Cell Phone Tower Opponents Celebrate as City Council Acts
by Harold Egeln (edit@brooklyneagle.net), published online 05-06-2009
Fearing Health Impacts, Park Slope And Bay Ridge Lead Fight
By Harold Egeln
Brooklyn Daily Eagle
BAY RIDGE – Cell phone tower opponents here cheered Community Board 10 when the board joined allies in Queens and Park Slope, as the City Council moves to make it tougher for cell phone companies to place towers in neighborhoods, fearing possible adverse health effects.
At a recent Board 10 meeting, the board voted to back a call for stronger federal action to curb cellular antennae and support stronger rules on telecommunication towers placements. Giving the board’s efforts a boost were a recent achievement of tower opponents in Park Slope and new legislation at City Hall.
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Fearing Health Impacts, Park Slope And Bay Ridge Lead Fight
By Harold Egeln
Brooklyn Daily Eagle
BAY RIDGE – Cell phone tower opponents here cheered Community Board 10 when the board joined allies in Queens and Park Slope, as the City Council moves to make it tougher for cell phone companies to place towers in neighborhoods, fearing possible adverse health effects.
At a recent Board 10 meeting, the board voted to back a call for stronger federal action to curb cellular antennae and support stronger rules on telecommunication towers placements. Giving the board’s efforts a boost were a recent achievement of tower opponents in Park Slope and new legislation at City Hall.
Read More...
http://www.brooklyneagle.com/categories/category.php?category_id=27&id=28080
rudkla - 7. Mai, 09:14
