Archive of News (2010)
Ground Zero lawyers use carrot and $ticks
The law firm for 9,800 Ground Zero workers is playing “Let’s Make a Deal” to entice clients to sign on to the proposed settlement with the city — in some cases hiking the dollar estimates of their possible awards, 9/11 responders told The Post.
9/11 hero, 43, dies of Ground Zero ills
Ironworker Joe Piccuro — long the face of sickened 9/11 responders — died yesterday after a long battle with a slew of Ground Zero-related ailments.
His death must count: It’s too late for Joe Picurro, but Ground Zero health bill must pass
The photos of Joe Picurro, an ironworker who labored at The Pile on and after 9/11, should be placed before the eyes of every United States senator who will soon be called upon to vote on providing health care and compensation to sick World Trade Center workers
Brave Sept. 11 volunteer Joe Picurro felled by illness from cutting steel at Ground Zero
Joe Picurro volunteered to cut steel at Ground Zero more than nine years ago. It cost him his life Friday morning.
9/11 Workers Would Get $47 Million More in New Pact
More than 9,000 ground zero workers eligible for a settlement of up to $712.5 million from the city over health claims now stand to get another $47 million in a separate settlement with the Port Authority.
Zadroga Passes House: One step closer to law
Florence Jones, 49, was on the 77th floor of the World Trade Center’s South Tower when she saw a large object hurtling through the sky toward the building. Seconds later, she heard a deafening noise, and smoke enveloped her.
Zadroga bill passes House; Senate prospects up in the air
It is unconscionable that it took nine years. Nonetheless, last week’s vote in the House of Representatives in support of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act was historic.
Mayor Bloomberg expected to push New Yorkers to settle 9/11 lawsuits
Mayor Bloomberg is expected to push New Yorkers to settle their 9/11 lawsuits Tuesday, even as some plaintiffs allege they’re being misled by attorneys who will earn millions.
Lawyers ‘mislead’ Ground Zero responders on 9/11 funds
The law firm representing nearly 10,000 Ground Zero responders sent out a “misleading” mass e-mail last week saying they could “only” apply for compensation under the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation bill passed by the House of Representatives if they accept a proposed court settlement with the city.
Senate Democrats put Zadroga 9/11 health bill on fast track
Senate leaders agreed to fast-track the 9/11 health bill Thursday – a day after it finally passed in the House, the Daily News has learned.