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Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Support 9/11 Victims, First Responders, and Their Loved Ones
“On this solemn day of remembrance, let us not only honor the lives lost on 9/11, but also extend our support to the survivors, their loved ones and our first responders,” Governor Hochul said.
World Trade Center 9/11 Rescue Workers Show Higher Risk of Melanoma
Rescue workers had a higher rate of malignant melanoma between 2005 and 2015 compared the general population of New York State.
The 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund’s message for survivors: Help is available
Chief Investigative Reporter Jonathan Dienst recently spoke with the new special master of the victim compensation fund.
Republicans Who Voted Against 9/11 Victims Fund Post Tributes
Republican politicians who voted against legislation to establish a health care fund for victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack posted tributes to social media on the attack’s 22nd anniversary.
9/11 hero who saved six men before cancer diagnosis died days after transplant
While Roy Chelsen himself survived 9/11, he paid for his heroism.
VERIFY: Fast facts about the long-term impact of 9/11 attacks
According to the New York City Fire Department, 343 New York firefighters died on 9/11. Their union now says 341 have died of conditions they got because of the attacks.
9/11 nightmare never ends for cancer victims, families
Cancer linked to the toxic emissions at Ground Zero, the Pentagon and Shanksville “sicken 1,000 people a month,” said attorney Dan Hansen, who has clients from New England to New Jersey.
9/11 families urge City to release data on long-term health impacts stemming from World Trade Center attack
The coalition requests information about hazardous substances contained in World Trade Center buildings.
Release NYC’s secret WTC files
Mr. Mayor, having been a working cop on 9/11 at the WTC, you can hand over the records now or wait until your lawyers lose in court.
Congress isn’t done with 9/11: The World Trade Center Health Program must be fully funded
Down the road medical care for these people will have to be rationed. Should that be our legacy in the years ahead as more and more get sicker and more die?