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EXCLUSIVE: EMT suffering from 9/11 cancer loses shot at disability pension

The city is kicking Jennifer Dougherty while she’s down.

Dozens Of Men Suffering From Breast Cancer Caused By 9/11 Toxins

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and while most stories focus on women, men are directly affected too.

9/11-related cancer claims life of North Arlington mayor 17 years after attack – Arlington, New Jersey

North Arlington Mayor Joseph Bianchi, a lifelong borough resident and longtime firefighter, died Wednesday after a long battle with cancer, borough officials confirmed.

To the rescue: The 9/11 compensation fund is running out of money

As the steady toll of disease and death from exposure to the toxic air unleashed from the destruction of the World Trade Center grows, it has become sadly clear the billions…

Monday, October 15: B.P. Brewer, Rep. Nadler, 9/11 Environmental Action invite downtown community to 9/11 Town Hall

Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer, in coordination with U.S. Representative Jerrold Nadler and 9/11 Environmental Action, announced a Town Hall…

28 Names Added to NYS Fallen Firefighters Memorial

The names of 28 firefighters have been added to the New York State Fallen Firefighters Memorial in downtown Albany.

28 names being added to NYS Fallen Firefighters Memorial

The names of more than two dozen firefighters are being added to the New York State Fallen Firefighters Memorial in downtown Albany.

Parent-Reported Child Reactions to the September 11, 2001 World Trade Center Attacks (New York USA) in Relation to Parent Post-Disaster Psychopathology Three Years After the Event

Parents are a primary support for children following disasters, even though they face numerous challenges in addressing the physical and social consequences of an event.

WITH 9/11 VICTIM COMPENSATION FUND SET TO EXPIRE IN 2020, SENATORS SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND & U.S. REPS MALONEY, NADLER, & KING URGE CONGRESS TO STAND UP FOR 9/11 HEROES; COSPONSOR UPCOMING LEGISLATION TO PERMANENTLY REAUTHORIZE AND FUND VCF

We wanted to share with you the Press Release from last week by Senators Gillibrand and Schumer and Representatives Maloney, Nadler and King announcing their plans to introduce bi partisan Legislation that would respond to any potential shortfalls in funding for the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) and which would permanently authorize the VCF. […]

New Jersey Fraternal Order of Police Endorse Rep. Chris Smith

The New Jersey State Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), has become the most recent first responder/law enforcement organization to endorse Rep. Chris Smith for his re-election…