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Editorial: New York’s spirit is evident in continuing investigation of 9/11 impacts
It’s admirable that New York’s research community continues to dig into the lasting effects of that terrible day, especially as many of those affected are alive and can benefit from these discoveries.
The WTC aftermath continues: Congress must fully fund the WTC Health Program
Five years after Osama Bin Laden’s Al Qaeda destroyed the World Trade Center and killed thousands on 9/11, in 2006, this column took up the cause of the resulting health disaster.
9/11 Victim Compensation Fund helping more people than ever before
Twenty-three years after the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks, the federal government is doling out more money to 9/11 illness sufferers than ever before.
New Jersey bill looks to help 9/11 first responders
Many first responders who were at ground zero after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11 are still suffering from health issues 23 years later.
More FDNY members have died from 9/11-related illnesses than were killed in attack
The FDNY added the name of 32 individuals who died from health issues stemming from the rescue and recovery efforts at the World Trade Center to its memorial wall, bringing the total number to over 360.
Hundreds of 9/11 FDNY first responders survived terror attacks, only to die from Ground Zero-related illnesses
Thomas LaBarbiera’s life’s ambition was realized on Sept. 11, 2001, when he was finally an FDNY firefighter racing to his first assignment. That same day, he was given a death sentence.
World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program Begins Enrollments for Expanded Population of Pentagon and Shanksville Responders
The World Trade Center Health (WTC) Program has expanded enrollment to include additional responders who served on 9/11 at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
Governor Hochul Launches Unprecedented Outreach Effort to Register Survivors of 9/11 Terrorist Attacks for Federal Benefits
The campaign includes a toolkit for businesses with instructions and information to share with current and former employees.
Today, We Reflect on September 11, 2001
It was a day of tragic national and personal loss, but also a day that displayed the strength and courage of those who were there.
Message from the Special Master of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund
While the resilience and collective healing within the 9/11 community are a paragon of strength and bravery, far too many continue to suffer from the long-term health effects of these attacks.