Albany just can’t stop itself from messing with – Latest News
As New Yorkers fear about crime and sky-high dwelling prices, Albany is transferring to stop a totally different risk: supposedly toxic pans.
State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal’s invoice to finish the sale of nonstick cookware has cleared the Senate and is zooming to an Assembly vote — as a result of the progressives who dominate the Legislature just love banning issues, particularly on stylish (although psuedoscientific) health grounds.
Internet buzz about “forever chemicals” in these pans has it that PFAS (polyfluoroalkyl substances) trigger most cancers, although the FDA has long maintained the pans are completely protected; the identical coating is present in commonly-used electronics and even in pacemakers.
Of course, this follows Gov. Kathy Hochul’s push to ban gasoline stoves — and any gasoline hookups for new houses.
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For all their speak of retaining authorities out of the bed room, Democrats sure appear wanting to mess with your kitchen.
