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Cancer’s toll on 9/11 survivors is accelerating 25 years later
The number of victims receiving aid has tripled in recent years, a Post analysis finds, as the illness’s toll becomes more apparent.
Inside WTC Health Program’s history as 9/11 illness fight evolves
As revelations about the 9/11 illness fight continue to mount, advocates and responders have emphasized the importance of learning from the history of the federal programs caring for those sickened in connection to the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
New 9/11 moment of silence this year will honor victims of toxic exposure
This year, the 25th anniversary of the attacks, the 9/11 Memorial and Museum said it will now add a seventh moment of silence “honoring all who have died from health effects of 9/11 and its aftermath” to its official commemoration ceremony.
Howard reappointed to lead NIOSH, World Trade Center Health Program
Dr. John Howard receives another six-year term overseeing NIOSH and a health program serving more than 140,000 9/11 responders and survivors.
Younger victims sought for 9/11 health benefits program
Those 21 or younger at time of attacks can get testing, financial help.
Federal program wants to study young people whose health was affected by the 9/11 attacks
Twenty-five years after the World Trade Center attacks in Lower Manhattan, the federal government wants to study the health effects on an overlooked demographic: children, teens, young adults, and those in utero on Sept. 11, 2001.
NYC’s 9/11 document release could expand number of people receiving federal benefits
As part of a settlement agreement, the city established the documents portal, which includes air quality test records, and has also agreed to publish more records once they are reviewed and personal information is redacted.
“Toxic Nightmare”: 25 Years After 9/11, Health Effects Linger for Thousands
As New York City marks 25 years since the attacks of September 11, 2001, we host a roundtable discussion about the lingering health effects still affecting thousands of people who were exposed to toxic air and debris around Ground Zero.
The long death toll: How 9/11 is still claiming its first responders
Twenty-five years after the attacks on September 11, 2001, the health toll on the first responders who rushed to help continues to mount.
Nonprofit executive weighs in on 9/11 records release
Ben Chevat, executive director of 9/11 Health Watch, joined “News All Day” to discuss the documents’ release.