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Landfill Expansion Sparks Legal and Health Battle | New York City News
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A massive New York landfill, Seneca Meadows, is locked in a legal battle as its owners push to expand it despite a court-ordered shutdown by 2025. The site, which handles 20% of the state’s trash, emits foul odors that locals say are causing health problems, especially in children, turning a once-pristine Finger Lakes area into a stinky battleground. While the company claims the landfill provides vital economic benefits and tax breaks, critics warn the expansion would worsen pollution and methane emissions — the state’s largest source — undermining climate goals. With a new state application pending and lawsuits ongoing, residents brace for a showdown over trash, health, and the future of their community.
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