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WTC dust caused first responders’ nerve damage, study finds
First responders who worked on the dusty, smoldering pile of debris in the aftermath of the Twin Towers’ collapse 15 years ago have begun showing signs of debilitating nerve damage, a team of Long Island doctors has found for…
Study links PTSD and cognitive impairments in veterans
New research published by the journal “Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Diagnosis, Assessment & Disease Monitoring” confirms the connection between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and cognitive impairment — in this case, among those who helped with search, rescue and cleanup efforts…
Yonkers Firefighter Dies From 9/11-Related Cancer
A Yonkers firefighter who rescued people on Sept. 11, 2001 has died.
Mount Sinai Hosts WTC Health Program Symposium Examining Health of Responders and Survivors 15 Years After 9-11
Not only do World Trade Center responders and survivors continue to suffer elevated rates of airway conditions, cancer, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), compared to the unexposed population, but illnesses such as autoimmune disorders…
9/11 firefighter remembered in Sayreville
A piece of steel from the World Trade Center was dedicated in memory of a 9/11 firefighter on Saturday in Sayreville.
Jon Stewart receives award for work on 9/11 first responder benefits
Comedian Jon Stewart was honored Friday night with a humanitarian award in Garden City, along with two first responders who fought for health benefits to treat 9/11-related illnesses.
Hundreds of police say goodbye to Stuewer in Poughkeepsie
A flag was methodically lifted off the silver casket and meticulously folded.
NY State Police Investigator Dies from Illness Caused By Work at 9/11 Ground Zero
The Dutchess County resident was with the State Police for 26 years.
9/11 Victim Compensation Fund begins payments to new group of claimants
New Jersey residents who were injured, sickened or whose loved ones suffered harm as a result of the 9/11 attacks will begin receiving new payments from the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund, the fund’s overseer said.
September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Begins Payments to Group B Claimants
September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) Special Master Rupa Bhattacharyya announced that the VCF began payments today on Group B claims after the funding to pay became available on Oct. 1 as set forth in the 2015 Reauthorization Act…