Lawmakers: Billions in funding needed for WTC Health Program
The program services more than 120,000 9/11 responders and survivors across all 50 states.
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The program services more than 120,000 9/11 responders and survivors across all 50 states.
Billions of dollars in additional funding is needed to keep the World Trade Center Health Program running, according to members of New York and New Jersey Congressional delegation.
Joseph Pfeifer, 67, was the first chief to respond to the World Trade Center attacks on 9/11.
It took years of advocacy and scientific study for uterine cancer to be added to the coverage list.
Since 9/11, hundreds of women exposed to Ground Zero toxins have developed uterine cancer, but that illness wasn't covered by the World Trade Center Health Program -- until today. CBS2's Tony Aiello spoke with advocates about what that could mean for potentially thousands of women.
Tuesday marks the start of regular services and the first opportunity for the public to go inside.
Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine was destroyed when the South Tower collapsed. On Tuesday, it was reopened to the public after years of financial setbacks and construction delays. CBS2's Marcia Kramer reports.
The church was destroyed when the South Tower collapsed on Sept. 11, 2001. Two decades later, a brand new church has been rebuilt.
The only house of worship destroyed in the Sept. 11 terror attacks is officially reopening in the shadow the World Trade Center.
The program covers 68 forms of cancer related to exposure to toxins near Ground Zero.
His death comes as the FDNY's post-9/11 death toll quickly approaches the number of firefighters who died that day.
A retired firefighter will be laid to rest Monday after succumbing to a 9/11-related illness.
Some ran, some walked, but they were all united by a common purpose -- remembering the heroism and lives lost.
The event retraces the final steps hero FDNY Firefighter Stephen Siller took on the morning of 9/11. CBS2's Christina Fan has the story.
The annual walk and run retraces the steps of hero FDNY Firefighter Stephen Siller took on the morning of 9/11. CBS2's Christina Fan has more from the starting line.
The FDNY has reached another tragic milestone 21 years after 9/11.
The FDNY has reached another tragic milestone 21 years after 9/11.
A funeral was held Thursday for the former Major League Baseball pitcher who retired to become a police officer. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge has more from his friends and fellow officers.
The 37 members died of 9/11-related illnesses after taking part in the rescue and recovery efforts at Ground Zero.
The members all died of 9/11 related illnesses after taking part in the rescue and recovery efforts.
The 37-year-old police officer and former MLB player was killed in a crash on his way to a 9/11 ceremony.
The officer was killed on his way to Sunday's 9/11 ceremony in Lower Manhattan.
Heart 9/11 is a foundation that rose from the rubble of ground zero and continues to make a difference.
They gathered Monday night to celebrate the spirit of Sept. 12 and to remember the open hearts and the helping hands that responded to the terror of the day before, 21 years ago. CBS2's Tony Aiello reports.
Certified 9/11-related cancer cases more than doubled in the past four years, according to the CDC.
The 2026 Met Gala co-chairs have been announced. Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams are set to join Vogue's Anna Wintour.
A fuel truck and house caught fire early Wednesday morning on Grandview Ave. in the Arlington section of Staten Island.
NJ Transit service into Midtown Manhattan was temporarily diverted to Hoboken due to overhead wire issues Wednesday morning.
Showers are expected, and if you're north and west of the city, you'll see some snow, possibly a few inches.
NYC Comptroller Brad Lander says he is running for Congress in New York's 10th District, challenging incumbent Rep. Dan Goldman.
The 2026 Met Gala co-chairs have been announced. Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams are set to join Vogue's Anna Wintour.
A fuel truck and house caught fire early Wednesday morning on Grandview Ave. in the Arlington section of Staten Island.
Showers are expected, and if you're north and west of the city, you'll see some snow, possibly a few inches.
NYC Comptroller Brad Lander says he is running for Congress in New York's 10th District, challenging incumbent Rep. Dan Goldman.
One driver claims an E-ZPass representative made a mistake entering her plate information into the system, and now it is costing her thousands.
Showers are expected, and if you're north and west of the city, you'll see some snow, possibly a few inches.
Authorities have released new details about the Dec. 2 standoff in Stamford, Connecticut, including video of officers inside an armored vehicle as it takes fire from the gunman and audio from a phone conversation between the gunman and a hostage negotiator.
Sunday's weather was calm and pleasantly chilly, but big changes are in store as we begin the new work week.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
CBS News New York has learned Jed Parkington, who died by suicide during a standoff with law enforcement on Tuesday, was fascinated with Nazi Germany.
