FDNY Honors 36 More Ground Zero Heroes | New York City News

Thirty-six more FDNY heroes are being honored on the World Trade Center Memorial Wall, victims of illnesses tied to Ground Zero exposure — a haunting reminder that 9/11’s aftermath still claims lives. Since the attacks, over 600 firefighters have died from related diseases, with hundreds newly diagnosed each year. Most are retired, averaging 64, battling cancer and other long-term health crises. Yet amid the tragedy, hope shines: survival rates after cancer diagnosis are rising, thanks to medical progress and dedicated care programs. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c3ba90a8fae8981b