- This week, the city released 170K pages of never-before-public documents suggesting officials knew of air quality risks.
- The WTC Health Program reports that 9,000+ people have died from related health problems, triple the casualties from the attacks.
- September 11, 2001: Terror attacks occur, becoming the deadliest in history.
- Current: NYC and America mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
- Exposure to dust at the World Trade Center has been tied to heightened risk of cardiovascular disease among firefighters, as well as respiratory disease and thousands of cancer diagnoses.
Nearly 3,000 people died on September 11, 2001, when Islamic extremists hijacked four planes, crashing two into the World Trade Center, one into the Pentagon, and another in Pennsylvania.35
The attacks remain the deadliest in history, with over 9,000 deaths attributed to related health issues since then, according to the WTC Health Program.2
This week, New York City released 170,000 pages of documents revealing that officials were aware of unsafe air quality conditions around Ground Zero, despite public assurances to the contrary.
“For the FDNY, September 11th did not end on September 11th,” said Eustace, highlighting the ongoing health crisis among first responders.
Commemorative events took place across the nation, with all living former presidents attending a ceremony in New York City. President Donald Trump remarked, “September 11 froze time and left profound grief.”
The legacy of 9/11 continues to impact lives, as the city grapples with the long-term effects of the attacks.
“Twenty-five years later, the world has changed. But we will never forget those we lost,” said New York Governor Kathy Hochul.
The documents released include contamination data and air quality reports, revealing concerns about the public's exposure to toxins.
The anniversary serves as a solemn reminder of the tragedy and its lasting impact on American society.
“The WTC Health Program reports that 9,000+ people have died from related health problems, triple the casualties from the attacks. Exposure to World Trade Center dust has been tied to heightened risk of cardiovascular disease among firefighters, as well as respiratory disease and thousands of cancer diagnoses.”
NBC New York
