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Study Finds No Overall Greater Cancer Risk in 9/11 Firefighters

Scientists say it may take decades to determine an excess risk linked to 9/11

Governor Proposes New NYC Monument to Honor 9/11 First Responders

Gov. Andrew Cuomo is calling for a new 9/11 memorial to be built honoring the first responders.

Exclusive: After NY1 Report, City Agrees to Add Names to 9/11 First Responder Memorial

Changes are coming to a memorial dedicated to first responders from Staten Island who died from September 11th-related illnesses.

Period for Ground Zero Workers to Seek Compensation Is Extended

New York State is extending the period for workers and volunteers to seek medical benefits and lost wages resulting from their involvement in the rescue and recovery operations in Lower Manhattan after the attack on Sept. 11, 2001.

Never Forgetting 9/11 In The Worst Possible Way

The words of lawmakers promise one thing, but the heroes of Sept. 11 see very different deeds.

‘People are still getting sick’: The lasting health impacts of 9/11, 15 years later

Esther Regelson lived two blocks south of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.

9/11 health crisis continues: New York cleaner fights cancer 15 years later

Merita Zejnuni was working nearby when the towers fell. It wasn’t until 2009 that she began treatment – but ‘I don’t want anyone to feel sorry for me’

9/11 health crisis: death toll from illness nears number killed on day of attacks

At least 1,000 people have died from illnesses tied to exposure to debris

Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation to Ensure Benefits for 9/11 Workers and Volunteers

Legislation Extends Deadline for New Claims Related to 9/11 Rescue, Recovery and Clean-Up

Governor Cuomo Announces Monument to be Built Honoring 9/11 First Responders and Survivors

State Will Launch Request for Proposals to Select Design and Location for Monument in New York City