Assembly Member Grace Lee speaking at a press conference announcing $2 million from state budget to support health research for first responders following exposure to 9/11-related diseases. Pictured are also Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Dr. Amit Verma, Dr. David Prezant, Tammy Meltzer, and Jim Brosi. ( Photo: Martina Dimitrova) Assembly Member Lee Highlights $2 Million to 9/11 Health Research by NYS NYS has earmarked $2 million in the recently passed state budget for life-saving genomic cancer research involving 9/11 first... News 06 Jun 2026 | 08:26