Archive of News (2018)
9/11 victims fund awards $4B amid ‘increasing numbers and types of illnesses’
The terror attacks of Sept. 11 are still taking a toll nearly 17 years later.
Funeral held for NYPD officer who died from 9/11 illness
A first responder during the Sept. 11 attacks in Manhattan was laid to rest Wednesday after contracting a 9/11-related illness.
Governor Cuomo honors fallen police officers
A local police officer who died in the line of duty was honored Tuesday in a special memorial service remembering police officer and sheriff’s deputies who died in service to their communities.
Firefighters in World Trade Center Attacks Have Increased Risk of Multiple Myeloma
Firefighters exposed to environmental carcinogens during the World Trade Center (WTC) attacks on September 11, 2001, have a higher prevalence of multiple myeloma (MM) precursor disease and may have a higher chance…
51 names being added to Police Officers’ Memorial in Albany
The names of dozens of law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty have been added to the State of New York Police Officers’ Memorial in Albany.
NYPD Officer Mark Natale, a 9/11 responder, dies of cancer
The South Huntington native, 55, worked at Ground Zero after the attacks on the Twin Towers.
9/11 Firefighters at Greater Risk of Multiple Myeloma Precursor, Study Reports
New York City firefighters exposed to the 9/11 World Trade Center (WTC) disaster are at greater risk for developing a condition called monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS)…
9/11 veterans ‘out’ man who claimed to be firefighter at Ground Zero
When Don Prince saw a news story about Steven Shapiro being arrested on charges of credit-card theft, he recognized him right away.
Special Events at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum to Honor Rescue and Recovery Workers
The 9/11 Memorial & Museum will host a weeklong series of commemorative activities in recognition of the 16th anniversary of the end of the historic rescue, recovery and relief efforts at Ground Zero.
9/11 Health Care
9/11 health care was won through the efforts of a coalition of 9/11 responders, community members and others.