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
Another moment of silence: 9/11 memorial ceremony this year to include tribute to rescuers killed by recovery-related illnesses
The 9/11 Memorial & Museum will add a new moment of silence to its 25th commemoration ceremony of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks in NYC, Washington, DC, and Pennsylvania. More.
Evolving Cancer Characteristics Among World Trade Center Survivors
Local community populations ("survivors") exposed to the World Trade Center (WTC) disaster experienced complex exposures to mixtures of dust and combustion products with potential carcinogenic effects. More.
West Islip event a reminder to ailing 9/11 first responders of benefits still available
As a Suffolk County fire coordinator on Sept. 11, 2001, Anthony LaFerrera sent volunteer firefighters from the Town of Babylon to Ground Zero. More.
NY National Guard could finally get 9/11 workers’ comp
New York lawmakers want to give workers’ compensation benefits to members of the National Guard who responded to Ground Zero on September 11, 2001. More.
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.
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.