On October 29, 2012, Hurricane Sandy (Sandy) made landfall in densely populated areas of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Flooding affected 51 square miles (132 square kilometers) of New York City (NYC) and resulted in 43 deaths, many caused by drowning in the home, along with numerous storm-related injuries (1). Thousands of those affected were survivors of the World Trade Center (WTC) disaster of September 11, 2001 (9/11) who had previously enrolled in the WTC Health Registry (Registry) cohort study.
Nonfatal Injuries 1 Week After Hurricane Sandy
Phil Reisman: 9/11 victim a woman for all seasons
On Monday I received a special book in the mail titled, "Amy's Greenhouse, Learn & Grow." It is written for young children, but it is for all of us. This is a book about remembrance and the lovely cycle of life — perfect for mid October, as the leaves begin to turn. Only 58 pages, it is a celebration expressed in simple words and pictures. More.
Update on tax relief for some disabled 9/11 Responders, Survivors and the families of those who have died from their 9/11 injuries
We wanted to take this opportunity to let you know that the IRS has updated the cover sheet to Publication 3920, “Tax Relief for Victims of Terrorist Attacks”. The updated information will help disabled 9/11 Responders, Survivors and the families of those that have died from their injuries in the last three years to understand the tax relief to which they are entitled. This includes clear examples of who the law could apply to and the 800 number for the unit that can answer questions about these provisions, 1 866 562 5227.
Remains identified as Belgian man killed in World Trade Center attacks
The remains of a 31-year-old Belgian man who died in the Sept. 11 attack on the World Trade Center were identified through additional DNA testing, the city medical examiner announced Tuesday. Patrice Braut, a native of Anderlecht, a community on the outskirts of the Belgian capital Brussels, was working on the 97th floor of the North Tower when he was killed. More.
U.S. Senate And House Lawmakers From Across The Country Introduce Critical Reauthorization Of James Zadroga 9/11 Health And Compensation Act
Nearly a week after the 13th Anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, a bipartisan group of lawmakers from across the country has introduced the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Reauthorization Act.. U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand, Charles Schumer, Robert Menendez, Cory Booker, Richard Blumenthal, Chris Murphy, Elizabeth Warren, Jeanne Shaheen and Jeff Merkley introduced the legislation in the Senate.
Hillary Clinton Expresses Support for Health Benefits for 9/11 Survivors
It is a rule nearly all New York politicians abide by: you don't mix politics and September 11th. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton did not buck the trend, keeping her remarks at a fundraiser in support of 9/11 health care benefits squarely on September 11th. She spoke about being at the site of the attack the day after it happened, when she was a U.S. senator. More.
Seeking help after years of 9/11 survivor guilt
The roar of a plane above Lower Manhattan. The rise of a pristine tower where ruins once smoldered. News of terrorist attacks in far-off lands. For New Yorkers in or near the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, the sights and sounds of everyday life can still -- even 13 years later -- trigger painful memories. More.
South Jersey families mourn 9/11 losses
Nicholas and Nancy Brandemarti don't go to work on Sept. 11. Their grandchildren don't go to school. Since 2001, that day is dedicated to the memory of their son, Nicholas W. Brandemarti. The Fordham University grad got his first big post-college job on the 89th floor of the World Trade Center's South Tower, weeks before it was struck by a hijacked plane 13 years ago. More.