Hours after Mayor Mamdani vowed to release New York City documents about the toxins swirling above Ground Zero in the days after 9/11 in time for the 25th anniversary of the attacks, city lawyers asked a judge to quash a lawsuit requesting the same papers, the Daily News has learned. More.
NYC seeks dismissal of 9/11 toxins records lawsuit as document review continues
NYC fights lawsuit demanding 9/11 toxin documents even after Mamdani promises to release them
Hours after Mayor Mamdani vowed to release New York City documents about the toxins swirling above Ground Zero in the days after 9/11 in time for the 25th anniversary of the attacks, city lawyers asked a judge to quash a lawsuit requesting the same papers, the Daily News has learned. More.
$40 million for 9/11 document discovery, release included in city budget
The city will devote $34.2 million in the coming fiscal year to creating a public online portal to post documents related to post-9/11 air quality and health risks as part of the $125.8 billion Fiscal Year 2027 city budget announced June 30. More.
Scientists discover possible link between 9/11 and accelerated aging
A study of World Trade Center responders found that PTSD is associated with molecular changes linked to accelerated biological aging and a higher risk of chronic disease. The study, led by Stony Brook University in New York, could offer new clues to the long-term physical health effects of post-traumatic stress disorder. More.
2027 Budget Agreement: Online portal for post-9/11 air quality records
Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani, City Council Speaker Julie Menin, Council Finance Chair Linda Lee, Director of the Mayor’s Office of Management and Budget Sherif Soliman and members of the City Council today announced a handshake agreement on a balanced $125.8 billion Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget. More.
Worsened longitudinal visit-to-visit-FEV1-variation and mortality in WTC exposed FDNY workers
The World Trade Center (WTC) collapse produced an inhalation disaster. Body Mass index (BMI) is a risk-factor for WTC-related lung injury. More.
Update on Telehealth Claims Issues
We want to acknowledge the concerns many of you have raised regarding recent World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program telehealth claims processing issue. We understand the uncertainty this has created and appreciate your patience as we work through the issue. More.
Grace Lee Announces $2 Million State Grant for 9/11 Health Research
New York State has earmarked $2 million in the recently passed state budget for potentially health and life-saving genomic cancer research involving 9/11 first responders Assemblymember Grace Lee announced at June 3 press conference. More.