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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.
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.
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.
Estimation of Future Cancer Burden Among Rescue and Recovery Workers Exposed to the World Trade Center Disaster
What is the estimated number of new cancer cases among rescue and recovery workers exposed to carcinogenic agents during the September 11, 2001, World Trade Center (WTC) attack…