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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.
Exclusive: After NY1 Report, City Agrees to Add Names to 9/11 First Responder Memorial
Changes are coming to a memorial dedicated to first responders from Staten Island who died from September 11th-related illnesses.
Period for Ground Zero Workers to Seek Compensation Is Extended
New York State is extending the period for workers and volunteers to seek medical benefits and lost wages resulting from their involvement in the rescue and recovery operations in Lower Manhattan after the attack on Sept. 11, 2001.
Never Forgetting 9/11 In The Worst Possible Way
The words of lawmakers promise one thing, but the heroes of Sept. 11 see very different deeds.
‘People are still getting sick’: The lasting health impacts of 9/11, 15 years later
Esther Regelson lived two blocks south of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.