Four Western New York families are being offered temporary relocation as state and federal agencies expand testing.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is calling for faster testing, greater transparency and immediate help for families affected by the discovery of radioactive contamination in parts of Niagara and Erie counties.
The governor said Monday that federal and state agencies have increased testing at potentially affected properties. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has also offered to temporarily relocate four families as a precaution while officials study the contamination and assess possible health risks…