Archive of News (2017)

Dr. Michael Guttenberg, who served at Ground Zero, dies

Physician’s cancer connected to airborne toxins at World Trade Center site, family attorney says.

New York firefighter who died from a brain tumor linked to 9/11 remembered for being ‘loved by many’ and his work on the Zadroga Act to protect those who were made sick at Ground Zero

Robert Tilerarcio, 58, was remembered by friends and family at the funeral Mass held at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Massapequa, New York

Former FDNY lieutenant from North Bellmore honored posthumously

Hempstead Town officials Saturday dedicated a North Bellmore street in honor of a longtime resident and New York City firefighter who died of illnesses contracted at Ground Zero after 9/11.

SATURDAY: World Trade Center Health Program hosts 9/11 health fair

Uncle Sam is inviting Downtown residents to a 9/11 health fair called “Research to Care” at NYU Langone Medical Center tomorrow, where locals can quiz doctors and researchers about medical conditions related to the terrorist attacks, according to Assemblywoman…

Dr. Michael Guttenberg remembered as 9/11 responder, dedicated physician

Dr. Michael G. Guttenberg, an emergency services leader at Northwell Health and a Fire Department of New York first responder to the World Trade Center terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, died Tuesday.

In Memory of Mike Guttenberg

It is with great sadness that I share news of the loss of Dr. Michael Guttenberg, Northwell Health’s medical director of clinical preparedness and our Center for Emergency Medical Services (CEMS), who died this morning after a lengthy battle…

Hero 9/11 EMT denied disability pension because of his weight

The city’s largest pension board is refusing to grant a disability pension to a 291-pound worker who developed asthma after the cleanup effort at Ground Zero, saying his weight was the chief cause of his illness.

What is the status of the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund?

The program to date has paid out over $3.1 billion covering more than 14,000 compensation determinations; Laura Ingle takes a closer look for ‘Special Report.’

Names of Firefighters Sickened After 9/11 Placed on Memorial

The names of 112 New York City firefighters who died of illnesses after spending time at the World Trade Center after the Sept. 11 attacks have been added to a state memorial for firefighters killed in the line of duty.

Retired NYPD Captain Carmine Cantalino dies at 61 of 9/11-related illness

A retired NYPD captain who immigrated to the U.S. as a teenager and developed a strong patriotic sense of duty has died from a 9/11-related illness, according to family and union officials.