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Fund for September 11 Victims Paid Out $1.84 Billion in 2025
The VCF awarded nearly $1.84 billion to roughly 9,800 claimants in 2025 (which translates into an average payout of approximately $183,000), and has cumulatively awarded more than $16.8 billion to 71,000-plus claimants since the current version of the program launched in October 2011.
Criticism grows over reports that WTC Health staff reassigned to ICE
Gov. Kathy Hochul and other officials from both parties criticize the Trump Administration for risking World Trade Center survivors’ health by reassigning workers from the World Trade Center Health Program to agencies like border protection.
WTC staff reassigned to ICE: 9/11 advocates warn of longer wait times for people suffering from 9/11‑related illnesses
Federal reassignments inside the World Trade Center Health Program are worsening already‑severe delays in care for people suffering from 9/11‑related illnesses, according to advocates and members of Congress.
Gov. Hochul calls for restoration of 9/11 health program staff
Hochul said the reported reductions threaten the health and long-term care of thousands of first responders and survivors affected by the September 11 attacks.
Governor Hochul Calls for Restoration of 9/11 Health Program Staff as Trump Administration Shifts Personnel to Immigration Enforcement Agency
This ongoing reduction in the WTC Health Program’s workforce and operational capacity directly affects the health, safety, and long-term welfare of the first responders and others who answered the call during and after the September 11 attacks.
Firefighters sound alarm on staffing at 9/11 Health Program
1010 WINS News Reporter Glenn Schuck with more on the story.
Were 9/11 health workers reassigned to ICE? NY reps inquire
Members of Congress are questioning the ability of the World Trade Center Health Program to provide care for 9/11 responders and survivors.
Law Department working to release “tens of thousands” of 9/11 documents
Lawmakers and advocates for 9/11 first responders and survivors have pushed for years for the city to release documents from the period following the attacks.
City Council Secures Commitment from Corporation Counsel to Release 9/11 Documents
Speaker Julie Menin secured a commitment from Corporation Counsel Steve Banks that the City’s Law Department will create a public online portal to release documents related to post-9/11 air quality and health risks.
2 World Trade Center Health Program staffers reassigned, nonprofit says
The executive director of the nonprofit organization 9/11 Health Watch confirms two staffers at the World Trade Center Health Program have been reassigned, including one to ICE.