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Mystery of NJ neighborhood with ‘crazy high percentage’ of people with cancer — including 28 on one street

Nypost · · 711 words · By Emma Glassman-Hughes
Governmental/Corporate Negligence Environmental Health Crisis
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10 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“In total, Morris placed 28 X’s just on First Street, where he grew up, and 41 throughout the borough of Keyport.”
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The web search results mention 'His map of Keyport now has 41 red X’s on it, 28 of which are concentrated on and aroun,' directly supporting the numbers provided in the claim. However, the evidence provided is a mix of general articles and does not contain two or more independent sources confirming the specific count of 28 on First Street and 41 total for the borough. The Wikipedia results are irrelevant.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Benjamin Rush "Rusty" Magee (August 6, 1955 – February 16, 2003) was an American comedian, actor and composer/lyricist for theatre, television, film and commercials.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rusty_Magee
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Pitt is an American procedural medical drama television series created by R. Scott Gemmill, and executive produced by John Wells and Noah Wyle. It is Gemmill, Wells, and Wyle's second collaboratio…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pitt
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Kid (also known as Disney's The Kid) is a 2000 American fantasy comedy-drama film, directed by Jon Turteltaub and written by Audrey Wells. The film follows a 40-year-old image consultant (Bruce Wi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disney's_The_Kid
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“many point to the nearby dump that was closed in 1979 — and that’s has been oozing carcinogenic chemicals into the surrounding air, water and soil for at least 50 years, per local reports and multiple environment assessments.”
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Multiple web search results discuss the leaching of contaminants from old dumps. One source mentions Love Canal, where compounds have been percolating upward for decades after the dump stopped. Another source mentions 'Valley of the Drums' leaking contaminants into groundwater, surface water, soil and sediment. This corroborates the general claim that a nearby dump closed in 1979 has been leaking chemicals for a long period.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — 50 or fifty may refer to: 50 (number), the natural number following 49 and preceding 51 one of the following years 50 BC, AD 50, 1950, 2050 .50 BMG, a heavy machine gun cartridge also used in sniper…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/50
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — 50 (fifty) is the natural number following 49 and preceding 51.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/50_(number)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — 50-50 club may refer to: 50–50 club in Major League Baseball, players who have achieved 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in one season Shohei Ohtani, the only Major League Baseball(MLB) player to ha…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/50–50_club
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“The 50-acre plot that eventually became a landfill started in the early 20th century as a small aircraft hub, and bears this legacy in its current name: Aeromarine Industrial Park.”
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The evidence provides a Wikipedia entry for the Glenn L. Martin Company, which was an aircraft manufacturer, and mentions the site's history in relation to aircraft. However, none of the provided evidence explicitly states that the 50-acre plot *started* as an aircraft hub *and* that it is *named* Aeromarine Industrial Park, making the claim difficult to fully corroborate with the provided snippets.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Glenn L. Martin Company, also known as the Martin Company from 1917 to 1961, was an American aircraft and aerospace manufacturing company founded by aviation pioneer Glenn L. Martin. The Martin Co…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glenn_L._Martin_Company
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This list of accidents and incidents involving commercial aircraft includes notable events that have a corresponding Wikipedia article. Entries in this list meet this list's size criteria—passenger ai…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_accidents_and_incident…
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web search NEUTRAL — After operating as a landfill, Aeromarine became an industrial park for several businesses including a railing company, auto mechanic, landscaping business and small production companies.
https://www.nj.com/monmouth/2025/04/old-landfill-is-leaching…
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“In 1962, it transitioned into a dumping site, until it was shut down.”
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The web search results mention that the Keyport site 'stopped being used as a landfill in 1979,' which supports the timing of the closure. However, there is no evidence confirming that the plot *became* a dumping site specifically in 1962, although the year 1962 is mentioned in relation to other events.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — 1962 (MCMLXII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1962nd year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 962nd year of the 2nd millennium, the 62nd…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1962
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following events occurred in July 1962:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/July_1962
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The president of the United States is the head of state and head of government of the United States, indirectly elected to a four-year term via the Electoral College. Under the U.S. Constitution, the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_presidents_of_the_Unit…
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“But in the decades since, the company that owns the property has been cited several times — to the tune of almost $900,000 from New Jersey’s Department of Environmental Protection as recently as last year — for allegedly failing to seal it off properly.”
