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Glen Cove Schools Replace Gym Floors Amid Mercury Scare

8/30/2025

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Glen Cove schools in Long Island are replacing gym floors due to health concerns from mercury vapors.
High school mercury levels exceeded the allowable limit by over three times.
New flooring installation and air quality testing are in progress, expected to finish by early October.
A parent raised concerns about his son's health linked to elevated mercury levels.

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Story summary

Glen Cove schools in Long Island are replacing gym floors due to health concerns from mercury vapors.
High school mercury levels exceeded the allowable limit by over three times.
New flooring installation and air quality testing are in progress, expected to finish by early October.
A parent raised concerns about his son's health linked to elevated mercury levels.