9/11 Health and Compensation in the News

Below are summaries with url’s to news articles that appeared recently about 9/11 Health and Compensation issues.

An archive of past articles by year, can be found on the 911 Health Watch website at http://www.911healthwatch.org/news/ :

November 23, 2018NY Daily NewsBeloved retired FDNY EMT ‘Joey Challenger’ dies of 9/11 illness
A beloved FDNY emergency medical technician who was as strong as the muscle cars he adored died early Friday following a long battle with a 9/11-related illness, friends and family members said.

November 16, 2018PoliceOneDHS agent dies of 9/11-related illness
Dennis P. McCarthy assisted with recovery efforts at Ground Zero

November 15, 2018LI HeraldRetired NYPD officer from Merrick dies of 9/11 illness
Anthony Hanlon dies at 49

November 12, 2018SpectrumMeet 3 Women Who Are Comforting Families of 9/11 Illness Sufferers
Diane Pryor-Holland finds peace every time she sits at her sewing machine.

November 8, 2018NY Daily NewsGround Zero first responders who died of Sept. 11-related health conditions can now receive federal Medal of Valor
First responders who died of Ground Zero-related illnesses are eligible for a federal medal honoring Sept. 11 heroes under a new law…

November 8, 2018WTNHA marine veteran and 9/11 responder needs your help this Veterans Day weekend
Family man Don Pritchard served proudly as a Marine – and was on ground zero on 9/11.

November 8, 2018timesunionPhotos: Colonie dedicates refurbished park to fallen trooper
A newly refurbished town park was dedicated Thursday to honor the legacy of a state trooper who died from a Sept. 11-related illness.

November 7, 2018ChiefWTC ‘Survivors’ Have Tougher Rules on Aid
Affect Health Coverage, Pensions