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NYPD Officer Mark Natale, a 9/11 responder, dies of cancer

The South Huntington native, 55, worked at Ground Zero after the attacks on the Twin Towers.

9/11 Firefighters at Greater Risk of Multiple Myeloma Precursor, Study Reports

New York City firefighters exposed to the 9/11 World Trade Center (WTC) disaster are at greater risk for developing a condition called monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS)…

9/11 veterans ‘out’ man who claimed to be firefighter at Ground Zero

When Don Prince saw a news story about Steven Shapiro being arrested on charges of credit-card theft, he recognized him right away.

Special Events at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum to Honor Rescue and Recovery Workers

The 9/11 Memorial & Museum will host a weeklong series of commemorative activities in recognition of the 16th anniversary of the end of the historic rescue, recovery and relief efforts at Ground Zero.

9/11 Health Care

9/11 health care was won through the efforts of a coalition of 9/11 responders, community members and others.

9/11 Health and Compensation in the News

Below are summaries with url’s to news articles that appeared recently about 9/11 Health and Compensation issues. An archive of past articles by year, can be found on the 911 Health Watch website at http://www.911healthwatch.org/news/ : April 30, 2018 — timesunion — Mets to salute local trooper who died after working at 9/11 site A […]

Mets to salute local trooper who died after working at 9/11 site

A state trooper who died Jan. 2 from an illness tied to his assignment at the smoldering World Trade Center after the 9/11 attacks will be honored…

Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Community Members Exposed to World Trade Center Dust and Fumes

A relationship between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and exposure to the World Trade Center (WTC) dust and fumes has been suggested in responders but little is known about a possible relationship in community members.

9/11 Health and Compensation in the News

Below are summaries with url’s to news articles that appeared recently about 9/11 Health and Compensation issues. An archive of past articles by year, can be found on the 911 Health Watch website at http://www.911healthwatch.org/news/ : April 24, 2018 — Kirsten Gillibrand — Schumer, Gillibrand Demand Special Doj Ig Probe Into Scam Targeting September 11th […]

Ground Zero Workers Battling Cancer Years Later

Many of the rescue workers who flooded the ruins of the World Trade Center after 9/11 now face their own private battles for survival, a pair of new studies shows.