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Bonus payout for WTC site workers premature: court
A judge acted prematurely in awarding a $55 million bonus payment to thousands of rescue and cleanup workers at the World Trade Center site who settled lawsuits against New York City over damage to their health, a federal appeals court decided on Monday.
9/11 first responders have high levels of binge drinking: study
Frequent binge drinking among 9/11 first responders is higher than in any other group affected by the terror attacks, an alarming new study finds.
New York appeals court rules Sept. 11 volunteers not affiliated with agency or group are entitled to benefits
A state appeals court has ruled that volunteers who worked at Ground Zero independent from any group or agency are also entitled to health benefits from the World Trade Center Volunteer Fund.
State appeals court rules more 9/11 volunteers can get money from compensation fund
The ruling states that first responders and 9/11 volunteers do not need to be part of an ‘authorized rescue entity or volunteer agency’ to be eligible for funds.
Ground Zero volunteer wins 13-year battle to prove service, get help
It’s been more than a dozen years since Jaime Hazan rushed to Ground Zero to help clean up the toxic pile of rubble as America sought to recover from one of its darkest days.
Retired firefighter dies from brain cancer connected to Ground Zero work
Lt. Steven Reisman, 54, was with the Fire Department for 23 years and, after working extensively at the World Trade Center site post-9/11, he fell victim to an aggressive form of brain cancer.
Ground Zero funds dwindle as Buffet takeover plan stalls
Mayor de Blasio is sitting on a controversial proposal to let billionaire Warren Buffett take over a $300 million taxpayer fund expected to pay future claims by Ground Zero workers stricken with cancer.
9/11 attacks leave legacy of chronic illness
After the 9/11 attacks, Glenn Garamella spent months at Ground Zero, helping families who lost loved ones from the New York City Police Department. He worked around-the-clock as an employee relations manager.
Effort to Create a Monument for Ill and Injured 9/11 Responders and Survivors
With the opening to the public this week of the National September 11th Museum, we wanted to let you know about an effort lead by Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer, along with the sponsors of the James Zadroga, 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, to establish a Monument for Ill and Injured 9/11 Responders and Survivors. […]
We Have More To Remember
The opening of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum is a clear sign that the nation has not forgotten the events of that horrible day now almost 13 years ago.