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New York senators urge immediate action to fix the 9/11 health program as survivors face delays
Nearly 24 years after the 9/11 attacks, New York lawmakers say the health program created to care for survivors and responders is faltering and they’re demanding answers.
A Massachusetts’ Mom Puts Fighter’s Spirit On Display After Surviving 9/11 & Beating Breast and Colon Cancer – ‘We’re All Touched By Cancer’
Massachusetts native Kathy Ball-Toncic embodies a survivor’s spirit. Her journey spans two devastating cancer diagnoses and surviving one of the darkest days in American history—and now, she’s preparing to channel that strength into something bigger: a bike race for cancer research that carries powerful personal significance.
‘Served With Honor’: Ex-Fire Chief Dies Of 9/11-Related Causes
The emergency response communities of Long Island and New York City are mourning the death of a dedicated firefighter and 9/11 responder.
New New Jersey bill reopens door for 9/11 responders to file for benefits
Under a new bill just signed by the Governor, the filing deadline has been removed.
New Jersey bill extends deadlines for 9/11 responders to apply for benefits
On July 23, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed amendments to the Ricci Act that removed the two-year timeframe. Applicants who were previously denied can now petition for reconsideration or resubmit their forms to apply for benefits.
NIOSH Faces Uncertain Future as AIHA Pushes for Funding Restoration
The American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) is ramping up efforts to restore funding for the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) after the agency’s 2026 budget request from the administration slashed core funding to just $73 million—a dramatic drop from its typical $360 million annual budget.
Thousands of NJ’s 9/11 first responders are again eligible for disability benefits
Thousands of New Jersey’s 9/11 responders shut out of World Trade Center-related disability benefits because they did not meet a filing deadline have a chance to reapply for the retirement allowances.
New York State Finalizes Rules for Notifying Current and Former Employees of 9/11 Fund Benefits
The final regulations emphasize that requirements apply “where practicable” after concerns were raised over the difficulty of searching employment records from more than two decades ago.
Somerville woman survives 9/11, two cancers to ride first Pan-Mass Challenge
Almost 22 years after Kathy Ball-Toncic ran barefoot from the North Tower on 9/11, she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Documentary chronicles the lasting effects of 9/11-related illnesses
The impact of that day still lingers for so many people. Thousands of first responders have either died from 9/11-related illnesses or are sick.