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9/11 FDNY first responders killed by Ground Zero toxins rises to 370 — surpassing total that died on day of terror attack
In the past year alone, 28 more members of the FDNY have died from 9/11-related illness and officials expect the number to increase — as federal funding is on the verge of drying out by 2028.
FDNY firefighters urge Congress to fund long-term care for 9/11-related illnesses
FDNY firefighters are making what they hope will be their final plea to Congress for long-term healthcare funding for first responders suffering from illnesses linked to toxic exposure at Ground Zero.
Rep. Goldman: ‘It’s inexcusable’ NYC hasn’t released documents about 9/11 air quality
In the days after the terrorist attacks, Christine Todd Whitman, the head of the U.S. EPA at the time, declared the downtown air safe. It’s something she apologized for years later.
For some 9/11 first responders, the memories ‘are just not there’ after toxin exposure
The memory issues began subtly for Sept. 11 first responder Thomas Lenzo: A forgotten name, a missed appointment.
World Trade Center Health Program needs $3 billion in additional funding, 9/11 first responder advocates say
The World Trade Center Health Program was to be funded through 2090, but outspoken advocate John Feal says that money is running out.
New York delegation works to shore up health funding for 9/11 survivors
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) and Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-Bayport) said they see a pathway for Congress this year to cover a projected $2.7 billion shortfall that would start at the end of 2027.
Letter: Thousands still suffering from 9/11 toxins
“Every year around this time, I don’t just vividly remember the horror of 9/11, but I also appreciate my luck on that day years ago.”
More FDNY responders have died from 9/11-related illnesses than the attack itself
On Sept. 11, 2001, 343 FDNY responders were killed, many as they rushed into burning, collapsing skyscrapers. Since that day, 363 more have died of illnesses related to the toxic work.
World Trade Center exposure linked to increased DNA methylation
World Trade Center (WTC) exposure is associated with increased DNA methylation, which may contribute to breast cancer.
U.S. Law Enforcement Officers Honor Director of Rutgers World Trade Center Health Program
Iris Udasin, a professor at the Rutgers School of Public Health, will be presented the “Service Above Self” award at 9/11 ceremony in Washington, D.C.