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NY police detective dies of 9/11-related cancer
Suffolk Police Det. Stephen Mullen, a decorated and revered 26-year veteran, died on Friday of cancer he contracted while responding to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks
A Daughter, Her Father, 9/11 and “The Weight of Dust”
On the morning of September 11, 2001, eight-year-old Amy Gaines’ father, Scott, dropped her off at the school bus stop.
World Trade Center volunteer battles lung cancer
In the days after the September 11th attacks, thousands of people from across the country flooded into the World Trade Center site, wanting to help.
As 9/11 fund runs out, a breast cancer diagnosis shows the need to protect future victims
John Mormando leaves his Times Square office a bit early each day to head downtown.
Suffolk County cop dies of 9/11-related cancer
A Long Island police detective who volunteered in Lower Manhattan in the immediate aftermath of the September 11, 2001, attacks has died.
NY Rep. Has Hope For 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund
Public health officials expect the number of people diagnosed with illnesses related to the World Trade Center attack to keep growing.
Suicide never entered his mind. Then 9/11 happened.
Cliff Bauman was plagued by guilt after the 9/11 attacks. After surviving a suicide attempt, he knew he had to seek help.
Centereach firefighter seeks record of Ground Zero work for line-of-duty leave
He blames the Centereach Fire Department for losing track of his service documentation, without which his social and financial benefits would be delayed.
Beloved retired FDNY EMT ‘Joey Challenger’ dies of 9/11 illness
A beloved FDNY emergency medical technician who was as strong as the muscle cars he adored died early Friday following a long battle with a 9/11-related illness, friends and family members said.
DHS agent dies of 9/11-related illness
Dennis P. McCarthy assisted with recovery efforts at Ground Zero