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Governor Cuomo honors fallen police officers

A local police officer who died in the line of duty was honored Tuesday in a special memorial service remembering police officer and sheriff’s deputies who died in service to their communities.

Firefighters in World Trade Center Attacks Have Increased Risk of Multiple Myeloma

Firefighters exposed to environmental carcinogens during the World Trade Center (WTC) attacks on September 11, 2001, have a higher prevalence of multiple myeloma (MM) precursor disease and may have a higher chance…

51 names being added to Police Officers’ Memorial in Albany

The names of dozens of law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty have been added to the State of New York Police Officers’ Memorial in Albany.

NYPD Officer Mark Natale, a 9/11 responder, dies of cancer

The South Huntington native, 55, worked at Ground Zero after the attacks on the Twin Towers.

9/11 Firefighters at Greater Risk of Multiple Myeloma Precursor, Study Reports

New York City firefighters exposed to the 9/11 World Trade Center (WTC) disaster are at greater risk for developing a condition called monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS)…

9/11 veterans ‘out’ man who claimed to be firefighter at Ground Zero

When Don Prince saw a news story about Steven Shapiro being arrested on charges of credit-card theft, he recognized him right away.

Special Events at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum to Honor Rescue and Recovery Workers

The 9/11 Memorial & Museum will host a weeklong series of commemorative activities in recognition of the 16th anniversary of the end of the historic rescue, recovery and relief efforts at Ground Zero.

9/11 Health Care

9/11 health care was won through the efforts of a coalition of 9/11 responders, community members and others.

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/ : April 30, 2018 — timesunion — Mets to salute local trooper who died after working at 9/11 site A […]

Mets to salute local trooper who died after working at 9/11 site

A state trooper who died Jan. 2 from an illness tied to his assignment at the smoldering World Trade Center after the 9/11 attacks will be honored…