Archive of Email Newsletters

Press Conference September 8th at 11.15 AM

Wanted to let you know about an upcoming event, this Monday, September 8th at 11:15 A.M., Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, along with Congressmen Jerrold Nadler and Peter King will announce the introduction of legislation to extend the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act. Below are the details about the event. GILLIBRAND, […]

9/11 Health and Compensation in the News

Below are summaries with url’s to news articles that appeared recently about 9/11 Health and Compensation issues. An archive of past articles by year, can be found on the 911 Health Watch website at http://www.911healthwatch.org/news/ : August 24, 2014 — NY Post — Pharmacy charges 9/11 responders $150 for medication records A pharmacy near Mount […]

Statement by 911 Health Watch – GAO Report Validates Decision to add Cancer to Covered WTC Conditions and Provide Treatment to 9/11 Responders and Survivors

For Immediate Release from 911 Health Watch August, 25, 2014 Press Contact: Benjamin Chevat (646) 634-9103 ben.chevat@911healthwatch.org GAO Report Validates Decision to add Cancer to Covered WTC Conditions and Provide Treatment to 9/11 Responders and Survivors The release of the General Accountability Office Report GAO Report: “World Trade Center Health Program: Approach Used to Add […]

Statement by 911 Health Watch’s Board of Directors– Help Remember All the Victims of 9/11

Below is a Statement by 911 Health Watch’s Board of Directors Help Remember All the Victims of 9/11 In September we will mark the thirteenth anniversary of 9/11. Here in New York, the names of those killed in the attacks will be read aloud by their family members, friends, and coworkers. Across the country, Americans […]

9/11 Health and Compensation in the News

Below are summaries with url’s to news articles that appeared recently about 9/11 Health and Compensation issues. An archive of past articles by year, can be found on the 911 Health Watch website at http://www.911healthwatch.org/news/ : August 12, 2014 — NY Post — Recognizing 9/11’s real heroes First responders who became ill after working at […]

Statement by 911 Health Watch on the Need to Correct the National 9/11 Memorial and Museum Exhibits

Below is a the Press Statement by 911 Health Watch on the Need to Correct the National 9/11 Memorial and Museum Exhibits. For Immediate Release from 911 Health WatchAugust 11, 2014 Press Contact: Benjamin Chevat 646 634 9103ben.chevat@911healthwatch.org Statement by 911 Health Watch on the Need to Correct the National 9/11 Memorial and Museum Exhibits […]

Update on tax relief for some disabled 9/11 Responders, Survivors and the families of those who have died from their 9/11 injuries

We wanted to take this opportunity to let you know that the IRS has updated the cover sheet to Publication 3920, “Tax Relief for Victims of Terrorist Attacks”. The updated information will help disabled 9/11 Responders, Survivors and the families of those that have died from their injuries in the last three years to understand […]

Important Information on upcoming Worker Compensation Deadline for 9/11 Responders and Recovery Workers

Below is information from the NYS Workers’ Compensation Board about the upcoming deadline for 9/11 Responders and Recovery Workers to register with the NYS Workers Compensation Board. File Your World Trade Center Service by 9/11/14: Tell Us You Were There New York State would like to ensure you preserve your right to worker’s compensation if […]

9/11 Health and Compensation in the News

Below are summaries with url’s to news articles that appeared recently about 9/11 Health and Compensation issues. An archive of past articles by year, can be found on the 911 Health Watch website at http://www.911healthwatch.org/news/ : July 29, 2014 — WPIX — Report: More than 2,500 Ground Zero workers have cancer The number of responders […]

9/11 Health and Compensation in the News

Below are summaries with url’s to news articles that appeared recently about 9/11 Health and Compensation issues. An archive of past articles by year, can be found on the 911 Health Watch website at http://www.911healthwatch.org/news/ : July 3, 2014 — Miami Herald — 9/11 health fund picks up decision-making pace The fund that compensates people […]