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Suffolk County cop dies of 9/11-related cancer

A Long Island police detective who volunteered in Lower Manhattan in the immediate aftermath of the September 11, 2001, attacks has died.

9/11 Health and Compensation in the News

Below are summaries with url’s to news articles that appeared recently about 9/11 Health and Compensation issues. An archive of past articles by year, can be found on the 911 Health Watch website at http://www.911healthwatch.org/news/ : November 23, 2018 — NY Daily News — Beloved retired FDNY EMT ‘Joey Challenger’ dies of 9/11 illness A […]

NY Rep. Has Hope For 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund

Public health officials expect the number of people diagnosed with illnesses related to the World Trade Center attack to keep growing.

Suicide never entered his mind. Then 9/11 happened.

Cliff Bauman was plagued by guilt after the 9/11 attacks. After surviving a suicide attempt, he knew he had to seek help.

Centereach firefighter seeks record of Ground Zero work for line-of-duty leave

He blames the Centereach Fire Department for losing track of his service documentation, without which his social and financial benefits would be delayed.

Beloved retired FDNY EMT ‘Joey Challenger’ dies of 9/11 illness

A beloved FDNY emergency medical technician who was as strong as the muscle cars he adored died early Friday following a long battle with a 9/11-related illness, friends and family members said.

DHS agent dies of 9/11-related illness

Dennis P. McCarthy assisted with recovery efforts at Ground Zero

Retired NYPD officer from Merrick dies of 9/11 illness

Anthony Hanlon dies at 49

9/11 compensation crusader John Feal considering run for Congress

After years of being on the political sidelines, a leading 9/11 healthcare advocate said he was inspired by the midterm elections, and is considering…

Meet 3 Women Who Are Comforting Families of 9/11 Illness Sufferers

Diane Pryor-Holland finds peace every time she sits at her sewing machine.