Archive of News (2013)

Deadline Approaching For Victims Compensation Fund For Sept. 11 Attacks

People who were injured or became ill as a result of the September 11th attacks have one week to register for the Victims Compensation Fund. The deadline is October 3.

Paramedic, Sept. 11 responder passes after battle with cancer

Cancer caught up to John W. Wyatt Jr. on Tuesday, ending a six-year, off-and-on battle for the former Fire Department of New York paramedic and Sept. 11 responder.

Deadline Nearing For Victim Compensation Fund Tied to 9/11

With just a few days left until the Oct. 3 deadline, advocates are delivering a simple message to those reluctant to register with the Victim Compensation Fund for their Sept. 11-related illnesses: do it for your families.

9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Filing Deadline Nears

Cancer rates among first responders and residents of lower Manhattan who were directly impacted by the 9/11 terror attacks are 15 percent higher than in the general public, according to a study of the World Trade Center Health Registry…

Deadline Looms for 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Applications

Cancer rates among first responders and residents of lower Manhattan who were directly impacted by the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks are 15 percent higher than in the general public…

Greenfield Urges 9/11 Volunteers to Apply for Compensation Before Deadline

Councilman David G. Greenfield is urging all 9/11 first responders and survivors, including local Hatzolah and Shomrim volunteer members, to register for the Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) before the rapidly approaching deadline on October 3rd.

9/11 first responders must register with Victim Compensation Fund by Oct. 3 deadline

About 36,000 people who are either sick or injured from the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks have registered with the compensation fund so far. Others must register by this month’s deadline in order to be compensated.

Oct. 3 deadline looms for sickened 9/11 first responders

The clock is ticking for first responders sickened by Sept. 11 debris to register for health benefits. Sick or injured first responders have until Oct. 3 to apply for compensation through the Zadroga Act.

Sen. Gillibrand: ‘Clock Is Ticking’ On Enrollment For 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund

There are just 11 days left to register for the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund. “The clock is ticking and time is running out,” Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand said on Monday. “You have to receive the compensation that is due.”

Oct. 3 Registration Deadline For 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund Approaching Fast

Sick and injured 9/11 first responders, recovery workers and survivors who aren’t already registered with the Victim Compensation Fund are being urged to do so before Oct. 3 — the deadline to file for financial compensation.