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New York lawmakers thwart effort to shift 9/11 health program for first responders
Four New York lawmakers led an effort to defeat a proposal to separate the World Trade Center Health Program, which provides treatment services for first responders and survivors…
Funeral Is Held for Firefighter Killed by Ground Zero Toxins
Chief Ronald R. Spadafora, 63, was in charge of safety for recovery workers after the Sept. 11 attacks.
Congress keeps 9/11 health programs together, with Lowey playing key role
A misguided Trump budget proposal to split up crucial key 9/11 health programs has been stopped.
FBI Announces the Line-of-Duty Death of Former Special Agent Brian L. Crews
It is with great sadness that the FBI announces the line-of-duty death of Supervisory Special Agent (Retired) Brian L. Crews.
NY Pols Score Win on 9/11 Health Program
A bipartisan effort in New York has helped scuttle a Trump administration move to transfer a 9/11 first responders critical health program to the CDC.
9/11 hero firefighter who wrote about health risks dies of cancer
Before dying from 9/11-related cancer Saturday, hero firefighter Chief Ronald R. Spadafora penned an article about the health risks endured by members of the department…
A life of service: Remembering FDNY Chief Ronald Spadafora
In the hell of Ground Zero, FDNY Chief Ronald Spadafora toiled to ensure the safety of rescue and recovery workers, only to succumb last week to cancer contracted among them. May a hero rest in peace.
Health program for 9/11 first responders will stay put at agency, King says
The Trump administration had proposed separating the program for 9/11 first responders from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, which administers it now.
The pain of 9/11 is inflicted anew
Chief Ronald R. Spadafora was by all accounts an exemplary firefighter who in a 40-year career provided leadership in the worst of times.
Reporter’s video helps 9/11 victim receive compensation
Over the past several years, more and more volunteers from the World Trade Center disaster have been diagnosed with cancer, linked to their exposure to the toxic smoke and fumes rising from the rubble.