Many Endicott and Endwell residents are tiring of the constant sound of vented steam being released at the former IBM manufacturing complex in the village.
Some Endicott residents who live near the former IBM manufacturing complex have been concerned about a loud "hissing" noise accompanied by a lot of steam at the site.
Although a proposed battery recycling facility has been rejected, three members of Endicott's board of trustees say the village is prepared to welcome new businesses.
Endicott's mayor is expressing hope that former IBM buildings that are crumbling along North Street may be torn down for a future lithium-ion battery production facility.
New York Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo is calling for more scrutiny of plans to set up a lithium-ion battery recycling facility in an Endicott residential neighborhood.