Archive of News (2019)

Maloney, Nadler, King Announce Half of House of Representatives Now Cosponsoring Bill to Fully Fund and Renew the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund

Representatives Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), and Peter King (R-NY), chief House sponsors of the bipartisan Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act today announced…

Senators Gillibrand, Grassley Introduce Bill To Improve Access For First Responders And Their Families To The Benefits They Earned

Bipartisan Bill Would Allow 9/11 First Responders and their Families Receive the Full Benefits They Deserve

9/11 Victim Compensation Fund bill has the votes it needs to clear the House

This time, Congress actually may be answering the call of ailing 9/11 responders and others who are still getting sick and dying 18 years after hijackers perpetrated the worst terrorist attacks in U.S. history.

9/11’s scars, bipartisan stars: The 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund must be made permanent

In 2015, a Republican House and a Republican Senate, working with a Democratic president, provided medical coverage and financial support to the heroes and victims of 9/11 who were sickened by poisons released…

Another FDNY firefighter dies from 911 illness

State DMV sells over 150 9/11 licences plates in under three days

The DMV has finally put the pedal to the metal — selling 168 of its new commemorative 9/11 license plates in less than three days, officials told The Post.

Not until his death did loved ones realize Homer Lewis’ service after 9/11

FRIENDS and family of William “Homer” Lewis knew he had a heart of gold and would do anything for anyone.

FDNY veteran of Ground Zero laid to rest; experts say ‘It’s going to get worse’

Under the arched ceilings of a majestic red-brick church where the stained glass windows bathed the sanctuary in a pastel glow, New York bid farewell on Friday to another firefighter who died in the line of duty.

Congress must fulfill promise to support 9/11 first responders | Opinion

A fully funded VCF program will provide for families whose loved ones continue to die from health-related causes as a result of 9/11.

New York unveils Sept. 11 commemorative license plate

New York has unveiled a new license plate that commemorates Sept. 11, 2001, and raises money for scholarships for 9/11 families.