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A landfill in their backyard

The closure of one of the world’s largest landfills, Fresh Kills, in March 2001 was a victory for residents on New York City’s Staten Island, who complained about the waste site for years.

Trump Administration Secretly Withheld Millions from FDNY 9/11 Health Program

The Trump administration has secretly siphoned nearly $4 million away from a program that tracks and treats FDNY firefighters and medics suffering from 9/11 related illnesses, the Daily News has learned.

World Trade Center Health Program Still Treating Hundreds Of 9/11 Victims, 19 Years Later

Friday marks 19 years since the terror attacks on the Twin Towers in Lower Manhattan.

9/11 responders still need help

First, it was the horror of that tragic day, 19 years ago, as first responders ran into the fire, even as the buildings collapsed and debris rained down.

How Many 9/11 Survivors Have Died of COVID-19? At Least 42 — and Likely Many More

Michael Field arrived at the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, shortly after the terrorist attacks on the Twin Towers.

Trump administration secretly withheld millions from FDNY 9/11 health program

The Trump administration has secretly siphoned nearly $4 million away from a program that tracks and treats FDNY firefighters and medics suffering from 9/11 related illnesses, the Daily News has learned.

19 Years After 9/11 Attacks, Illness Concerns Linger for First Responders

America was forever changed 19 years ago Friday as terrorists mounted the deadliest attack ever on U.S. soil.

FDNY adds 27 names to 9/11 memorial wall for World Trade Center-related deaths

The FDNY added the names of 27 department members who died of illnesses related to their work in the rescue and recovery efforts at the World Trade Center to the FDNY World Trade Center Memorial Wall…

9/11 cancer victim gets help after his attorney absconds with $1 million settlement

A retired police officer suffering from 9/11 related cancer is receiving assistance from a New York City attorney after he was allegedly ripped off for his Victims Compensation settlement by his attorney.

9/11 Survivors Work To Overcome Trauma Every Day

The saying goes “time heals all wounds,” but for countless 9/11 survivors, the trauma of that day is still with them.