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Lawmakers pass bill providing unlimited sick leave for city workers with 9/11 illnesses in spite of de Blasio pushback
City workers with illnesses linked to Sept.11 could soon see their right to unlimited sick leave enshrined into law.
Lou Alvarez Vows To Fight For 9/11 Responders Until His Final Breath
A retired NYPD detective, who testified during an emotional Capitol Hill hearing about reauthorizing the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund last week, is refusing to give up the fight even though his health has taken a turn for the worse.
The 9/11 victim compensation bill special interests aren’t interested in
He isn’t a registered lobbyist, but comedian Jon Stewart may have already made a bigger impact this year than most influencers in Washington.
The battle over extending the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund, explained
This isn’t the first time Jon Stewart has had to speak up for funding for 9/11 first responders.
Scutari, Lagana Bill to Aid 9/11 First Responders Clears Senate
Legislation sponsored by Senator Nicholas P. Scutari and Senator Joseph Lagana, which would provide accidental disability retirement allowance for a permanent or total disability for 9/11 first responders, passed the Senate today.
Prostate Cancer in World Trade Center Responders Demonstrates Evidence of an Inflammatory Cascade
An excess incidence of prostate cancer has been identified among World Trade Center (WTC) responders.
Former NYPD cop in hospice; testified to Congress at 9/11 victim fund hearing
A retired NYPD detective who joined comedian/activist Jon Stewart last week to plead with Congress to extend the Sept. 11 Victim Compensation Fund, is now in the care of a Rockville Centre hospice.
Hero 9/11 first responder makes emotional plea in his ‘final interview’ from hospice care
Hero 9/11 first responder and retired NYPD Detective Luis Alvarez gave his last-ever interview on “Shepard Smith Reporting” Thursday, to plead with federal lawmakers to replenish the 9/11 victims fund.
9/11 World Trade Center Responders have Higher Rates of Prostate Cancer
Recent research has found that emergency responders for the World Trade Center (WTC) attacks are more likely to have prostate cancer and unique genetic expression.
9/11 first responders still facing health issues from toxic dust
It’s been nearly 18-years since the World Trade Center towers collapsed on September 11, 2001.