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9/11 firefighters have greater risk of thyroid, prostate cancers: study
Firefighters who worked at Ground Zero after the 9/11 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center appear to have an elevated risk of prostate and thyroid cancers compared to thousands of firefighters in other large cities who weren’t exposed…
15 years later, help is still at the ready for 9/11 responders
Fifteen years after the 9/11 attacks, many thousands of people are still living with the trauma of that day and its aftermath, but help for their physical and mental needs is available to any who reach out.
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/ : September 12, 2016 — NY1 — Governor Proposes New NYC Monument to Honor 9/11 First Responders Gov. Andrew Cuomo […]
Fallout from 9/11 Attacks On Par With Fukushima and Chernobyl, Researcher Says
The U.S. government has spent the past six years pouring millions of dollars into researching deadly diseases linked to the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center.
Study Finds No Overall Greater Cancer Risk in 9/11 Firefighters
Scientists say it may take decades to determine an excess risk linked to 9/11
October 18th Benefit Fundraiser for 911 Health Watch, Honoring the Sponsors of the Zadroga Act, Senators Schumer & Gillibrand, Reps. Maloney, Nadler & King
We are pleased to announce our benefit fundraiser for 911 Health Watch, Inc. Honoring the Sponsors of the Zadroga Act Senators Charles Schumer Kirsten Gillibrand Members of Congress Carolyn Maloney Jerrold Nadler Peter King and Former September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Special Master Sheila Birnbaum Tuesday, October 18th, 2016 5:30 – 7:30 PM UFT Building […]
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/ : September 11, 2016 — NY Daily News — 9/11 first responders to be honored with their own memorial The […]
Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation to Ensure Benefits for 9/11 Workers and Volunteers
Below is the text of the release issued by Governor Cuomo on the extension of the deadline for individuals to register under the WTC Disability Law until September 11, 2018. You can find the release here. Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation to Ensure Benefits for 9/11 Workers and Volunteers Legislation Extends Deadline for New Claims Related […]
Governor Cuomo Announces Monument to be Built Honoring 9/11 First Responders and Survivors State Will Launch Request for Proposals to Select Design and Location for Monument in New York City
Thank you Governor Cuomo for working to create a monument to be built honoring 9/11 injured and ill 9/11 responders and survivors. Below is the text of the Governor’s press release, which can be found here. Governor Cuomo Announces Monument to be Built Honoring 9/11 First Responders and Survivors State Will Launch Request for Proposals […]
Governor Proposes New NYC Monument to Honor 9/11 First Responders
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is calling for a new 9/11 memorial to be built honoring the first responders.