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Dying firefighter, sick from 9/11 illness, fights last battle: A spot on FDNY Wall of Honor
Ray Pfeifer needed a wheelchair to get around his Hicksville home when PIX11 visited the retired Bronx firefighter there recently.
Submit names of first responders for 9/11 memorial by April 14
Borough President James Oddo has vowed that last Sept. 11 was the final year that the anniversary of the World Trade Center attacks would go by without the names of first responders being included on a memorial, and people have…
FDNY to keep honoring 9/11-related deaths on separate memorial
The FDNY will not change a controversial practice that has some firefighters fuming — honoring those who die of 9/11-related illness on a different memorial wall than those killed while on duty.
Heartbreaking photo is a reminder of 9/11-related cancer victims
It was a powerful and heartbreaking moment as a son said goodbye to his dad, one of the latest victims of the 9/11 attacks.
Funeral For NYS Trooper Held In Plattsburgh
The funeral for an 18-year veteran of the New York State Police was held in Plattsburgh Monday.
Trooper, photographer had 9/11 cancer in common
Local photographer Damian Battinelli and State Trooper Brian Falb shared a connection, as 9/11 responders who developed cancer.
Wake services held for NYPD 9/11 responder from Bethpage
Family and friends gathered Thursday night to remember an NYPD officer from Bethpage who died from a 9/11-related illness.
Dancing NYPD cop who rocked LGBT Pride rally dies of 9/11-related cancer
A New York City cop who became a viral sensation when he twerked with a marcher at an LGBT Pride parade died this week of brain cancer at the age of 44.
World Trade Center Registry Reopened and Changes to World Trade Center Volunteer Claim Requirements
On September 11, 2016, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation that extends workers’ compensation eligibility and benefits for World Trade Center workers (paid workers and volunteers) under Article 8-A.
Gov. Cuomo directs flags to half-staff in honor of Trooper Falb
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is directing flags to be at half-staff on Thursday in honor of Trooper Brian Falb.