The Mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani, announced on Tuesday that more people died from diseases related to September 11 than on the day of the attacks themselves. This revelation marks a significant moment in the discussion about the long-term effects of terrorism on the city.
Mamdani also revealed that a public portal with hundreds of thousands of documents related to air quality after the attacks will be created. This archive will include government records that for years remained accessible only to specialists and victims.
Among the documents to be released are evidence that municipal authorities were aware of the toxic air in the area known as "Ground Zero." This means the city was informed of the health risks for workers and residents in the area during the cleanup and reconstruction operations.
The decision to make these documents public represents an important step toward transparency and recognition of the health consequences of the 2001 attacks. Victims' families and survivors have been fighting for decades for recognition and justice regarding the health problems caused by exposure to the toxins released during the collapse of the twin towers.
