From ABC7 New York · · 1m 20s
Keyport Residents Challenge Cancer Findings
Keyport residents dispute DEP's cancer link findings at former Aero Marine landfill.
In brief
Keyport residents dispute DEP's cancer link findings at former Aero Marine landfill. Keyport residents argue rising cancer cases in their community are linked to the former Aero Marine landfill despite state testing showing no contamination. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
Residents voice anger over DEP findings
Keyport, New Jersey residents expressed anger, suspicion and frustration after state, federal and private experts found no evidence linking the former Aero Marine landfill to reported cancer cases in the community.
Residents cite rising cancer cases
Residents argue about 500 cancer cases have occurred in recent years with numbers continuing to rise, claiming the cancer is exploding in Keyport.
“This cancer is exploding. Keyport is small. Where is it coming from?”
DEP commissioner states no contamination found
New Jersey DEP Commissioner Ed Potosnak said extensive studies of air, water and soil uncovered no clear source of cancer cases linked to the former Aero Marine landfill.
Resident shares personal cancer story
Nicole Han, a Keyport resident and mother of a cancer survivor diagnosed at 12, expressed deep concern about the situation.
Sal Liguori's health concerns
Sal Liguori, who lost a son to cancer and has a daughter with troubling test results, remains concerned about potential environmental impacts near the former industrial site.
“I don't want to move from my beautiful view. Why aren't you testing my house first?”
Blue Shirt Justice League conducts tests
The Blue Shirt Justice League conducted their own sampling at Liguori's home and other properties, finding preliminary results warranting further attention.
The key point
Keyport residents argue rising cancer cases in their community are linked to the former Aero Marine landfill despite state testing showing no contamination.
