NYC releases 25-year-old documents on post-9/11 air toxicity
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the release of tens of thousands of documents detailing what city officials knew about toxic air following the September 11 attacks.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday announced the release of tens of thousands of documents detailing what city officials knew about toxic air after the September 11 attacks, as the 25th anniversary approaches.
Thousands of people continue to suffer from illnesses related to exposure to toxic air in the aftermath of the attacks, according to the announcement.
Sources
- New York City releases post-9/11 air toxicity information kept secret for 25 years — France 24 — English
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