Archive of News (2024)
Lagana, Scutari Bill Securing Workers’ Comp Benefits for 9/11 Responders Passes Committee
Under the bill, responders would be eligible for benefits, regardless of when the claim is filed, provided that the worker was treated or monitored through the World Trade Center Health Program.
Former NY environmental police officer in Cayuga, Onondaga counties dies of 9/11 illness
David McShane died of cancer linked to his service at ground zero in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks in 2001.
NJ lawmakers move to guarantee health care access for 9/11, Ground Zero survivors
The legislation would provide workers’ compensation benefits to public safety employees who experienced any illness or injury or died as a result of their participation in the Sept. 11, 2001, attack.
Obituary: Joseph Zadroga
After losing his son James, Joe became a fierce advocate to insure that the immediate responders and their families would be recognized, understood and compensated for their patriotic and brave service.
New York leads nation in law enforcement fatalities, most linked to 9/11 related illnesses
136 federal, state and local law enforcement officers died in the line of duty compared to 224 officers in 2022.
Growing Up Under a Cloud: Jan. 29 Deadline for Public Comment on Youth Cohort for World Trade Center Health Program
The program proposes to track the health of people exposed as children to toxic debris from the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
9/11 victim John Ballantine Niven identified through DNA
He is the 1,650th victim to be positively identified.
Petition asks that World Trade Center Health Program cover neuropathy
Anthony Falsetta of West Islip can still recall the cloud of toxic dust engulfing much of lower Manhattan on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, just moments after the fall of the south tower.
Former NJ Police Chief Mourned Who Stood up and Prevailed on 9/11 WTC Health Issue
Advocates like Joe Zadroga had to overcome tremendous resistance from the City of New York which had supported the false representation that the air around the WTC site was “safe to breathe.”
Joseph Zadroga, Who Championed 9/11 Emergency Workers, Dies at 76
After the death of his son, a police detective, was linked to toxins at the World Trade Center site, he helped win federal benefits for other emergency responders.