age of 3. Those violating the local law would face a civil penalty of $500 for the first offense and $1,000 for additional violations. Gardner said the Schenectady County legislation does not ban other items that use BPA, such as metal cans for vegetables. BPA, which hardens plastic, is not bonded tightly to plastic and leaches into food products when the container is heated, opponents allege. Gordon said the chemical, which is a synthetic estrogen, may disrupt healthy human development and that studies suggest a possible link between BPA and an altered immune system, hyperactivity, reproductive health problems, increased risk of breast and prostate cancer, obesity and diabetes. The chemical industry disputes the link, saying a report by the U.S. National Toxicology Program found no direct evidence for health effects in people. It also confirmed that human exposure to bisphenol-A is low. Bobbi Chase Wilding, of Clean New York, praised Schenectady County’s proposed legislation. “That would be fantastic. Every place we can get restrictions on the use of BPA products gets us closer to banning it completely,” she said. ...........>>>>.....................>>>>...........http://www.dailygazette.net/De.....amp;EntityId=Ar00800
NYS is 18 billion in debt, taxes are thru the roof, people are losing their jobs, and foreclosures on businesses and residents are high and all they worry about is plastic bottles.
Like stated before, if people still want these products, they will just go out of the county to buy them. Hence losing the sales tax revenue. Just another feel good legislation by our county leaders.
How about pediatricians telling parents of it's dangers? How about placing warnings on the packaging? DUH?
When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche
“How fortunate for those in power that people never think.” Adolph Hitler
From what I hear from MY FRIENDS IN THE KNOW , there may be many surprises this election year. The reps better get their act together 'quickly' and change leadership, or this may be the last viable election where a rep even has a chance. The partnership of the dems and cons will also be walking a fine line. And that info came from the people in the know over here AND over there!
You think they have a chance this year?
This is a NATIONAL issue-not a County issue! ANG is a great guy and well intentioned but he needs to move to focusing on cutting out of control County spending. With Suhrada leaving the County he must step up. State funding will be slashed and its high time this County closed offices and consolidated services. Start by firing Lumpy Kosiur and closing his holiday camp.
Schenectady County Legislature sets hearing on plastics chemical ban Friday, August 7, 2009 By Michael Lamendola (Contact) Gazette Reporter
SCHENECTADY COUNTY — The Schenectady County Legislature will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. Tuesday on a proposed local law to ban the sale of baby bottles and other children’s products containing the chemical bisphenol A. County Legislator Angelo Santabarbara, R-Rotterdam, a co-sponsor of the measure, said he is happy to see the Legislature considering the ban. Dr. Brian Gordon, D-Niskayuna, chairman of the Health Committee, also a co-sponsor of the measure, said he has concerns about BPA, especially for children, and its potential link to diabetes, heart disease and metabolic syndrome. If the Legislature approves the law later that night as expected, Schenectady County will become the latest municipality in New York to ban the chemical. BPA is used in the production of polycarbonate plastic, a clear and rigid plastic. It also is used the epoxy resins that line the inside of most food and beverage cans. County Attorney Chris Gardner said the law will help protect babies and children and will not unduly burden the commercial sector. “It only deals with empty containers and does not get into the manufacturing of every food product in the world,” he said. Schenectady’s proposed law would affect only children’s beverage containers, not food and beverage cans. It would prevent sale within the county of unfilled bottles, cups, cup lids, straws and other containers meant to be used by children younger than 3 that contain BPA. The county Department of Health would enforce the proposed law, which would take effect 90 days after it is filed with the office of the secretary of state. The penalty for violations would be a $500 fine for the first incident and up to $1,000 for subsequent cases...........>>>>.............>>>>..................http://www.dailygazette.com/news/2009/aug/07/0807_bpaban/
So really....the law is a drop,,,a miniscule drop in the whole scheme of things.....not really effecting anyone except for the hypochondriacs
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Main Entry: hy·po·chon·dria Pronunciation: \ˌhī-pə-ˈkän-drē-ə\ Function: noun Etymology: New Latin, from Late Latin, plural, upper abdomen (formerly regarded as the seat of hypochondria), from Greek, literally, the parts under the cartilage (of the breastbone), from hypo- + chondros cartilage Date: 1668 : extreme depression of mind or spirits often centered on imaginary physical ailments; specifically : hypochondriasis
just fill the gray matter with miniscule drops.....the big picture will fade to black eventually.....
...you are a product of your environment, your environment is a product of your priorities, your priorities are a product of you......
The replacement of morality and conscience with law produces a deadly paradox.
STOP BEING GOOD DEMOCRATS---STOP BEING GOOD REPUBLICANS--START BEING GOOD AMERICANS
Another BPA ban OK'd Schenectady County, like Albany, outlaws baby bottles made with toxin
By PAUL NELSON, Staff writer First published in print: Wednesday, August 12, 2009
SCHENECTADY -- In eyeglasses, the chemical Bisphenol A or BPA, which is found in numerous plastic products, can make lenses more durable.
But when baby and Sippy bottles are heated, the BPA can often leach out and be ingested by youngsters, according to Schenectady County Legislator Brian Gordon, a orthopedic spine surgery who chairs the Health Committee.
"It can come out especially in heated bottles," said Gordon, adding the toxin has been linked to diseases like obesity and certain forms of cancer. Gordon, a Democrat, and his Republican colleague Angelo Santabarbara cosponsored legislation banning the sale or availability of children's beverage containers containing BPA in Schenectady County.
The full legislature discussed the issue on Monday before unanimously passing the legislation into law Tuesday night. It takes effect 90 days after being filed.
First time violators will be fined $500 with a $1,000 penalty for subsequent offenses. Santabarbara, who introduced the legislation in March, said he first learned about BPA through his involvement with Clean New York. He said the possible risks are particularly important to him since he has a child who suffers from a learning disability, though it has not been linked to BPA.
On Monday, Albany County legislators passed a similar BPA measure. That law takes effect Jan. 1 and the penalties are the same as those in Schenectady County.
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, there may be many surprises this election year. The reps better get their act together 'quickly' and change leadership, or this may be the last viable election where a rep even has a chance. The partnership of the dems and cons will also be walking a fine line. And that info came from the people in the know over here AND over there! 
You think they have a chance this year? 
