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Retired FDNY Lt. Arty Riccio Fights 9/11 Cancer, 25 Years After South Tower Escape

Arty Riccio was working at a Brooklyn firehouse on the morning of September 11, 2001, when the call came in that would define the next quarter-century of his life. The retired FDNY lieutenant, who now splits his time at a home on Singer Island, was among …

Westville Correctional Facility protest seeks answers into inmate death

More than a dozen community members protesting outside the Westville Correctional Facility today. Organizers say the death of inmate Amarion Hatch prompted todays gathering. Hatch was serving time on firearms charges. He was expected to be released this …

Dealing with asbestos claims, Part 1 

VA service-connected disability claims and asbestos trust claims for asbestos exposure-caused diseases, injuries  By Larry Dandridge  I wrote a series of three articles for The Island News in January of 2025 (dated Jan. 8, 15, and 22) about why veterans …

London Underground workers exposed to asbestos without protective masks, documents reveal

Hundreds of London Underground workers could have been exposed to asbestos for almost 20 years without protection required under safety regulations, according to documents seen by the Guardian. Under 2002 rules on controlling asbestos and other hazardous …

Campaign against toxic asbestos in schools, health facilities launched

KAMPALA: The Uganda National Association of Builders, Suppliers and Engineering Contractors (UNABSEC) has launched a national campaign to drive construction innovation in order to eliminate toxic asbestos roofing sheets from public schools and health …

25 years on from 9/11: Advocate for victims hopes to 'bring humanity back' after fight for legislation

John Feal wasn’t in the World Trade Center when the Twin Towers collapsed.But he answered the call and, like thousands of others, that decision has led to a quarter of a century of advocacy and fight. On September 11, 2001, John was in Nanuet about an hour …

Secret Docs Reveal 9/11 Toxic Exposure Cover Up by New York Officials

When New York City residents concerned about air quality in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks looked to their public health department for answers, they received a pat reply. Health officials acknowledged that the Twin Towers’ collapse had released a …

New Documents Show NYC Hid Asbestos Risks After 9/11

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration released more than 170,000 pages of records this week that document air quality conditions around the World Trade Center site after the September 11, 2001 attacks. The city stored the files in 68 boxes …

New asbestos rules proposed for Lane County contractors, owners

SPRINGFIELD, Ore. - The Lane Regional Air Protection Agency is asking for public comment on proposed updates to its Lane County rules for handling and disposing of asbestos. According to LRAPA, these changes will impact homeowners, demolition contractors …

Asbestos found in grounds of Hunter high school

After 25 years, New York releases buried 9/11 files on toxic air, health risks

After more than two decades of unanswered questions about the air New Yorkers breathed after 9/11, New York City is opening a massive archive of records about ground zero, toxic dust, and the government's public messaging. Advocates for first …

Approximately half of 9/11 survivors developed cancer

25 years after the September 11, 2001 attacks, approximately half of the roughly 54,000 registered survivors have faced oncological diseases or undergone cancer treatment. This was reported by The Washington Post. ПавялічыцьPhoto: Wikimedia Commons Over …

Philly 9/11 responders inhaled a ‘witch’s brew’ of toxic dust. Now they’re sick with deadly diseases.

Listen to article • 0:00 min Retired Philadelphia Police Capt. Mark Fisher gets winded and lightheaded while emptying the dishwasher or pushing his gas-powered lawnmower, his lungs forever scarred by the ankle-deep ash that he trudged through at ground …

Uganda’s Construction Sector Rallies to Replace Carcinogenic Asbestos Sheets in Schools and Health Centers

By Wadulo Arnold Mark. KAMPALA – The Uganda National Association of Builders, Suppliers and Engineering Contractors (UNABSEC) has launched a major national campaign to drive construction innovation and eliminate toxic asbestos roofing sheets from public …

'Breathing toxic dust on 9/11 led to a 25-year search for answers and a double lung transplant'

Alexander Mandl on Sept. 11, 2001 (Image: Alexander Mandl) Like millions of New Yorkers, September 11, 2001, started like any other day for Alexander Mandl. He was 31, newly married, and had recently joined Goldman Sachs’ London office, but the firm’s …

After thousands of deaths, first responders are still navigating health effects 25 years post-9/11

When Michael O'Connell found out he had been accepted into the New York City Fire Department, he was elated. O'Connell had started his career as a police officer, but he always had more of an interest in becoming a firefighter. "It was more my …

CT survivors still fighting 25 years after 9/11 toxic exposure

HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, more people have died from illnesses linked to toxic dust exposure at Ground Zero than died on the day of the attacks. In Connecticut, hundreds of survivors and first responders …

Worker diagnosed with asbestos cancer appeals to former colleagues for help

Paul Martin, aged 73, worked in a factory in Northampton between 1979 and 1986 before later carrying out demolition work at sites in the town during the 1990s. His solicitors are investigating whether he may have been exposed to asbestos during any of …

Cancer cases among 9/11 survivors surge nearly 25 years later - report

Thousands of people were exposed to the massive toxic cloud and settling dust containing pulverized concrete, glass fibers, asbestos, and other pollutants in the days and weeks after the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City …

R3 Life Welcomes Middle Eastern Creators During the Ahlan Thailand Program

R3 Life hosted Gulf digital creators through Ahlan Thailand, highlighting physician-led wellness, privacy and culturally considerate hospitality in Bangkok. BANGKOK, SILOM, THAILAND, September 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- R3 Life Wellness Center …

SHIELD-MI Trial Provides First Clinical Evidence Targeting Intramyocardial Hemorrhage After STEMI

