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September 11 Anniversary: Officials' Air Quality Claims Under Scrutiny
New York City has revealed more than 170,000 pages of documents showing that officials misled residents about air quality and its toxicity after the September 11, 2001 attacks. The authorities consistently claimed that the air was safe, despite internal data indicating high levels of toxic substances and exposing first responders to serious health risks. The documents include internal memos warning of asbestos contamination and hazardous chemicals, yet officials continued to believe false claims and spurious warnings, leading to the worsening health of many residents and workers who suffered ongoing health problems. This disclosure comes ahead of the 25th anniversary of the attacks and confirms that former officials, including mayors, deliberately deceived the public, resulting in prolonged suffering among those affected.
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