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flag On Oct. 18, 2025, 176 FDNY firefighters died from 9/11-related illnesses were honored at Staten Island, their names added to the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Wall.

flag On October 18, 2025, thousands gathered at the College of Staten Island to honor 176 FDNY firefighters who died from illnesses linked to their 9/11 response, with their names added to the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Wall. flag The ceremony, held locally instead of in Maryland, recognized those previously overlooked due to federal criteria that excluded certain emergency personnel. flag Gov. flag Kathy Hochul, Mayor Eric Adams, and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem attended, marking a long-overdue acknowledgment of the ongoing toll of 9/11-related illnesses, which have claimed over 200 FDNY members, including retirees.

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