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Children Exposed to Chemicals in 9/11 “Dust” Show Early Signs of Risk of Heart Disease
Sixteen years after the collapse of the World Trade Center towers sent a “cloud” of toxic debris across Lower Manhattan, children living nearby who likely breathed in the ash and fumes are showing early signs of risk for future…
Children exposed to chemicals in 9/11 ‘dust’ show signs of heart disease risk
Children who breathed in the ash and fumes saturating the air of Lower Manhattan after the terrorist attack on 9/11 show early signs of heart disease risk, according to a new study.
Children exposed to 9/11 ‘dust’ show signs of heart disease risk
Toxic dust from the collapse of the World Trade Center 16 years ago is sickening the next generation.
Transit staffers honored with medals for work at Ground Zero in aftermath of 9/11 attacks
A group of 10 transit workers on Thursday received recognition for their time toiling at Ground Zero in the weeks after 9/11.
9/11 Deaths, Family Sorrows Continue for FDNY
The terror attacks of September 11, 2001 continue to kill people.
Rupa Bhattacharyya: Sept. 11 first responders still feeling the pain 16 years on
Next week marks the 16th anniversary of the September 11th attacks.
Retired firefighter, 59, dies of 9/11-related cancer, 16 years after he spent weeks at Ground Zero
The 9/11 terror attacks have claimed the life of another firefighter who spent weeks at Ground Zero, according to the union that represents city firefighters.
9/11 EMT battling cancer gets bucket list surprise
Retired FDNY EMT Salvatore Turturici was gifted a motorcycle after wanting to ride one since his cancer diagnosis
Westchester seeks names of locals who died from 9/11-related illnesses
Westchester County is compiling the names of 9/11 first responders who died from rescue-related illnesses, with the goal of including them in the annual remembrance ceremony.
9/11 hero battling cancer gets surprise of a lifetime
A retired FDNY EMT suffering from a 9/11 related caner was surprised Wednesday with a new motorcycle, riding one had been on his bucket-list after he was diagnosed.