Suspected Cancer Cluster in Keyport Triggers Urgent Probe over Toxic Landfill

9 articles · Updated · New York Post · Apr 20

New Jersey officials are investigating a suspected cancer cluster near Keyport, where over 40 cases, including 28 on one street, have been reported.
Concerns focus on the long-shuttered Aeromarine landfill, which has leaked carcinogens into nearby neighborhoods, water, and soil for decades.
Authorities face pressure to secure the site, conduct environmental testing, and enforce nearly $900,000 in unpaid fines against the property owners.

Why did a toxic landfill remain unremediated for over 45 years despite known carcinogens and unpaid fines?

If the cancer link is unproven, will the toxic site still be prioritized for a full cleanup?

How many other 'legacy landfills' like Aeromarine pose silent threats to communities across the nation?

Can advanced mapping prove the landfill caused the cancers, or will the link remain unconfirmed?

Could New Jersey's $88M cancer research fund be used to study the Keyport cluster directly?

With over 40 cancer cases reported, what immediate protections will residents receive while investigations are ongoing?