A New York senator needs billions in funding to cover health care costs for Sept. 11 responders and survivors. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is asking Congress for about $3 billion to pay for the medical expenses, but the inflation rate on health care is higher than expected, so that gap must be filled, the politician said. More.
Billions needed for health care to support 9/11 survivors
Sen. Gillibrand: Additional $3 billion needed for 9/11 survivors
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced Wednesday she is asking Congress to pass $3 billion worth of supplemental funding for the World Trade Center Health Program. More.
Congress members make bipartisan push to save 9/11 healthcare program
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-Staten Island/South Brooklyn) and a bipartisan group of Congress members are hoping to secure funding to address the $3 billion deficit threatening the future of the World Trace Center Health Program (WTCHP). More.
NYC Mayor Adams agrees to talk with Reps about WTC toxic air. Maloney, Nadler
Mayor Eric Adams may finally allow the world a long behind the scenes look at what previous New York City mayors knew about the toxic air surrounding Ground Zero after the 2001 terror attacks. More.
What is the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund?
Before September 11, 2001, the twin towers symbolized America’s prosperity and economic strength. While the attack on the twin towers did not take away America’s strength and position as a world power, the attack has remained one of the most significant blows to America. More.
Federal aid for 9/11 illness sufferers hits $10 billion mark
The feds have doled out more than $10 billion to people suffering from 9/11-related health conditions, The New York Daily News has learned. “They should be giving out another $10 billion if that’s what’s needed,” said retired Con Edison worker Cheryl Hall, who received compensation for a litany of illnesses linked to her time at Ground Zero. More.
WTC Health Program on verge of covering uterine cancer, a victory for 9/11 responders and survivors
For the first time in nine years, the World Trade Center Health Program is adding to its list of health conditions. First responders and survivors of the 9/11 attacks suffering from uterine cancer are likely to soon be eligible for free care and compensation, after a proposed addition is finalized in the coming weeks. More.
My breast cancer and your survival: What anyone who was downtown on and after 9/11 needs to know
According to the American Cancer Society, there are nearly 290,000 new cases of invasive breast cancers diagnosed every year. Like me, I am sure you can name an aunt, a friend, a sister, a roommate, or a mother who has had it or currently has it. More.