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Remembering Captain John Vigiano, who helped wounded warriors after losing both sons on 9/11
Retired FDNY Captain John Vigiano was receiving hospice care at his Deer Park home the last two weeks of his life, but one of his visitors…
Retired FDNY Capt. John Vigiano Sr., who lost sons on 9/11, dies at 79
John Vigiano Sr., a former Marine and decorated retired FDNY captain whose first responder sons lost their lives on 9/11, died Sunday after a battle with cancer, according to a family friend.
An unheralded hero dies of 9/11-related illness
Conan Freud devoted his life to the city he loved.
Statement marking the seven-year anniversary of the WTC Health Program
The World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program is marking its seventh year since being established in July 2011.
17 years after 9/11, FBI honors agent who died of cancer linked to Flight 93 crash probe
In the days following 9/11, Laurie Fournier worked at the crash site in Shanksville, Pa., on her hands and knees, sifting through debris, searching for body parts or any other evidence…
New York lawmakers thwart effort to shift 9/11 health program for first responders
Four New York lawmakers led an effort to defeat a proposal to separate the World Trade Center Health Program, which provides treatment services for first responders and survivors…
Funeral Is Held for Firefighter Killed by Ground Zero Toxins
Chief Ronald R. Spadafora, 63, was in charge of safety for recovery workers after the Sept. 11 attacks.
Congress keeps 9/11 health programs together, with Lowey playing key role
A misguided Trump budget proposal to split up crucial key 9/11 health programs has been stopped.
FBI Announces the Line-of-Duty Death of Former Special Agent Brian L. Crews
It is with great sadness that the FBI announces the line-of-duty death of Supervisory Special Agent (Retired) Brian L. Crews.
NY Pols Score Win on 9/11 Health Program
A bipartisan effort in New York has helped scuttle a Trump administration move to transfer a 9/11 first responders critical health program to the CDC.