First the editor and publisher of the D&C tried to scare you into reading with the ominous tagline: "A neighborhood in our community is contaminated and homeowners have been unaware of the potential danger."
The Fox News fear approach may have worked for the Gannett publication had the WBP not completely debunked the aforementioned claims in our post on the matter back in March.
As we reported, records regarding the contamination which was the subject of the piece had existed for over a decade in multiple forms available to the public.
But the D&C did not yield and proceeded to report on a "groundwater contamination plume" that supposedly threatened water supplies and homes throughout Victor, NY. The articles prompted public forums where citizens voiced their anger that state and local officials would put them in harm's way. Some residents thought they might have to move. Air and water samples were taken and the D&C braced for the worst and called for more "Watchdog" tips from readers.
What was the result of Rochester's self-proclaimed watchdog's actions? Do we have to wipe out Victor Jericho-style and completely start the cycle of life over?
From the D&C -
State officials say they’ve found only one Victor home in need of ventilation to combat solvent vapors suspected to originate from contaminated groundwater in a western section of the town.
(Key ominous music) >Bum, bum, bum<
4 comments:
Great post Swede.
On a recent trip to Manhattan I was reminded of WBP via a gift of George Eastman at the Museum of Natural History.
I actually caught this photo on your blog along with "Brush with Greatness #3." I was not aware, however, that it was donated by George Eastman.
Thanks for the nod -
Swede--been trying to get a hold of you...please email me.
good thoughts... thanks for giving this kind of blogs....
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