Archive of News (2020)

Trump administration secretly withheld millions from FDNY 9/11 health program

The Trump administration has secretly siphoned nearly $4 million away from a program that tracks and treats FDNY firefighters and medics suffering from 9/11 related illnesses, the Daily News has learned.

19 Years After 9/11 Attacks, Illness Concerns Linger for First Responders

America was forever changed 19 years ago Friday as terrorists mounted the deadliest attack ever on U.S. soil.

FDNY adds 27 names to 9/11 memorial wall for World Trade Center-related deaths

The FDNY added the names of 27 department members who died of illnesses related to their work in the rescue and recovery efforts at the World Trade Center to the FDNY World Trade Center Memorial Wall…

9/11 cancer victim gets help after his attorney absconds with $1 million settlement

A retired police officer suffering from 9/11 related cancer is receiving assistance from a New York City attorney after he was allegedly ripped off for his Victims Compensation settlement by his attorney.

9/11 Survivors Work To Overcome Trauma Every Day

The saying goes “time heals all wounds,” but for countless 9/11 survivors, the trauma of that day is still with them.

Continuing Cost of Ground Zero with James Ryder on Recovery Now with Kim Justus

James T. Ryder is a 20-year Veteran, ow retired, from the NYPD. Prior to his time with the NYPD he served in the United States Marine Corps during the Cold War under Ronald Reagan.

Scammers target Sept. 11th Victim Compensation Fund

Consumers are reporting a new imposter scam — this time the callers are pretending to be with the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF).

Amid pandemic, 9/11 first responders face a somber anniversary

Ralph Gismondi knew he wasn’t going to make it.

Bill Ritter reflects on the 11th anniversary of 9/11 (2012)

It shouldn’t have taken this long.

A look at 9/11’s impact on survivors and volunteers

On the anniversary of 9/11, it’s important to look at how these events have affected those who survived or volunteered in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks that impacted the World Trade Center in New York City…