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Incidence and prevalence of antibody to hepatitis C virus in FDNY first responders before and after work at the World Trade Center disaster site
The goals of this study were to assess the impact of work at the World Trade Center (WTC) site in relation to new, post-9/11/2001 (9/11) antibody to hepatitis C Virus (anti-HCV)…
New Clinic to Increase Capacity in Scheduling Appointments for New Survivor Enrollees
The WTC Health Program has been working to address the time required for scheduling appointments for newly enrolled survivors…
FBI official, dead of 9/11-related cancer, remembered as number of cases grows
Hundreds of FBI officials in dark suits bowed their heads in a Virginia chapel Friday as a pastor offered a prayer to God: “Your son gave his life so that we may live.”
Behavior problems in adolescence and subsequent mental health in early adulthood: results from the World Trade Center Health Registry Cohort
The present study examined the association between 9/11-related adolescent behavioral problems on mental health outcomes in early adulthood.
Memorial service honors FBI agent who died from cancer as a result from work during Sept. 11 attack
The Sept. 11 attacks is a day that is still etched in many people’s memories. Thousands of people died that day, including many first responders.
Assemblymember Yuh-Line Niou Passes 9/11 Health Bill
This week, Assembly Bill A10499 (Niou), which assists individuals who participated in World Trade Center rescue, recovery or clean-up operations, passed the Assembly.
Editorial: 9-11 attacks continue to claim lives
Long-term illnesses from exposure to toxins at Ground Zero still destroying lives
Alcohol and Drug-Related Mortality among Enrollees in the World Trade Center Health Registry (WTCHR), 2004-12.
Have World Trade Center Health Registry (WTCHR) enrollees experienced increased alcohol and drug-related mortality associated with exposures to the events of 9/11/01?
BLOG: Another good officer taken too soon
It’s been a tough few years for the local law enforcement community, as several well-known and well-liked officers died way too early….
11 years after trooper’s death, Lockport widow seeking 9/11 compensation
Trooper Lawrence W. Lakeman was among as many as 4,000 members of the New York State Police who were sent to Lower Manhattan in the wake of the al-Qaida attacks on the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001.