For nearly three years, a couple of lawyers have been waiting for the mayor’s office to respond to a public records request for city documents about air quality and liability concerns in lower Manhattan after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. More.
A mayor’s office memo warned of potential 9/11 liability; now it says it has no records
NYC denies another request for info on 9/11 toxins, prompting new lawsuit
New York City has denied another request for data about the toxins that swirled above Ground Zero after 9/11 — claiming nothing could be found — despite the discovery of 68 boxes worth of information on the subject just four months ago, the Daily News has learned. More.
WTC health advocates point to delays in getting new conditions covered
Michael Gayson, of Williston Park, was two years into his retirement as an FDNY firefighter when the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks happened. His wife said he couldn’t bear to sit and watch the scenes of devastation on television. More.
World Trade Center Health Program will start hiring, federal officials tell lawmakers
The World Trade Center Health Program, grappling with staffing shortages, is expected to start hiring to fill job vacancies, New York House Republicans were told Thursday by federal health officials. More.
Gillibrand, Schumer Continue To Press Secretary Kennedy On World Trade Center Health Program Staff Cuts
This week, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Charles Schumer (D-NY) launched a new effort to press U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to quickly address the staff cuts and administrative delays at the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP). More.
9/11 Memorial & Museum adds exhibit featuring historic US flags
The 9/11 Memorial and Museum has opened a new installation in honor of those lost in the terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, as well as the 250 years of American independence. More.
The weight of the flashlight: PTSD, depression and survivor’s guilt can strike all ranks
There’s an old saying in the fire service: You never know how heavy that flashlight can become. To anyone outside the job, it’s just a tool. For a fire officer, it’s the weight of responsibility. Firefighters carry the physical load — hose, tools, ladders. The officer’s burden is different. Firefighters will joke, “All you have to carry is that flashlight.” More.
9/11 survivors’ health care secured for next 15 years
The 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks will be commemorated this year with assurances that survivors and victims’ families will continue to have access to health care. Advocates announced that the World Trade Center Health Program has secured funding for the next 15 years. More.