YONKERS, NY — Environmental discrimination exists when a certain sector of the population, especially vulnerable sectors, assumes a disproportionate burden of the effects of human induced environmental degradation.
This can be in the form of sewerage plants location, sewage diversion, relocating financially challenge
communities to another equally financially challenges community, factory locating and saturating one community with antennas.
This can be in the form of sewerage plants location, sewage diversion, relocating financially challenge
communities to another equally financially challenges community, factory locating and saturating one community with antennas.
It has been recently discovered that the City of Yonkers
is going to move forward with the plans to allow ExteNet to place over 140
Nodes and a BTS Hub throughout the City of Yonkers
ExteNet Systems located in Lisle, Il, designs, build and operates network
infrastructure primarily using distributed antenna systems. ExteNet System is
commissioned by a Communication Company (MetroPCS located in Dallas,
TX
these Nodes throughout Yonkers, Mount
Vernon
communities.
Throughout the years, the Southwest section of Yonkers has been plagued with
numerous antennas being place on residential and commercial building. It was
only last year when the residents of 50, 80 and 100 Riverdale Avenue made their
concerns known when they learned that a series of antennas were going to be
placed on the roof tops of their building.
The Southwest section of Yonkers is very attractive to the communication
industry due to its demographics, coupled with the density and skyline.
The community understands that perhaps one antenna tower produces very low
frequency that is harmless to the general public. However, the question that
many are asking is "with so many antennas in a concentrated area is the
risk heightens with such an accumulation of antennas in a small radius as seen
in the downtown area of Yonkers"? When the question "what are the
risk associated with these antennas" are raised, the communication company
will argue that theses antennas are safe. How "The Bioinitiative
Report" report contradicts these claims stating that childhood Leukemia
and may set the stage for adult cancer later in life, brain tumors and acoustic
neuromas and Alzheimer's disease are associated with Electromagnetic Fields
(EMF).
Council Member McDow was outraged to learn that 60 plus Nodes as they are call
will be placed in the Southwest section of Yonkers
"Although over 140 of these units are being place throughout the City of
Yonkers, the South West Section of the City has had enough of their fair share,
said Council Member McDow"
On Thursday, November 6th, Council Member McDow hosted a community Meeting at
the Riverfront Library to bring awareness to the Community and to hear the
concerns of the community. ExteNet along with MetroPCS provided the attendees
with a powerpoint presentation and Q & A followed.
The Council will vote on this project on Wednesday, November 12th, 2008
scheduled Council Meeting.
For more information or questions, please contact Council Member McDow's Office
at 914-377-6311.
is going to move forward with the plans to allow ExteNet to place over 140
Nodes and a BTS Hub throughout the City of Yonkers
ExteNet Systems located in Lisle, Il, designs, build and operates network
infrastructure primarily using distributed antenna systems. ExteNet System is
commissioned by a Communication Company (MetroPCS located in Dallas,
TX
these Nodes throughout Yonkers, Mount
Vernon
communities.
Throughout the years, the Southwest section of Yonkers has been plagued with
numerous antennas being place on residential and commercial building. It was
only last year when the residents of 50, 80 and 100 Riverdale Avenue made their
concerns known when they learned that a series of antennas were going to be
placed on the roof tops of their building.
The Southwest section of Yonkers is very attractive to the communication
industry due to its demographics, coupled with the density and skyline.
The community understands that perhaps one antenna tower produces very low
frequency that is harmless to the general public. However, the question that
many are asking is "with so many antennas in a concentrated area is the
risk heightens with such an accumulation of antennas in a small radius as seen
in the downtown area of Yonkers"? When the question "what are the
risk associated with these antennas" are raised, the communication company
will argue that theses antennas are safe. How "The Bioinitiative
Report" report contradicts these claims stating that childhood Leukemia
and may set the stage for adult cancer later in life, brain tumors and acoustic
neuromas and Alzheimer's disease are associated with Electromagnetic Fields
(EMF).
Council Member McDow was outraged to learn that 60 plus Nodes as they are call
will be placed in the Southwest section of Yonkers
"Although over 140 of these units are being place throughout the City of
Yonkers, the South West Section of the City has had enough of their fair share,
said Council Member McDow"
On Thursday, November 6th, Council Member McDow hosted a community Meeting at
the Riverfront Library to bring awareness to the Community and to hear the
concerns of the community. ExteNet along with MetroPCS provided the attendees
with a powerpoint presentation and Q & A followed.
The Council will vote on this project on Wednesday, November 12th, 2008
scheduled Council Meeting.
For more information or questions, please contact Council Member McDow's Office
at 914-377-6311.
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