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Some may know that Grand Island sits just across the river from 100 years of heavy industry in Tonawanda, New York. At their August 25th evening meeting, Grand Island Rotarians got an update on a long-term Environmental Health Study for WNY, that UB (State University of New York at Buffalo) has been running, centered on possible ill effects from the Tonawanda Coke operations.Prof. T. Milillo provided an informative talk, in a unique setting. During her talk, thru the Buffalo Launch Club’s picture windows we easily see the remains of Tonawanda Coke’s coal unloading dock! Her talk included one very positive result for Grand Island: careful study of ground samples on both sides of the river showed unusual ground contamination at a Grand Island school – but not from the Tonawanda Coke operation! The problem was quickly identified and corrected by the Grand Island school system with help from UB scientists and the Department of Environmental Conservation.