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FDNY union reclassifies deaths of retired members as 9/11-related deaths

The Uniformed Firefighters Association ( UFA ) has reclassified the deaths of two retired members of the FDNY as 9/11-related deaths, according to a post on the union’s X, formerly Twitter, page. More.

9/11 first responders worry federal healthcare program is running out of money

Thousands of first responders who were on the ground after the Sep. 11 attacks are issuing another urgent call as a critical healthcare program faces a federal funding lapse. More.

Health Conditions Linked to 9/11 Exposure

The September 11th attacks left an impact on individuals who lived, worked, or volunteered near Ground Zero. These individuals were exposed to toxic dust and debris, leading to serious health conditions that have continued to surface over time. More.

Retired N.J. troopers win hearing to apply for 9/11 illness disability benefits

Thirteen retired New Jersey State Police troopers won an appeal Wednesday that will give them a chance to prove they were not properly notified about their eligibility to receive 9/11 illness benefits. More.

City pushes to dismiss FOIL case over 9/11 Ground Zero toxin studies

The city is trying to quash a lawsuit seeking pivotal data on the toxins that hovered over lower Manhattan following the 9/11 terror attacks, claiming it doesn’t have the important documents and that the search for the long-sought records is nothing more than a “fishing expedition,” the Daily News has learned. More.

Federal government to permanently fund 9/11 health care program facing financial cliff

The pivotal World Trade Center Health Program that covers medical expenses for those suffering from 9/11-related illnesses will be fully funded for the next 15 years, thanks to a bipartisan agreement hammered out in Washington, D.C., officials said Wednesday. More.

Schumer, Gillibrand announce permanent Fed funding fix for World Trade Center Health Program

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced he has secured permanent federal funding to support 9/11 first responders and survivors as part of the end-of-year federal budget bill. More.

9/11 World Trade Center Health Program finally locks in permanent funding with budget

Congress in its end-of-year budget bill secured permanent funding to meet the growing health needs of 9/11 first responders and survivors. A change to a funding formula was aimed at solving ongoing shortfalls faced by the World Trade Center Health Program. More.