Help One Step Closer For 9/11 Responders With Cancer
A health advisory committee has recommended that certain cancers be included in coverage under the Zadroga Act.
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A health advisory committee has recommended that certain cancers be included in coverage under the Zadroga Act.
Pending a confidentiality agreement, the health information of more that 300 police department personnel who developed cancer after working at the World Trade Center site will be given to Mount Sinai Medical Center.
The preliminary plan for the site calls for barricades and four checkpoints for cabs, delivery trucks and private cars.
Moira Ann Smith was one of 23 NYPD officers killed on September 11th. She evacuated hundreds of people out of Tower Two on that fateful day.
Port Authority executive director Patrick Foye is very excited about the 408-foot-tall broadcast tower planned for the 104th floor of the new One World Trade Center.
Though the weather was unseasonably warm this January it was also unusually windy. Because of that, the Port Authority had to halt the erection of steel on One World Trade Center for a considerable number of days for safety reasons.
The Bloomberg administration has provided a list to Mount Sinai Medical Center of 40,000 cops who worked at the World Trade Center site after 9/11, but the public advocate says it's not enough.
On the day the towers fell Jordan Lifander was really a volunteer in Cedarhurst on Long Island. He did not "survive" the disaster any more than those of us who watched it on television.
Congress has set aside billions of dollars to compensate and treat people suffering from illnesses potentially caused by the clouds of soot and smoke released on Sept. 11, 2001.
The Fire Department says some of the beams fell on an unoccupied trailer. A construction worker nearby was looked at by emergency responders, but was not taken to the hospital.
Legislation is moving through Congress that would take some control away from the Port Authority and provide oversight by the U.S. DOT to protect drivers against massive toll hikes.
Some elected officials had called on the city to disclose information sought by Mount Sinai Medical Center ahead of a federal review. Officials will consider whether cancer should be added to the illnesses covered by the Zadroga act.
Retired EMS assistant chief John McFarland was revered within the FDNY, and today he is being laid to rest after dying from a brain tumor linked to his service after the attacks of 9/11.
New reports show the troubled Port Authority mismanaged funds and is accused of wasting billions of dollars. But so far, the "P-A" is saying "N-O."
They worked tirelessly at the World Trade Center site searching for survivors and human remains after the attacks of September 11, 2001, and now the town of Brookhaven and the Rocky Point VFW will honor canines at their 9/11 memorial in Coram.
Details are being released of an audit of the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey ordered by both governors.
PBA President Patrick Lynch said 56 police officers have died and 297 others have been diagnosed with cancer.
The cost of One World Trade Center is rising sharply everyday. Now, the Port Authority has discovered that the loading docks under the building won't be ready in time for its tenants.
Later this month, the Port Authority will be sending out requests for design proposals for the observation deck atop the new One World Trade Center.
Developer Larry Silverstein is looking for someone to pre-lease 400,000 square feet in the building. Amid the current financial climate, attracting that kind of tenant has proved challenging.
It was nightmare getting to work for PATH train riders Friday thanks to the domino effect of a police investigation in Manhattan.
Is actor Mark Wahlberg letting his tough guy roles get to his head?
The noose was found on the 64th floor of the building, which is still under construction.
Work on a planned museum at the World Trade Center has ground to a halt because of a financial dispute, and there is now no possibility it will open on time next year, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg said.
Commuting by car got a bit less attractive in 2011.
A vending machine in Coney Island is offering something unusual alongside the neighborhood's classic attractions: original artwork from local artists.
Kevin Hart and Stephen A. Smith say Spike Lee deserves a championship ring from the Knicks. Rings are typically given to players, coaches and executives.
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent was reportedly struck by a vehicle and then opened fire in New Jersey Monday morning, Stafford Township police said.
One person died in Maryland, and seven were sickened in New York and Virginia due to a Listeria outbreak linked to contaminated ricotta cheese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Knicks fans in New York City are still celebrating after the big win as they look forward to the ticker-tape parade Thursday.
A vending machine in Coney Island is offering something unusual alongside the neighborhood's classic attractions: original artwork from local artists.
