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Fish Consumption Advisory Lifted in Lower Hudson River

4/5/2026

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The New York State Department of Health says reduced PCB levels in the Lower Hudson River permit some fish consumption for the first time in 50 years.
The advisory covers the river from the Rip Van Winkle Bridge in Catskill to Manhattan.
Up to four meals per month are allowed for approved species such as striped bass, while carp and smallmouth bass are not advised.

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The New York State Department of Health says reduced PCB levels in the Lower Hudson River permit some fish consumption for the first time in 50 years.
The advisory covers the river from the Rip Van Winkle Bridge in Catskill to Manhattan.
Up to four meals per month are allowed for approved species such as striped bass, while carp and smallmouth bass are not advised.