DOGE Cuts 9/11 Survivors’ Fund, and Republicans Join Democrats in Rebuke
In a rare sign of pushback against President Trump, a coalition of congressional Republicans from the New York area rebuked the president for cuts to a federal program that administers aid to emergency workers and others suffering from toxins related to the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. More.
9/11 health program cuts to cause 'life and death' delays, fired worker says
Just before his confirmation as secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pledged to help 9/11 responders and survivors, two U.S. senators from New York said Tuesday. More.
9/11 survivors urged to get health screenings
Even after nearly a quarter of a century, the fight to get victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks what they are owed is not over. Advocates said crucial funding for the victims' compensation fund is now in jeopardy. Evan Axelbank reports. 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.