Archive of News (2013)

Tavis Talks: John Feal

John Feal was a first responder to Ground Zero on 9/11 and was instrumental in getting the Zadroga Act passed, which provides for compensation for people exposed to chemicals at the site.

Shanksville Responders to Receive Medical Benefits

Area responders to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks — including the United Airlines Flight 93 crash in Shanksville — soon may receive medical benefits as part of The World Trade Center Health Program.

Health meetings planned: Benefits available for 9/11 responders

Area responders to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks – including the United Airlines Flight 93 crash in Shanksville – soon may receive medical benefits as part of The World Trade Center Health Program.

WTC picnic commemorates 9/11 responders on Long Island

On Sunday, the FealGood Foundation teamed up with the Long Island Clinical Center of Excellence to throw the 4th annual WTC Responder Family Picnic at the Deer Park Fire Department. More than 500 people attended.

Deadline for federal 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund nears

Those who lived or worked in lower Manhattan between 9/11 and May 30, 2002 have only 100 days left to register for the fund.

Deadline Approaches for 9/11 Compensation Fund

First responders, workers and residents of lower Manhattan and Brooklyn still feeling the effects of 9/11 may be eligible for financial relief.

Staten Island’s Rep. Grimm among pols to announce 100-day countdown to register for 9/11 compensation

Rep. Michael Grimm (R-Staten Island/Brooklyn Monday announced the 100-day countdown to the deadline for first responders and other survivors to file claims for economic loss with the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF).

Officials Urge Those Affected By 9/11 To Register For Victim Compensation Fund

Time is running out for people exposed to toxins from the Sept. 11 terror attacks to register for health benefits. A deadline of Oct. 3 is looming for those who are sick or might become sick because of 9/11.

9/11 Health Bill Advocates Mark 100 Days To Deadline

With the deadline set for this fall, there’s a new push to get those affected by the attacks on September 11th to apply for the victim’s compensation fund.

Benefits available to those exposed to 9/11 toxins

New York officials are reaching out to people who may have been physically affected by the 9/11 attacks to tell them they may still be eligible for health benefits.