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As 9/11 victims continue to come forward, officials and advocates fear Compensation Fund may dry up
Seventeen years after the Sept. 11 terror attacks, new victims continue to emerge — and officials are now concerned a fund established to help those suffering from 9/11-related illnesses…
Victims fund could run out before people exposed to 9/11 toxins even know they are ill
As we brace for more deaths linked to the aftermath of 9/11, there’s growing concern that people won’t get the help they need if they fall ill in the future, because they didn’t register…
Gov. Cuomo calls on expansion of 9/11 victims fund amid concerns money could run out
Gov. Cuomo called for a renewal and expansion of the 9/11 Victims Fund Monday following a Daily News report revealing that money meant to compensate people impacted by the terror attacks…
Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation to Deliver Benefits for 9/11 Volunteers and Workers
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced today legislation has been signed to extend the period for workers and volunteers to file a Notice of Participation for lost wage and medical benefits…
What we owe them now: Congress must continue 9/11 victims’ aid
Not for a moment should anyone sick from exposure to the toxic stew at the World Trade Center on and following 9/11 have to worry about whether aid will be there for them.
Jon Stewart Advocates for Thousands of 9/11 Victims and Survivors
It has been 17 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States.
Three city transit workers died of 9/11-related illnesses this year
Ten city transit workers were honored last summer for their contributions to the 9/11 rescue and recovery operation at Ground Zero.
Increase in number of people dying from 9/11-related illnesses could result in victims’ fund running out of money
The flood of people coming down with illnesses stemming from the toxic dust kicked up by the 9/11 terror attacks has been so great that the $7.3 billion dedicated to sufferers could run out…
9/11 Victims Compensation Fund set to close in 2020
People with health issues related to time they spent near Ground Zero after 9/11 have a little over two years left to take advantage of a federal compensation fund.
Experts: Deaths from 9/11-related illnesses to surpass toll from attacks
A growing number of Sept. 11 first responders and survivors are developing illnesses and dying from diseases related to their contact with toxic dust and debris at Ground Zero.