# City Knew. They Kept Silent. | Irvine News

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Podcast: [Irvine News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/irvine-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7571856)
Published: 2026-09-05T06:59:34+00:00
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For over 20 years, 9/11 survivors and families have demanded answers about toxic air at Ground Zero—only to face city officials’ repeated denials they had any relevant records. As deaths from 9/11-related illnesses doubled the number killed in the attacks, City Hall claimed ignorance, an act many call an insult to those who served and their grieving families. Evidence shows the city knew early on: asbestos levels exceeded safety limits in 2001, yet official reports were delayed or vanished. A newly surfaced “Harding Memo” reveals city attorneys anticipated lawsuits tied to premature health advisories, exposing long-standing liability risks. Though today’s administration promises greater transparency, it’s too late for thousands already lost—or still suffering—from exposure. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c6864d39e2d7f5a0 Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Irvine News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews

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