Kevin Hart and Stephen A. Smith say Spike Lee deserves a championship ring from the Knicks. Rings are typically given to players, coaches and executives.
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent was reportedly struck by a vehicle and then opened fire in New Jersey Monday morning, Stafford Township police said.
Knicks fans in New York City are still celebrating after the big win as they look forward to the ticker-tape parade Thursday.
Knicks fans were gearing up Sunday for a week of celebrations that will culminate with a ticker-tape parade down the famed Canyon of Heroes in Manhattan on Thursday morning.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Thursday and Friday will be First Alert Weather Days in the New York City area, with high temperatures and the chance for strong storms.
The Stamford Fire Department said high winds ripped the 3,000-square-foot flag off the pole atop the WWE building and sent it flying into electrical wires.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
Vinícius Júnior scored an equalizing goal in the 32nd minute to give five-time champion Brazil a 1-1 draw against Morocco.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
Ten of the 16 stadiums hosting Men's World Cup matches across North America are using Rutgers turfgrass, which is bred at a sprawling 300-acre research farm in Freehold.
Leaders from around the Tri-State Area are encouraging fans to use public transportation to get to and from the World Cup matches.
Severe weather and storm threats return to the New York City area on Sunday.
After a 10-year fight, a Long Island mother's push for family court reforms is nearing the finish line.
Severe weather and storm threats return to the New York City area on Sunday.
The man accused of driving drunk and killing a Nassau County police officer in January has changed his plea to guilty.
Long Island reporter Jennifer McLogan was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Folio Awards Luncheon.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
The U.S. and Iran are expected to meet for a signing ceremony on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland, Pakistan's prime minister said.
The U.S. military has killed Niño Guerrero, the alleged leader of Venezuela-based gang Tren de Aragua, President Trump announced Friday.
Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would not harm U.S. consumers or weaken competition, DOJ antitrust enforcers said.
After a 10-year fight, a Long Island mother's push for family court reforms is nearing the finish line.
A federal appellate court denied a last-minute attempt by the Trump administration to stop the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center on Friday.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
The Broadway revival of the musical (nominated for 11 Tony Awards) depicts drama, joy and heartbreak in the pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century, with parallels to the contemporary world, from issues of race to the immigrant experience.
Madonna performed a surprise concert in Times Square weeks before the release of her "Confessions II" album.
Kevin Hart and Stephen A. Smith say Spike Lee deserves a championship ring from the Knicks. Rings are typically given to players, coaches and executives.
Knicks fans in New York City are still celebrating after the big win as they look forward to the ticker-tape parade Thursday.
The Golden Knights had taken a two-games-to-one lead in the Stanley Cup Finals, but Carolina came roaring back, winning three straight to take home their first championship since the 2005-2006 season.
Ben Rice hit a tiebreaking home run in the ninth inning, José Caballero added a three-run blast and the Yankees beat the Blue Jays 8-3 on Sunday for their sixth win in seven games.
A.J. Ewing finished a triple shy of the cycle and the Mets beat the Braves 8-1 on Sunday to hand the top team in the majors its second consecutive series loss.
A vending machine in Coney Island is offering something unusual alongside the neighborhood's classic attractions: original artwork from local artists.
A years-long battle is intensifying over the future of an old rail line in Queens that was abandoned after a fire over 50 years ago.
Harlem's historic Cotton Club recently announced it was up for sale. The news comes as jazz clubs across the borough disappear.
Jasir Gipson was shot by a stray bullet at 5 years old while walking with his mother. More than a decade later, he's graduating from high school with nothing but a smile.
Garbage piling up near freight train tracks is frustrating many Maspeth residents.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dr. Moses Olorunnisola, a pediatrician at Hackensack Meridian Health, discusses methods of reducing the risks of childhood food allergies.
Dozens of World Cup teams are setting up home bases in the U.S., including at the New York Red Bulls' facility deep in the New Jersey suburbs. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn takes a look inside.
The single-engine aircraft crashed into a field shortly after takeoff just south of Kansas City.
Tony Sadiku has the Tri-State Area's updated Monday afternoon First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
The impacted products were made by Clover Hill Dairy, located in Mechanicsville, Maryland.
