The Brief
- The City of New York says it has located 68 boxes of previously missing 9/11 toxin records tied to Ground Zero exposure.
- Attorney Michael Barasch called the revelation a “betrayal” and demanded a full federal investigation.
- A spokesperson for Mayor Eric Adams said the city has begun turning over documents to plaintiffs’ counsel and remains committed to ensuring victims and responders receive the care they deserve.
NEW YORK – The discovery of long-missing 9/11 toxin records has reignited outrage among survivors and first responders who say city officials failed to protect their health and withheld crucial information for years.
The Uniformed Firefighters Association (UFA), which represents thousands of active and retired FDNY firefighters, first raised concerns about the newly uncovered documents, saying the city owed full transparency to those sickened by toxic exposure at Ground Zero.
Missing records found
What we know:
The City of New York recently confirmed it had located 68 boxes of toxin-related documents tied to environmental hazards at and around Ground Zero — materials that officials had previously said did not exist.…