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People in the village of Pulaski may not notice it right away, but starting Friday, there will be something missing in the water. Fluoride. It’s a big mistake to Dr. William Buckley, a dentist in the village. “I think it’s sad for the children of this village that they don’t think enough of their health […]

WATERLOO — Despite appeals to reconsider the benefits, or at least table a decision for more information, the Seneca County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to begin the process of removing fluoride from county Water District No. 1 in Romulus. The motion before the board, which was recommended by the county Public Works Committee, directs […]

After all the controversy and drama, the results were decisive Wednesday night. The Cassadaga Village Board voted four to one against fluoridation of the water system that serves the village, Lily Dale and the Cassadaga Job Corps Academy. Before the vote, the public once again had the opportunity to address the board. Most of the […]

Excerpt: The village board is scheduled to vote on the fluoridation of water at tonight’s board meeting which will be held at 7 p.m. in the village offices. The issue has sparked controversy in this community and in neighboring Lily Dale which currently depends on Cassadaga for its water… Some of the pro-fluoride people have […]

Excerpt: Those opposed to fluoridation of the Cassadaga water system used the public comment section of the village board meeting to voice their displeasure with the idea. … Trustee Ron Dechard and Deputy Mayor Rodney Waite suggested that a postcard could be sent to all water customers asking for their anonymous input so that the […]

A warning about mixing New York City’s drinking water with baby formula could end up on residents’ future water bills. Councilmember Peter F. Vallone Jr. proposed the legislation last month to include the message to caution parents and caregivers about using the city’s tap water, which contains fluoride, with baby formula. The notice would suggest […]

Thirty-one members of the public attended a public meeting meant to provide information about fluoridation of water to customers of the Cassadaga water system. … Emmy Chetkin objected to the speakers that were present. “This is lopsided and biased,” she said. She loudly objected that the board should have gotten an expert who was opposed to […]

28 year old Ross Quinn is a lifelong resident of Utica. He wasn’t born yet when Utica residents voted in favor of adding fluoride to the city’s drinking water back in the 1960’s but now wants to try and get it removed. Quinn says he has seen numerous studies on the internet, along with a […]

Excerpt: The question of whether fluoridation is safe came before the Cassadaga Village Board at a recent meeting. During the public comment section of the meeting, Almet Josephson addressed the board. Josephson, who has kidney disease, said, “My doctor said I should not drink fluoridated water.” … The decision to fluoridate has not been made. […]