NJ Transit service into Midtown Manhattan was temporarily diverted to Hoboken due to overhead wire issues Wednesday morning.
Showers are expected, and if you're north and west of the city, you'll see some snow, possibly a few inches.
The family of Mortimer Wortman IV, a Rutgers University student reported missing more than two weeks ago, continues to search for answers in his disappearance.
Three members of a family of four were killed in a crash on the New Jersey Turnpike, leaving their community heartbroken.
Three people are dead, including a minor, after a crash in East Windsor Township on the New Jersey Turnpike, state police said.
Blakeman, the two-term Nassau County executive, formally launched his 2026 campaign for governor of New York early Tuesday morning.
Republican Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is entering the 2026 New York governor's race, sources tell CBS News New York.
Sunday's weather was calm and pleasantly chilly, but big changes are in store as we begin the new work week.
A man is now in custody in Florida in connection to the 1997 murder of Tanya Denise Jackson on Long Island.
Nassau County Police charged Vito D'Ambrosio, of Seaford, with murdering his parents at A&A Italian Deli and Pizza in Bethpage.
NYC Comptroller Brad Lander says he is running for Congress in New York's 10th District, challenging incumbent Rep. Dan Goldman.
A Brooklyn man says his husband was detained by ICE at a routine green card interview at 26 Federal Plaza in November.
President Trump spoke about affordability and his economic agenda in the Poconos, in northeastern Pennsylvania, Tuesday night.
The Justice Department can release investigative materials from a sex trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime confidant of Jeffrey Epstein, a federal judge ruled.
Blakeman, the two-term Nassau County executive, formally launched his 2026 campaign for governor of New York early Tuesday morning.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
New York has no plans to change hepatitis B vaccine guidance after a Centers for Disease Control advisory panel voted to stop recommending a first dose for newborns.
In New York alone, there have already been more than 17,000 flu cases and nearly 1,000 hospitalizations, and doctors anticipate it's only going to get worse as more people gather for the holidays.
Colette Smith of the Bronx was diagnosed with lung cancer, despite never smoking. Her survival story is central to her push for early detection.
Some New Yorkers want the mayor-elect to appoint a new "rat czar" when he takes office after an uptick in rat sightings.
The 2026 Met Gala co-chairs have been announced. Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams are set to join Vogue's Anna Wintour.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
The iconic Wythe Diner was physically moved Saturday from its location in Williamsburg to Steiner Studios in Brooklyn's Navy Yard.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play" and his role in the series "Emily in Paris," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been sentenced to three more months in prison for violating his supervised release terms in a New York gang case.
Jalen Brunson scored 35 points and the Knicks defeated the struggling Raptors 117-101 in the NBA Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday night.
Emil Heineman scored the winning goal in the shootout and Bo Horvat scored twice in regulation as the Islanders beat the Golden Knights 5-4 on Tuesday.
Cody Glass scored the tiebreaking goal on a wrist shot with 7:36 remaining, and the Devils beat the Senators 4-3 on Tuesday night.
Edwin Díaz has agreed to a $69 million, three-year contract with the World Series champion Dodgers, The Associated Press reported Tuesday.
NBA star Terry Rozier was arrested in Orlando in October during a sweeping FBI crackdown in which 34 defendants were charged across two federal indictments.
Residents on East 57th Street say reckless drivers have caused life-altering injuries and even death, but despite petitions and years of advocacy, the city has yet to install a speed bump.
Neighbors in Brooklyn's Victorian Flatbush are expressing frustration after the city designated only part of their area as a historic district.
Brooklyn's Prospect Park is getting financing for a long-term project to battle the impacts of climate change, city leaders say.
The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music plans a 12,000-square-foot campus at One Prospect Park West, aiming to serve thousands more with music therapy and education programs.
Some residents at NYCHA's Eastchester Gardens in the Bronx say they've been shivering on and off all week.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
The overhead wire issues near Secaucus come in the middle of the morning commute for many riders.
NYC Comptroller Brad Lander announced he is running for Goldman's seat in New York's 10th congressional district.
Lander released a campaign video Wednesday morning, talking about his years of service in New York.
The six-story building went up in flames Tuesday morning, sending residents out into the cold. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the latest.
Investors are betting a divided Federal Reserve will deliver a quarter point rate cut for a third straight time. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
