Gerardo Romo / NYC Council Media Unit
A sign warning of lead abatement work underway in a NYCHA building in 2023.
“We have to wonder if inhaling what likely was lead dust will threaten our health in years to come. It is urgent that measures be adopted to ensure a lead dust-free environment for tenants and their children.”
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