New York City releases 9/11 air quality records
LATEST Mayor Mamdani released 170,000 documents related to 9/11 air quality
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has released over 170,000 documents concerning air quality in lower Manhattan following the 9/11 attacks. The settlement of lawsuits with 9-11 Health Watch makes public records previously withheld. The documents indicate city officials were aware of toxic air quality despite assurances of safety.
NOW PLAYING 9/11 first responder reacts after Mamdani releases trove of documents on site's toxic air quality
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has released documents from the aftermath of 9/11 that indicate officials were aware of airborne toxins at Ground Zero, despite assurances of safety. John Feal, founder of the FealGood Foundation, expressed that while the release is transparent, it confirms what first responders already knew about the unsafe air quality and subsequent illnesses. Feal criticized current Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy for alleged mismanagement and program cuts affecting the World Trade Center Health Program, calling the department's statement in response dishonest.
The release of these documents and Feal's reaction underscore ongoing concerns about the long-term health consequences for 9/11 first responders and survivors, and highlight disputes over the adequacy and management of health programs designed to support them.
The release of the documents occurred ahead of the 20th anniversary of 9/11, with a CBS News special report planned to mark the occasion.