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SJU Alumni Found 9/11 Compensation Firm Brothers Chris and Matt Baione Push For ‘Never Forget the Heroes Act’
The terror attack that consumed New York City on Sept. 11, 2001 still lingers within the lives of New Yorkers throughout the five boroughs, and two St. John’s alumni have made it their mission…
Peter B. Kaplan, Daredevil Photographer Dies From 9/11 Related Illnesses
Peter B. Kaplan who was known for high angle photography shots of the New York City Twin Towers and Statue of Liberty died on March 19, 2019, in Wilmington, Delaware due to 9/11 related lung issues he contracted…
Peter B. Kaplan, a Photographer With Altitude, Is Dead at 79
Peter B. Kaplan, a photographer who captured spectacular views from vertiginous vantage points like the torch of the Statue of Liberty and the masts of the Empire State Building and the original World Trade Center…
Fitzpatrick, ground zero firefighters rally behind 9/11 fund
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick called a press conference to express an “urgent need” to pass the “Never Forget the Heroes Act,” which would fully fund and permanently reauthorize the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund.
EDITORIAL: They gave their lives. Let’s give them healthcare.
The September 11th Victim Compensation Fund is running out of money.
Heart risk factors may predict lung damage in 9-11 responders
For firefighters who worked at “Ground Zero” around September 11, 2001, a group of heart-disease risk factors also predicted who was likely to develop World Trade Center-related lung injury years later, researchers say.
Fighting for his life, September 11 first-responder shares an important message
FDNY Firefighter Steven “Bubba” Pascale, of Westerleigh, is fighting for his life against stage 3 kidney cancer.
Reed wants vote for trade agreement, 9/11 victims
Rep. Tom Reed (R-Corning) says he’s trying to build consensus in the House of Representatives around two key issues.
Problem Solvers Caucus Formally Supports the “Never Forget the Heroes Act”
Problem Solvers Caucus Formally Supports the “Never Forget the Heroes Act,” Pushes for Priority Consideration on House Floor Under New House 290 “Consensus Calendar” Rule
Study Finds Increased Risk of PF Among World Trade Center Responders
Exposure to dust in the aftermath of the World Trade Center attacks increased the risk of pulmonary fibrosis (PF) among responders, according to an evaluation of self-reported surveys.