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Group that has advised on health issues since 9/11 no longer meets under Trump administration

For the past 24 years a panel of doctors, union leaders and advocates met monthly with federal health officials to address the mounting health concerns surrounding 9/11 first responders and survivors. More.

'Delay and deny care' to 9/11 survivors. Trump HHS cuts World Trade Center Program staff

The Trump administration fired hundreds of staff at the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), including those at the World Trade Center Health Program who treat 9/11 first responders and survivors. More.

Understanding the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund

Preparing a wrongful death case in Surrogate’s Court might feel like a daunting task for new attorneys. But it doesn’t have to be. The Trusts and Estates Section of the New York State Bar Association hosted a continuing legal education course that provides a comprehensive overview of wrongful death proceedings in Surrogate’s Court. More.

NJ’s 9/11 first responders get fresh chance at disability benefits

A new law enacted by Gov. Phil Murphy is giving a group of New Jersey’s 9/11 first responders a new chance to file for accidental disability retirement benefits. More.

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. More.

New York State Finalizes Rules for Notifying Current and Former Employees of 9/11 Fund Benefits

New York State recently finalized regulations requiring employers to notify current and former employees who worked in Lower Manhattan and Western Brooklyn during and in the months after the September 11th terrorist attacks of their potential eligibility for benefits from two federal compensation funds. More.

Representatives Nadler and Goldman Applaud NYC Council for Forcing City to Finally Release the Truth About 9/11 Air Toxins

We commend the New York City Council for passing Resolution 560, finally forcing the City to release records about what officials knew about the toxic air New Yorkers were breathing after 9/11 while they were telling the public it was safe to return to the City. More.

9/11 Survivors in NC Could Lose Health Care

At the end of last week, Congress passed the “big beautiful” budget and reconciliation bill, and President Trump signed it into law. More.