Archive of News (2014)
Three Retired FDNY Members Die of Illnesses Linked to September 11 Recovery Work
Three more retired members of the New York City Fire Department lost their battle with cancer this week, illnesses that were linked to their time at the World Trade Center site in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks.
Three retired FDNY members die of Sept. 11th-related cancers within hours of each other
The deaths raise the tragic toll to 92 firefighters who have succumbed to illnesses stemming from sifting through the rubble of the toppled towers in the desperate search to recover bodies.
IRS Tax Guidance for 9/11 Responders Finally Updated After Senator’s Push
News that three retired FDNY firefighters died Monday from cancer tied to their work at Ground Zero offers a chance to note that families of 9/11 victims, and those suffering from illnesses, can claim tax benefits under a little-known law.
3 FDNY firefighters die from 9/11-related illnesses on same day
Three firefighters have died within hours of each other — all from illnesses related to their service during the terror attacks on September 11, 2001.
3 Retired Firefighters Die Of 9/11-Related Illnesses In One Day
The FDNY on Wednesday was mourning the death of three retired firefighters who all died in one day earlier this week from illnesses they contracted in the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks.
Remember The Rivalry StuyHealth WTC Health Program PSA HD
The WTC Health Program offers treatment for 9/11-related illnesses at no cost to you. If you were in lower Manhattan on 9/11 or during the WTC clean-up, find out more information and download an application at www.stuyhealth.org!
Hillary Clinton Joins NY Labor to Renew 9/11 Health Benefits
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton appeared at the United Federation of Teachers on Tuesday evening to commemorate the thirteenth anniversary of 9/11 and help raise awareness of the Zadroga 9/11 Health & Compensation Act’s impending expiration in 2016.
Connecticut delegation seeks benefits extension for 9/11 responders, victims
It’s been 13 years since 9/11, but the first responders and survivors of the tragedy are still suffering adverse health effects — and the worst may be yet to come.
Clinton reunites with New York labor allies
Calling the city’s local labor organizations her “principal ally” after the attacks of Sept. 11, Hillary Clinton urged a coalition of union members in a speech on Tuesday to “mobilize” behind an effort to extend the Zadroga Act.
Aid for 9/11 workers urged
Bill would extend help for health care and compensation fund