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Affair and vengeful wife rip apart 9/11 law firm

One of New York City’s most prominent law firms — which raked in tens of millions of dollars representing 9/11 responders — has been ripped apart by a soap opera…

Hero cop’s sister seeks Zadroga Law extension

Vital aid programs for Sept. 11 first responders to expire in 2015, 2016

9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Paid Out More Than $500 Million in Last Year

The September 11th Victim Compensation Fund paid out more than $500 million in the last year.

Statement of 911 Health Watch on the Release of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund 3rdd Annual Report

The September 11th Victim Compensation Fund, has just released its 3rd Annual Report along with updated statistics on its progress to date. Below is the Statement by 911 Health Watch on its release. For Immediate Release from 9/11 Health Watch October 17th, 2014 Press Contact: Benjamin Chevat 646) 634-9103 ben.chevat@911healthwatch.org Statement of 911 Health Watch […]

9/11 Sick Claims Must Be Filed by Midnight

Those who worked in the World Trade Center or lived in the surrounding areas on September 11, 2001, have until midnight tonight to file compensation requests under the James L. Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act.

Deadline For Filing 9/11 Sick Claims Is Midnight

Tuesday is the deadline for people to file claims with the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund created by the Zadroga Act.

Honor these heroes

The NYPD lost 23 heroes on 9/11, the blackest day in The Finest’s long history. In the years since, the toll of those who served on The Pile during rescue and recovery and later succumbed to illnesses…

October 14, 2014 deadline for 911 cancer victims

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Registration Deadline Nears For 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund

The deadline is fast approaching for Ground Zero workers to register for the Sept. 11 Victim Compensation Fund. The last day to register is Oct. 14.

Advocates aim to extend 9/11 health care funding

With the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act set to expire at the end of 2015, an area lawmaker is hoping to extend the bill an additional 25 years.