Archive of News (2016)
‘Left in the dust’: Locals continue fight for 9/11 healthcare
In 2001, Kimberly Flynn spent her days poring over research for the Environmental Law and Justice Project at the organization’s Broadway office Downtown, about eight blocks from the World Trade Center, but on Sept. 11, her work took her to New Jersey, sparing her from the initial inundation of toxic dust that enveloped Lower Manhattan […]
New concerns over 9/11 first responders’ mental health
First responders to the September 11th attacks have been stricken with respiratory illnesses and cancer.
15 years later, 9/11 responders might be sick and not even know it
Making the decision to help 15 years ago might end Garrett Goodwin’s life early.
9/11’s Second Wave: Cancer and Other Diseases Linked to the 2001 Attacks Are Surging
When Placido Perez closes his eyes, he can still see the World Trade Center towers beneath him.
Many Still Eligible for Benefits Under WTC Health Program
It’s been 15 years since 9/11 and people are still seeking help from the World Trade Center Health Program which provides medical and mental health care for those suffering from the attack…
‘Never Forget’: Mainers make aid to 9/11 responders their mission
Kevin Hogan remembers right where he was on Sept. 11, 2001.
Caring for World Trade Center Responders
Fifteen years after 9/11, the World Trade Center Health Program at Rutgers continues to monitor and treat heroic responders and participate in research on their health problems
NY1 For You: 9/11 First Responder Still Battling for Benefits Even After Zadroga Act
Many 9/11 first responders are still dealing with the fallout from that tragic day.
15 Years Later, Nearly 40,000 People Have Health Conditions Related to 9/11
Rates of some diseases may continue to rise among people exposed to toxins from the September 11 terrorist attacks.
Exclusive: Staten Island 9/11 Memorial Still Lacks the Names of the Heroes It’s Honoring
A memorial on Staten Island was supposed to honor first responders who died as a result of working at the World Trade Center site, but many families are upset by how it turned out.