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Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO residents urged to sign up for 9/11 health program
People who lived, worked or attended school in much of Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO during the September 11, 2001 terror attacks may be surprised to learn they have are eligible for a government program…
Responder payouts at a mere trickle
Of 17,500 ill Ground Zero responders and lower Manhattan residents registered with the James Zadroga 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund, only 53 have gotten payouts.
WTC Victims Compensation Fund
Joel Shufro, Executive Director of the New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health, and Alex Sanchez, 9/11 clean-up worker join Marc to discuss the World Trade Center clean-up and the Victims Compensation Fund.
Free medical care for 9/11 workers
“I saw the towers struck on September 11, 2001,” said Ezra Ghazal, an Engineering Auditor in Local 375. “I volunteered and saw the fires and destruction first hand.”
Time is running out – October 3 deadline for sick 9/11 First Responders and survivors
The horrific terrorist attacks of 9/11 affected all of us, but survivors and the brave First Responders , many of whom risked everything to provide emergency aid, have suffered incomparable health problems and financial loss…
Tavis Talks: John Feal
John Feal was a first responder to Ground Zero on 9/11 and was instrumental in getting the Zadroga Act passed, which provides for compensation for people exposed to chemicals at the site.
Shanksville Responders to Receive Medical Benefits
Area responders to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks — including the United Airlines Flight 93 crash in Shanksville — soon may receive medical benefits as part of The World Trade Center Health Program.
Health meetings planned: Benefits available for 9/11 responders
Area responders to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks – including the United Airlines Flight 93 crash in Shanksville – soon may receive medical benefits as part of The World Trade Center Health Program.
WTC picnic commemorates 9/11 responders on Long Island
On Sunday, the FealGood Foundation teamed up with the Long Island Clinical Center of Excellence to throw the 4th annual WTC Responder Family Picnic at the Deer Park Fire Department. More than 500 people attended.
Deadline for federal 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund nears
Those who lived or worked in lower Manhattan between 9/11 and May 30, 2002 have only 100 days left to register for the fund.