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New Yorkers were told Ground Zero air was safe. It wasn’t
Dust from Ground Zero had many known carcinogens – soot, benzene, cement, asbestos, heavy metals, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and dioxins – which were released into the air of lower Manhattan with the collapse of the towers.
NY delegation in Congress fought for 9/11 aid, and is still fighting
Two days after the Sept. 11 attacks, members of New York’s congressional delegation gathered outside of the West Wing waiting for a meeting with then-President George W. Bush.
20 years later, 9/11 endures
This anniversary, and the end of a war 9/11 sparked, should be cause for reflection on what we truly want America to be.
Sept. 11 investigation: Syracuse federal agent recalls silent NYC, empty shoes, acts of kindness
Twenty years ago, Mary Kate Anton was like most Americans, watching in horror at an unimaginable tragedy.
Among 9/11 Survivors, Health Effects Linger
Twenty years on, acute respiratory illnesses associated with Sept. 11 have evolved into chronic conditions including cancer.
Decades After Toxic Exposure, 9/11 First Responders May Still Lower Their Risk of Lung Injury
Losing weight and treating excess levels of fat in the blood may help prevent lung disease in firefighters who were exposed to dangerous levels of fine particles from fire, smoke, and toxic chemicals on September 11, 2001.
9/11 responders are battling long-term health issues
Experts in disaster and emergency response report that responders to the 9/11 terrorist attacks of 2001 are still battling significant health issues two decades later.
Maloney, Nadler Lead Dems in Urging House Leadership to Include World Trade Center Health Program Funding in Reconciliation Legislation
“The clock is ticking, and we cannot afford to abandon our responders and survivors during their time of need.”
The Toll of 9/11: 20 Years Later, First Responders Still Struggle with Health Effects
Twenty years after the attacks, the toll they’ve taken on the FBI is evident.
Dying 9/11 volunteer asks for one thing: a roller coaster ride
Malm had been adamant everyone in her group join her because she wanted to share the moment – a small gesture that represented so much of her life.