A New York City Freedom of Information Law official deposed over long-sought documents about the toxins swirling over Ground Zero admitted a city attorney told him to deny an appeal for the pivotal information from 9/11 survivors — a bombshell revelation that sparked a heated argument between attorneys and shut the deposition down early, the Daily News has learned. More.
Deposed NYC official admits he was ordered by lawyer to deny access to 9/11 toxin docs
Deposed NYC official admits he was ordered by lawyer to deny access to 9/11 toxin docs
A New York City Freedom of Information Law official deposed over long-sought documents about the toxins swirling over Ground Zero admitted a city attorney told him to deny an appeal for the pivotal information from 9/11 survivors — a bombshell revelation that sparked a heated argument between attorneys and shut the deposition down early, the Daily News has learned. More.
NY1 obtains deposition about city's claim it had no post-9/11 air quality documents
In the nearly 25 years since Sept. 11, 2001, more people have died from 9/11-related illnesses than the 2,753 who died on the day of the attacks, according to the 9/11 Memorial and Museum. More.
NY1 obtains deposition about city's claim it had no post-9/11 air quality documents
In the nearly 25 years since Sept. 11, 2001, more people have died from 9/11-related illnesses than the 2,753 who died on the day of the attacks, according to the 9/11 Memorial and Museum. More.
Study finds link between PTSD and early aging in 9/11 survivors
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder likely causes 9/11 first responders and survivors to age faster, leaving sufferers prone to immune system lapses, chronic illnesses and organ deterioration, a study published last month by researchers at Stony Brook University found. More.
Garbarino Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Urging Reappointment of Dr. John Howard to Lead World Trade Center Health Program
Congressman Andrew Garbarino (NY-02), today led a bipartisan, bicameral letter urging Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to reappoint Dr. John Howard to another six-year term as Director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and Administrator of the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP). More.
Garbarino Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Urging Reappointment of Dr. John Howard to Lead World Trade Center Health Program
Congressman Andrew Garbarino (NY-02), today led a bipartisan, bicameral letter urging Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to reappoint Dr. John Howard to another six-year term as Director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and Administrator of the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP). More.
Lawmakers urge Kennedy to reappoint head of 9/11 health program
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is urging Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to reappoint Dr. John Howard to another six-year term as director of NIOSH and administrator of the World Trade Center Health Program. More.