Why weren’t we notified?
A reader recently posted this to the Parents’ Forum. It is an example of the tone of voice and spirit when someone is sincerely concerned about their son or daughter. I am frankly amazed that we have not heard more concerns. It is a sign that most people do not take this situation seriously. I will have a reply tomorrow. — efc
My daughter lived in Gage last year and is a resident again this year. This is the first I have ever heard about the PCB and dioxin issue and I find this very concerning. Why were students and parents never made aware of this situation, even if it was “under control” by New Paltz? I have signed forms in the past where I was made aware that lead paint was used in a building but had been removed. Why is this any different?
Last year my daughter always had a bad cough and went to the health center on campus numerous times to determine the cause. Doctors there said it might be allergies and gave her some medicine. It didn’t go away and they suspected whopping cough, gave her some medicine and never got better. This cycle continued at the health center for the enitre year. Every time my daughter would come home though her cough was pretty much non-existent and we assumed she was just getting better. This year, her cough has already come back and now I hear of this PCB accident that occurred on campus. My daughter mentioned to me that a couple of her friends in the dorm were experiencing the same symptoms. Why would New Paltz and the health center not investigate this problem if many students were complaining of the same thing, especially knowing the history of these dorms? I find it very suspicious.
I want my daughter to move out so she doesn’t have to suffer anymore, but how will New Paltz accomodate her and all the other students who may want to do the same?
I also saw there is a blood test that can be done to detect PCBs, should New Paltz be required to administer these tests free of charge to all students who care to have it done?
Does anyone have any thoughts or similar concerns?
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