>>>If I recall correctly, the Newsday article found in the Afghanistan cave was dated some day in April of 2001. Would al qaeda know of the Hicksville matter based on the April 2001 date? From the articles, it doesn't state anything particular about early 2001.
From the articles I posted, no. I didn't test their archive searchs too thoroughly. I did find 2001 mentions (and more) from the DEC though,
http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/reg1/ihwsites/sylvania.html So, I think it is safe to assume, this has been an ongoing issue.
I couldn't help remembering your reference though.
Thanks for the links to the DEC documents; very interesting. No wonder there are high incidences of various cancers on Long Island. Chalk one up for another "paved over" contaminated site on Long Island. There are other sites, some allegedly superfund cleanups, but the Hicksville site totally bypassed my radar!