News conference, free screening of <\/i>Toxic Hot Seat\u00a0at New York State Museum<\/i><\/p>\n
March 26, Albany, NY<\/i><\/b> -- Fire fighters and health leaders in 20 cities nationwide call for immediate action to prevent diseases and disorders linked to toxic chemicals.<\/p>\n
Albany\u2019s event is held to honor fallen fire fighters who died from occupational-related illnesses, many linked to toxic chemical exposure. Event organizers will raise public awareness about toxic flame retardants, fire fighters\u2019 unique exposures and the need for strong government leadership on regulating toxic chemicals.<\/p>\n
Press conference details:<\/b><\/p>\n
What:<\/b>\u00a0Fire fighters and public health leaders ask government to \u201cGive Toxics the Boot\u201d (www.givetoxicstheboot.org<\/a>) and screen the HBO documentary Toxic Hot Seat<\/i>.\u00a0 Trailer can be viewed at http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=_hWwfcsJXHM<\/a><\/p>\n When<\/b>: 11 a.m. news conference,\u00a011:30 a.m. film screening,\u00a0Wednesday, March 26<\/p>\n Who<\/b>: President Michael McManus NYSPFFA<\/p>\n Senator Phil Boyle, Sponsor of the Child Safe Products Act<\/p>\n Senator Mark Grisanti, Environmental Conservation Committee Chair and bill sponsor<\/p>\n Assemblyman Robert Sweeney, Environmental Conservation Committee Chair and bill sponsor<\/p>\n David Carpenter, M.D., UAlbany School of Public Health<\/p>\n Kathy Curtis, LPN, Clean and Healthy New York<\/p>\n Where<\/b>: Carole Huxley Theater,\u00a0New York State Museum,\u00a0222 Madison Avenue, Albany, NY 12230<\/p>\n Photo opportunity<\/b>:\u00a0 \u00a0 Lines of empty boots representing fallen fire fighters. Dozens of fire fighters and health advocates.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n