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Studies show 9/11 attacks continue to take toll on first responder community

Two new studies show that nearly 17 years after 9/11, the attacks continue to take a toll on first responders.

Cancer is hitting 9/11 firefighters earlier and harder than previously thought, new report finds

Two reports on 9/11-related cancers were published today by JAMA

Two studies, editorial report on cancer risk for firefighters at World Trade Center disaster

Bottom Line: Two studies and a related editorial report on cancer risk for firefighters with the Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) exposed to the wreckage of the World Trade Center…

For firefighters who worked in World Trade Center rubble, the future includes a heightened risk of cancer

It’s been nearly 16 years since cleanup work officially ended at New York City’s ground zero, but the health effects for rescue and recovery workers are still making themselves known.

Schumer, Gillibrand Demand Special Doj Ig Probe Into Scam Targeting September 11th Victims Compensation Fund Recipients; Vcf Is Overseen By Doj & Senators Say Fed Agency Must Swiftly Determine Who Is Going After 9/11 Vics And How

Senators Say DOJ Must Determine Who Is Behind 9/11 VCF Scam In Order To Fully Assess Its Impact, Schumer, Gillibrand: 9/11 Families Have Suffered Enough

Phone scam targets 9/11 survivors, first responders

A phone scam is targeting survivors and first responders of the Sept. 11 terror attack in Manhattan.

Pols: ‘Outrageous’ scam targets Sept. 11 first responders, survivors

Congressional representatives including Peter King (R-Seaford) urge Federal Trade Commission to investigate “despicable” scam.

NY representatives call on FTC to investigate reports of 9/11 victim compensation scam

Three New York congressional representatives are asking the Federal Trade Commission to investigate reports that scammers are posing as Sept. 11 Victim Compensation Fund staffers…

Long Island community comes together to help retired NYPD officer pay for cancer treatment

He spent decades protecting lives — now his community is hoping to help save his.

Scammers posing as 9/11 victim compensation fund staff

Three local members of Congress are asking the Federal Trade Commission to investigate reports of a scam targeting victims of the September 11th terror attacks.