Archive of News (2018)
Rep. Maloney Statement on 9/11 Anniversary
Never Forget. We made that promise 17 years ago, and every year since as families mourn those taken from us on 9/11 and in the following days, months, and years due to illness..
‘He told my son, ‘I can’t swim with you”: Widow recalls horror of husband’s sudden death from 9/11 illness
Judi Simmons was composed at the First Responders Memorial in Nesconset, showing us the statue her family donated in honor of her late husband Marty.
More than 10,000 people have a 9/11-related cancer — and the red tape for health care isn’t getting any thinner
Errol Louis discusses the growing rate of first responders and survivors being diagnosed with 9/11-related illnesses with retired FDNY Deputy Chief Richard Alles and Michael Barasch…
In lower Manhattan, three times a terror target, 9/11 anniversary is a day to reflect
John Velez stood by the pink rosebushes, his feet apart, his hands folded at his waist.
Editorial: Post-9/11, attack-related illnesses continue to take their toll
The illness and death toll from the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks continues to rise for first responders and recovery workers who answered the call of duty that fateful day…
Ground Zero Cop Who Beat Cancer Pays Tribute on 9/11
An NYPD officer reflects on 9/11 and the years since — overcoming illness from his years responding to ground zero.
9/11: NYPD DEDICATES TWITTER FEED TO HONOR HEROES WHO DIED ON SEPT. 11
You may not know their names, or the faces of these police officers, but they gave the ultimate sacrifice during the attacks on the World Trade Center 17 years ago.
Long-term effects for those who responded to Ground Zero – Charlotte, North Carolina
As the nation mourns the thousands of lives lost in the Sept. 11 attacks, Channel 9 is learning more about the long-term effects on those who responded to Ground Zero.
First responder struggles with illnesses from 9/11 attack
A New York City Police Department detective says he and many other first responders have to deal will illnesses from the attack from 9/11.
World Trade Center Health Program opens new clinic to handle backlog
Thanks to persistent lobbying by 9/11 victims, the 9/11 community, their advocates, and their attorneys, it became unavoidably clear that something had to be done to alleviate…