New docs accuse NYC leaders of downplaying Ground Zero toxins after 9/11
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A trove of 170,000 documents released on the 25th anniversary of 9/11 shows asbestos was found nearly everywhere near Ground Zero and that officials downplayed the air’s toxicity, prompting NYC Mayor Mamdani to accuse leaders of lying; the release resolves a suit by 9/11 Health Watch and signals more documents will be made public, underscoring long-standing health concerns tied to the attacks.
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- New documents reveal what NYC knew about air toxicity after 9/11 ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
- NYC unveils records suggesting officials knew air was unsafe after 9/11 Axios
- Troves of new 9/11 docs suggest NYC officials knew of air quality health risks NBC New York
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