The 68 boxes of pivotal documents about the toxins swirling over Ground Zero that the city claimed for years didn’t exist were actually discovered during a remodeling project and “carpet installation” at the city’s Department of Environmental Protection offices, city attorneys humbly admitted as a judge ordered agency heads who denied the documents’ existence to be questioned under oath. More.
NYC’s latest excuse for unearthing long-denied 9/11 toxin files: We were replacing the carpets
British royals to meet mayor, 9/11 survivors, families at memorial
The U.K.’s King Charles and Queen Camilla are set to attend a memorial service at the 9/11 Memorial at the World Trade Center on Wednesday morning, marking the upcoming 25th anniversary of the attacks, reports Reuters. More.
Bipartisan efforts shielded WTC Health Program through year of uncertainty
A year ago, 9/11 victim advocates and New York lawmakers from both parties had major concerns about the future of the World Trade Center Health Program amid President Donald Trump’s push to reduce the federal workforce. More.
Kennedy restores staffing at 9/11 health program ahead of Capitol Hill testimony
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. heads to Capitol Hill Thursday after restoring staffing at the World Trade Center Health Program, a move that could ease one of the most persistent points of bipartisan criticism he has faced for months. More.
HHS reverses staffing cuts to crucial health care program used by 9/11 survivors
The Department of Health and Human Services reversed a staffing reduction at a health program that provides vital medical care for 9/11 heroes after New York lawmakers bemoaned the cuts. More.
NYC lawmaker calls for state probe into 9/11 Ground Zero toxins records
Albany should join the ongoing search for elusive documents about the toxins that swirled above Ground Zero after 9/11, said Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal, who has asked Gov. Hochul and the leaders of both houses to “direct an investigation into what the State of New York knew about the dangers.” More.
NYC Officials Probe For Answers On Hidden 9/11 Toxins Files
Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Manhattan's borough president, called on state leaders to launch a sweeping search for records on toxic exposure following the Sept. 11 attacks, expanding an ongoing effort that has already uncovered dozens of boxes of previously undisclosed materials. More.
World Trade Center Health Program; Petitions 029, 034, 035, and 062-Hepatic Steatosis
The Administrator of the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program has received several petitions (Petitions 029, 034, 035, and 062) to add “hepatic steatosis” or “fatty liver disease” to the List of WTC-Related Health Conditions. More.