Latham McDonald's Employee Caught Dumping Grease in Storm Drain, Prompting DEC Investigation
A McDonald's worker in Latham, New York, was filmed dumping cooking grease into a storm drain on Thursday evening. The incident, reported by a customer, has triggered an investigation by the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and requires immediate cleanup to prevent contamination of the Hudson River. While officials state there is no immediate threat to public health, the violation of environmental laws necessitates remediation by the property owner.