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Sept. 11 survivors, first responders face higher rates of heart disease

First responders and survivors at the World Trade Center during the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, were exposed to hazardous materials.

9/11 survivors face higher risk of heart and lung problems

Survivors of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in New York City on September 11, 2001 – and first-responders who were on the scene that day – may have an increased risk for heart and lung diseases…

Study Investigates Long-Term Health of 9/11 Survivors

First responders and survivors of the September 11 terrorist attack in New York City are suffering from an increased long-term risk of asthma, other respiratory diseases and heart attacks nearly 16 years after the tragic event.

Legislation allows unlimited sick leave for 9/11 first responders

When a second plane hit the South Tower at downtown Manhattan’s World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, Chris O’Connor was already on the scene.

She was a 9/11 hero and a decorated cop — but illness took her chance to be a mom

Beautiful baby Luke shares his mother’s sweet smile and striking green eyes.

Bill Would Give Green Cards to Undocumented 9/11 Volunteers

Carlos Cardona sifted through and cleared rubble for four days at ground zero after the Sept. 11 attacks.

Teachers and Students Ailing From 911 Toxins

It’s not just first responders ailing from the toxic September 11 air of 16 years ago.

Dem bill would grant green cards to undocumented 9/11 workers

The head of the House Democratic Caucus will introduce legislation next week that would grant permanent legal status to hundreds of undocumented workers who toiled in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks.

First responders score victories during legislative session

In a legislative session known more for what was not accomplished, New York’s first responders walked away from Albany with several policy victories.

World Trade Center Health Program Administrator, Dr. John Howard’s statement on the 6th Anniversary of the World Trade Center Health Program.

Here is the World Trade Center Health Program Administrator, Dr. John Howard’s YouTube message on the 6th Anniversary of the World Trade Center Health Program.