NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — Legislation in the City Council would ban chemicals known as PFAS that are used widely in FDNY gear and have been linked to cancer.
City Council Member Joann Ariola has introduced the four-bill package to ensure the FDNY phases out gear with PFAS by 2028. The legislation was set to be discussed at a City Council hearing on Monday.
Since the 1970s, the chemicals have been used to provide heat and water resistance in clothing. But New York State has banned the sale of certain PFAS to protect consumers…