Archive of News (2022)
‘9/11 kids’ travel to D.C. to press for billions in compensation for losses
The group will urge lawmakers and policy officials to back a House bill that authorizes and provides funding for payments to 9/11 victims, spouses and dependents.
FDNY unions: James Zadroga 9/11 health act needs more funding or it could run out by 2025
The union officials urged Congress to pass a bill that would provide money for the future medical needs, which they estimated to be $3 billion to $4 billion.
Congress acts to fill $3B gap for 9/11 first responders health fund
For once, Congress looks like it might answer the call of ill 9/11 responders before they face a crisis.
World Trade Center health program facing funding shortage
Phil Alvarez, brother of 9/11 first responder Luis Alvarez, on the need to take care of first responders facing illnesses after working at Ground Zero.
Mount Sinai Researchers Awarded $2.4 Million Grant From CDC to Support Aging 9/11 Rescue and Recovery Workers
The median age of these first responders is now 59, and by 2030, the majority of them will be 65 or over and at risk for aging-related conditions and consequences of the terrorist attacks.
Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Support 9/11 Victims, First Responders, and Their Loved Ones
Ahead of the 21st anniversary of 9/11, Governor Kathy Hochul today signed five pieces of legislation to provide support to 9/11 victims and survivors and their families.
FDNY fatalities from post-9/11 illnesses set to surpass September 11 death toll
Firefighters are dying from September 11th related illnesses at such an increased rate that the number of department deaths will soon surpass those killed 21 years ago at the World Trade Center.
Ex-FBI agent became 9/11 victim 16 years later
Schuler spent just five days combing through the wreckage before being reassigned. But it was enough to threaten her life a decade and a half later when she was diagnosed with multiple myeloma.
Workers exposed to World Trade Center site at greater risk for myeloma precursor disease
Workers who reported to the World Trade Center site after 9/11 had a twofold higher risk for myeloma precursor disease compared with the general population.
Many 9/11 first responders still fighting for health benefits 21 years later
Feal is again pushing for lawmakers to take action, this time on a funding shortfall in the program, which he said will be $3 billion short sometime before 2025.