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Mamdani, Jon Stewart reveal new 9/11 documents
BBC • • nation
Key Points:
- Newly released documents reveal that toxic air quality, including widespread asbestos contamination, was recorded in Manhattan shortly after the 9/11 attacks.
- Despite these findings, officials at the time minimized the health risks posed to the public.
- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani highlighted that asbestos was found "nearly everywhere" near Ground Zero, emphasizing the long-ignored calls for transparency.
- Mamdani pledged to address these concerns, signaling a departure from previous administrations' handling of the issue.
- The announcement was made alongside Jon Stewart, a 9/11 survivor advocate and television host, underscoring the ongoing demand for accountability.
