On Friday, Suffolk County district attorney said Illegal dumping of hazardous materials is an “epidemic” and one of the top priorities of his office, along with fighting gangs and the opioid crisis. Sini said that a growing number of unscrupulous contractors are dumping hazardous waste from New York City demolition projects in Suffolk County.


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