Newburgh Ward 1

NYS Health Department Announces dates and locations for blood testing for City of Newburgh residents.

Free Tests Will Provide Information on Exposure to PFOS

Albany, N.Y. (October 17, 2016) – New York State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker, together with US Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney, today announced dates for initial blood testing for City of Newburgh residents with concerns about their past exposures to perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) and other perfluorinatedchemicals (PFCs) from the City’s drinking water.

The first blood tests will be held at the Cornerstone Family Healthcare locations at 147 Lake Street and 290 Broadway in Newburgh on the following dates:

147 Lake Street, Newburgh
- Tuesday, November 1;
- Wednesday, November 2;
- Thursday, November 3;
- Saturday, November 12;
- Saturday, November 19.
290 Broadway, Newburgh
- Monday, November 7;
- Thursday, November 10.

Blood tests will be scheduled first for residents who expressed interest in participating in testing at public meetings or contacted the Department of Health (DOH). Interested residents are strongly encouraged to pre-register for an appointment by calling 518-402-7950 or emailing BEOE@health.ny.gov. Day, evening, and weekend appointments are available and more dates will be added based on demand and feedback from the community.

Also please come to the Third Community Meeting October 25th at 7:00pm at the Newburgh Armory Unity Center, 321 South William Street.

Movie under the stars

The next movies in Newburgh’s 2016 Movie Series* are coming up this Friday, July 29 and July 30.

Friday’s movie is The Rookie at Delano Hitch Park and Saturday’s movie is Zootipia at Crabb Park. Movies start at 8:30 p.m. Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy some outdoor time while watching a movie under the stars.