Archive of News (2022)
Panel could add uterine cancer to WTC Health Program coverage
Currently, uterine cancer is the only type of cancer not covered under the program.
Cancers of the uterus finally headed to list of 9/11 illnesses — boon to female first responders, downtown NYC residents
Members of New York’s congressional delegation have repeatedly petitioned the WTC Health Program to put cancers of the uterus on the 9/11 illness list.
World Trade Center Health Program Publishes Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
The WTC Health Program is considering adding uterine cancer to the WTC-Related Conditions list.
Global DNA Methylation Profiles in Peripheral Blood of WTC-Exposed Community Members with Breast Cancer
The results suggest potential epigenetic links between WTC exposure and breast cancer in local community members enrolled in the WTC EHC program.
Nadler Presses City Hall to Release Documents from 2001 about City Hall’s Awareness of Ground Zero Health Risks
The push by Mr. Nadler and Ms. Maloney has garnered support from local activists who focus on the continuing health impacts of the 2001 terrorist attacks.
Cancer cases linger over 9/11 anniversary
As the 18th anniversary of the attacks approaches, New York continues to count the number of people who have developed cancer or other serious illnesses.
Reps. Maloney, Nadler Call on Mayor Adams to Disclose City Records on Governmental Knowledge of the Scope of the Health Threats to 9/11 Responders and Survivors
Congressmembers Carolyn B. Maloney and Jerrold Nadler asked Mayor Adams to release “any documents related to 9/11 from the period of September 11, 2001 through the spring of 2002.”
N.Y. lawmakers ask NYC Mayor Adams for help in getting answers about Ground Zero toxins
The city had never given a full accounting of what the mayor and his team knew about the situation, and when they knew it, the lawmakers say.
Rutgers-Led Effort Is Close to Getting Uterine Cancer Covered by WTC Health Program
The public now has 45 days to comment before the provision becomes final.
World Trade Center dust induces nasal and neurological tissue injury while propagating reduced olfaction capabilities and increased anxiety behaviors
This study was designed to test if WTC particle-induced nasal and neurologic tissue injury may result in unforeseen functional and behavioral outcomes.