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Multiple web search results mention fines and violations related to the Aeromarine property and improper closure. One source mentions a fine of nearly $300K. While the evidence supports the general theme of fines for improper sealing, it does not corroborate the specific amount of 'almost $900,000' or the timing 'as recently as last year' across multiple independent sources.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Camden, New Jersey has faced environmental issues due to its history of heavy industry and the improper disposal of contaminants. Environmental concerns include air/water pollution and soil contaminat…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental_issues_in_Camden…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Farny State Park is a 4,866-acre (19.69 km2) state park located in Rockaway Township in Morris County, New Jersey in the United States. It is operated by the New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farny_State_Park
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) is a government agency in the U.S. state of New Jersey that is responsible for managing the state's natural resources and addressing issue…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Jersey_Department_of_Envir…
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“The American Cancer Society defines cancer clusters as “patterns of cancer cases” in “people who live or work in the same area,” and estimates there are nearly 1,000 in the country.”
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Multiple web search results from the American Cancer Society and NCI define cancer clusters as patterns of cases in a defined geographic area over time, matching the claim's definition. The evidence does not provide a specific estimate of 'nearly 1,000' clusters, but the definition is strongly corroborated.
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web search NEUTRAL — Cancer Clusters and Patterns of Cancer Cases When multiple people who live or work in the same area are diagnosed with cancer around the same time, it can raise concerns about a possible cancer cluste…
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/risk-prevention/understanding-…
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web search NEUTRAL — A cancer cluster refers to the occurrence of a greater than expected number of cancer cases among a group of people in a defined geographic area over a specific time period. A cancer cluster may be su…
https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/s…
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web search NEUTRAL — Definitions Some unusual patterns of cancer are considered a cancer cluster. A cancer cluster is defined as a greater than expected number of the same or etiologically related cancer cases that occurs…
https://www.cdc.gov/cancer-environment/about/index.html
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“like the most recent one conducted in 2010 by an outside environmental consulting firm — concluding Aeromarine was replete with at least five carcinogens tied to lung, breast, bladder, pancreatic, prostate and kidney cancers, as well as leukemia and lymphoma.”
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One web search result cites Dr. Iyer reviewing a '2010 environmental report' and listing several carcinogens (benzene, lead, arsenic, vinyl chloride and polychlorinated biphenyls). This strongly supports the core elements of the claim, but the evidence provided is insufficient to confirm the specific list of cancers (lung, breast, bladder, etc.) linked to those carcinogens from that specific 2010 report across multiple sources.
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web search NEUTRAL — At least five carcinogens were found at the Aeromarine site, Dr. Iyer of Rutgers said after reviewing the 2010 environmental report: benzene, lead, arsenic, vinyl chloride and polychlorinated biphenyl…
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/cancer-cluster-feared-n-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Quora is a place to gain and share knowledge. It's a platform to ask questions and connect with people who contribute unique insights and quality answers. This empowers people to learn from each other…
https://www.quora.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Breast cancer is one form of cancer where the trend is apparent. A new report from the ACS found that while deaths from breast cancer in women have dropped by around 10% in the past decade, incidence …
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20241004-the-puzzle-of-ri…
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“The Aeromarine site is a “legacy landfill,” per the state’s Department of Environmental Protection, because it dates back before the 1980s, when more comprehensive environmental protections were put in place.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that the site is an old landfill facing pollution issues. One source mentions inspections in 'late 1986 and early 1987' finding exposed waste. While the evidence supports the 'legacy' nature due to age, it does not explicitly state that the DEP *classifies* it as such *because* it predates the 1980s, although this is the context provided by the search results.
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web search NEUTRAL — Inspections conducted by the DEP at the site in late 1986 and early 1987 found exposed waste at the base of the Aeromarine landfill nearest to the harbor and bay.
https://www.nj.com/monmouth/2025/04/old-landfill-is-leaching…
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web search NEUTRAL — State environmental regulators issued the fine to the owners of the Aeromarine property in Keyport following recent inspections. The violations found included the improper closure of the landfill and …
https://www.njspotlightnews.org/video/nj-shore-landfill-hit-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Despite being closed for decades, a former landfill at the Jersey Shore has been hit with a nearly $300,000 fine amid pollution claims. State environmental regulators issued the fine to the owners ...
https://www.thirteen.org/programs/nj-spotlight-news/new-jers…
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“Craig Benson, an emeritus professor of engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Virginia, told NJ.com that legal waste disposal back then was “a Wild Wild West.””
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No evidence was gathered for this claim, and the search results provided no information regarding Craig Benson's statement.
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“The department added that it “has begun initial discussions to determine next steps” for the site, which could involve more public health assessments.”
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No evidence was gathered for this claim, and the search results provided no information regarding the NJ Department of Environmental Protection's discussions.
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