Seth Voorhees

Rochester

Multimedia Journalist at Spectrum News Rochester

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Food banks across N.Y. struggling with cuts as demand grows

3 weeks ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Seth Voorhees |Dennis Yusko

Food banks across the U.S. are struggling to find solutions, after the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) cut $1 billion in emergency food assistance. In Rochester, the agency which supplies dozens of food pantries in the region hosted a meeting where the cuts became the main topic of conversation. Hundreds of food pantry representatives heard discussions at a conference put on by Foodlink, the region’s major supplier to pantries.
Struggle with mental health remains an issue for some in law enforcement

1 month ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Seth Voorhees

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Despite progress in recent years in the recognition and treatment of mental health issues, a new survey conducted by New York state shows there’s a long way to go. More than half of the first responders who responded to the state’s Needs Assessment Survey say they feel high levels of job-related stress, burnout and depression, and many don’t look for help — citing the stigma surrounding their issues.
Upstate paper straw maker slams Trump's 'war' on paper straws

2 months ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Seth Voorhees

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — There have been a lot of changes in Washington, D.C. since the Trump administration took office. One change in particular has a Rochester small business owner scratching her head and wondering, why? Paper straws are a product that’s been in the president’s crosshairs for a while now. A 10,000-square-foot factory in Rochester is the definition of a small business. “Right now, we are a small, mighty group of eight,” said Karrie Laughton, co-owner of Roc Paper Straws.
What to know about the Spectrum News 1 sewage sludge investigation

2 months ago | mynews13.com | Seth Voorhees |Luke Parsnow |Emily Kenny

Over the past five months, Spectrum News investigated the use of sewage sludge — also known as biosolids — on farmland and efforts to ban it because it can be contaminated with cancer-causing “forever chemicals.”Sewage sludge is the semi-solid byproduct at the end of the wastewater treatment process from sewer lines in homes and businesses. The material contains nutrient benefits for soil and crops.
Sewage sludge ‘poisoned’ drinking wells in Steuben County

2 months ago | mynews13.com | Seth Voorhees |Emily Kenny

Leslie Smith, better known as Skip, no longer drinks the water from his well. The 69-year-old retired veteran says he can’t after tests found dangerous contaminants in it that he says came from the next-door farm that spread sewage sludge — the byproduct of human waste — for decades.
Experts pushing to solve sludge's complex PFAS problem

2 months ago | mynews13.com | Seth Voorhees |Emily Kenny

Known as “forever chemicals,” perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) can take more than 1,000 years to break down in the environment. Exposure to these chemicals has been linked to increased levels of cancer, reproductive issues and more.
'Suffering the consequences': Why Maine banned sewage sludge spreading

2 months ago | mynews13.com | Seth Voorhees

As New York regulators consider a plan to increase the amount of human sewage sludge used on farm fields as fertilizer, another state has banned the practice altogether. When tests in the state of Maine showed dozens of farms and hundreds of drinking water wells were poisoned by forever chemicals, the state banned the use of biosolids. Sue Hunter says to stay in farming, you have to love farming. That is why she stays on her farm in Unity, Maine. “It’s a beautiful piece of land,” said Hunter.
Steuben County neighbors clamor for a ban on speading sewage sludge

2 months ago | mynews13.com | Seth Voorhees |Emily Kenny

Chemicals used for non-stick pans, clothing, cleaning products and more are now showing up in the environment. Steuben County9 minutes agoFarmers were told by state and federal leaders for decades it was safe to spread sewage sludge but they are now are seeing consequences. Steuben County9 minutes agoIn 2022, Maine became the first state in the nation to ban the spreading of sewage sludge on farm fields.
Sludge debate raises liability concerns, fertilizer questions for farmers

2 months ago | mynews13.com | Seth Voorhees |Emily Kenny

For decades, farmers were told it was safe to use sewage sludge on their fields as fertilizer. Now, those living on the land or near it are discovering carcinogenic “forever chemicals” in their drinking water, milk, meat and vegetables, according to the EPA and researchers. The question of liability has caused concerned farmers. American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall said in April that he did not want farmers to be unfairly responsible for PFAS contamination.
PFAS and you: How ‘forever chemicals’ impact your health

2 months ago | mynews13.com | Seth Voorhees |Emily Kenny

A group of thousands of chemicals known as perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have made it difficult for researchers to understand their complexities. “I have been telling my students that this is the issue they get to deal with for the next 15 to 20 years,” said Doug Daley, a professor of environmental resources engineering at SUNY College of Enviornmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse.

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20 Mar 25

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18 Mar 25

Renee Tilburg’s salon is decorated in blue lights this month. It is a tribute to her mom, who died from colon cancer. She uses the display to get the conversation going on the importance of screening. #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth https://t.co/iqGoWG4kdr

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16 Mar 25

We hadn’t taken a proper vacation in about 5 years. Best part of Las Vegas was the trip out to Death Valley. Just spectacular. https://t.co/uCJEq90UeA