Late-breaking SHIELD-MI findings suggest intramyocardial hemorrhage can be a modifiable therapeutic target after reperfusion in STEMI management. MUNICH, GERMANY, September 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Results from SHIELD-MI, the first clinical study …

bonyf enters a new era of 'Renaissance' driven by its own brands and the international launch of PerioCream

bonyf NV (Ticker: MLBON), a leader in dental consumer goods, describes the strategic transformation undertaken by the Group as the “Renaissance of bonyf”. KNOKKE-HEIST, KNOKKE-HEIST, BELGIUM, September 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- bonyf NV (Ticker: …

Phio Pharmaceuticals to Participate in the H.C. Wainwright 28th Annual Global Investment Conference

Management to Meet with Investors and Highlight Progress and Future Development Plans for PH-762 Phio Pharmaceuticals Corp. (NASDAQ:PHIO) KING OF PRUSSIA, PA, UNITED STATES, September 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Phio Pharmaceuticals Corp. ( …

Aignostics Joins Techcyte Fusion® Partner Program to Bring PathoSearch to Fusion AP

BERLIN, GERMANY AND OREM , UT, UNITED STATES, September 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Techcyte, the developer of Fusion, the unified anatomic and clinical pathology AI platform, today announced that Aignostics has joined the Techcyte Fusion® …

KFSH Builds Local Cell and Gene Therapy Capability, Cutting CAR-T Cost and Manufacturing Time

NY, UNITED STATES, September 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH) has transformed its CAR T-cell program from dependence on therapies manufactured abroad into a locally produced clinical and …

R3 Life Welcomes TAT Los Angeles Travel Creators for Bangkok Wellness Visit

International travel creators visited R3 Life during a TAT Los Angeles familiarization trip highlighting physician-led wellness experiences in Bangkok. BANGKOK, SILOM, THAILAND, September 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TAT Los Angeles Brings …

Lipedema Warrior Clinic Continues Monthly Webinar Series with 'Beyond Compression' Educational Event

BEAVERTON, OR, UNITED STATES, September 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Physician led clinic brings women with diagnosed or suspected lipedema together for a free monthly educational series focused on understanding lipedema and the evolving …

Mexico Bariatric Center Surgeons Lead Training and Complex Surgeries During International Medical Exchange in China

Mexico Bariatric Center’s Dr. Fredy López performs complex bariatric surgeries in China. Hospital Azar expands into stem cells, gynecology, orthopedics & GLP-1. TIJUANA, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO, September 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Fredy …

Top 100 Canadian AI Startups: GECCO releases fall event schedule

Green Edge Computing Corp, a Top 10 Canadian AI Startup, will be showcasing the innovate GECCO EdgePod at ALL IN Montréal, Sept 16/17, 2026. VICTORIA, BC, CANADA, September 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Green Edge Computing Corp. (GECCO) …

A Homecoming and a New Generation of Leadership for Comfort Keepers of Lubbock and San Angelo

LUBBOCK & SAN ANGELO, TX, UNITED STATES, September 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After more than 24 years of serving West Texas families, Comfort Keepers of Lubbock and San Angelo is entering a new generation of leadership with new owner …

Apace Launches DataManager Panel for Adobe Premiere, Unlocking Edge-Based Agentic AI Search Across Massive Archives

Powered by on-premise gStor AI turnkey solution, the native UXP integration without token cost, secure semantic search to timeline of petabyte postproduction. AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, September 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Apace Systems …

Peralta Associates and Defense Announces Strategic Expansion into South Florida

Multi-State Security Provider Expands Operations Across Miami, Bal Harbour, Fort Lauderdale and Surrounding South Florida Communities MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, September 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Peralta Associates and Defense, a rapidly growing …

Perry Behavioral Health Opens New Residential Mental Health Treatment Center for Adolescents in Perry, Georgia

New facility offers residential care for middle and high school students navigating mental health crises with an emphasis on keeping families involved in care. PERRY, GA, UNITED STATES, September 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Perry Behavioral …

Chad Lawson Launches Back-to-School Wellness Campaign in Partnership with Gabb Music

The campaign arrives alongside Lawson’s new album, hush, out September 11 on Decca Records US LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, September 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pianist and composer Chad Lawson today announced Find Your Hush, a back-to-school …

Northside Plastic Surgery Earns Dual Recognition in Atlanta Magazine’s 2026 Top Doctors List

Mike Majmundar, MD, and Shreyas Makwana, MD, honored as Atlanta Top Doctors, marking the practice’s 18th consecutive year of recognition ALPHARETTA, GA, UNITED STATES, September 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Northside Plastic Surgery is proud …

Apace Unveils Integrated DaVinci Resolve AI Workflow at IBC 2026, Unifying Fragmented Media Data Across Storage Silos

Apace combines unified multi-tier data integration, edge-based semantic search, and agentic AI with budget friendly capex model and complete user privacy. AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, September 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AMSTERDAM IBC 2026, Sept 3. 2026 …

The Breast Cancer Drug that Improved 2.7 Million Women’s Lives: Latest from Stand Up for Science's 'Traces Thursday'

Weekly series explores case studies in scientific patience and why basic science funding can’t wait. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stand Up for Science has released part three of “Traces Thursday,” a …

New Material Highlights Why Creative Professionals Need LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy

New Material explores why LGBTQ+ affirming therapy can help creative professionals navigate identity, mental health, and the demands of creative work. BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, September 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New Material has announced a …

Natural Pearl’s Vitamin C Skin Refiner Wins 'Best Skincare Product 2026' at Woman’s Week Health & Beauty Awards

The serum formulated by Professor Peter Smith receives recognition in the publication’s annual awards. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Natural Pearl today announced that its Vitamin C Skin Refiner has won …