Archive of News (2016)

Yonkers Firefighter Dies From 9/11-Related Cancer

A Yonkers firefighter who rescued people on Sept. 11, 2001 has died.

Mount Sinai Hosts WTC Health Program Symposium Examining Health of Responders and Survivors 15 Years After 9-11

Not only do World Trade Center responders and survivors continue to suffer elevated rates of airway conditions, cancer, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), compared to the unexposed population, but illnesses such as autoimmune disorders…

9/11 firefighter remembered in Sayreville

A piece of steel from the World Trade Center was dedicated in memory of a 9/11 firefighter on Saturday in Sayreville.

Jon Stewart receives award for work on 9/11 first responder benefits

Comedian Jon Stewart was honored Friday night with a humanitarian award in Garden City, along with two first responders who fought for health benefits to treat 9/11-related illnesses.

Hundreds of police say goodbye to Stuewer in Poughkeepsie

A flag was methodically lifted off the silver casket and meticulously folded.

NY State Police Investigator Dies from Illness Caused By Work at 9/11 Ground Zero

The Dutchess County resident was with the State Police for 26 years.

9/11 Victim Compensation Fund begins payments to new group of claimants

New Jersey residents who were injured, sickened or whose loved ones suffered harm as a result of the 9/11 attacks will begin receiving new payments from the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund, the fund’s overseer said.

September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Begins Payments to Group B Claimants

September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) Special Master Rupa Bhattacharyya announced that the VCF began payments today on Group B claims after the funding to pay became available on Oct. 1 as set forth in the 2015 Reauthorization Act…

9/11 attorney recruiting clients to sue Saudi Arabia for attacks

A partner in the Manhattan law firm that raked in hundreds of millions of dollars representing 10,000 Ground Zero workers is soliciting those clients to sue Saudi Arabia for allegedly sponsoring the 9/11 attacks.

Hospital turns away 9/11 volunteer for bringing service dog

A 9/11 volunteer being treated for PTSD was turned away from a Manhattan hospital Tuesday because he brought his service dog.