With the 25th Anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks approaching, the Trump administration is moving to fill some of the three-dozen job vacancies at the World Trade Center Health Program by transferring workers from other agencies and issuing temporary assignments, according to New York lawmakers briefed on the plans. More.
Feds moving to fill some vacancies at WTC health program, lawmakers say
Feds moving to fill some vacancies at WTC health program, lawmakers say
With the 25th Anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks approaching, the Trump administration is moving to fill some of the three-dozen job vacancies at the World Trade Center Health Program by transferring workers from other agencies and issuing temporary assignments, according to New York lawmakers briefed on the plans. More.
Chronic Disease, Aging Linked to WTC Responders with PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) remains a common condition affecting World Trade Center (WTC) responders 25 years after the attack on the Twin Towers. While the condition is considered mainly psychological, a new study sheds light on changes in the biological processes of WTC patients with PTSD that may explain why PTSD is associated with a variety of chronic diseases that ultimately contribute to aging. More.
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand urges vote on bill speeding up benefits for 1st responders
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand appeared with Southampton Town police at a news conference Monday to promote a bill that would expedite benefit claims for 9/11 first responders, injured officers and the families of those who have died. More.
Pancreatic Cancer’s Impact on 9/11 Survivors and Their Families
Survivors and families dealing with the diagnosis of 9/11 pancreatic cancer are encouraged to reach out to the VCF and WTCHP to receive the support and resources they need. More.
Pancreatic Cancer’s Impact on 9/11 Survivors and Their Families
Survivors and families dealing with the diagnosis of 9/11 pancreatic cancer are encouraged to reach out to the VCF and WTCHP to receive the support and resources they need. More.
Deposed NYC official admits he was ordered by lawyer to deny access to 9/11 toxin docs
A New York City Freedom of Information Law official deposed over long-sought documents about the toxins swirling over Ground Zero admitted a city attorney told him to deny an appeal for the pivotal information from 9/11 survivors — a bombshell revelation that sparked a heated argument between attorneys and shut the deposition down early, the Daily News has learned. More.
Deposed NYC official admits he was ordered by lawyer to deny access to 9/11 toxin docs
A New York City Freedom of Information Law official deposed over long-sought documents about the toxins swirling over Ground Zero admitted a city attorney told him to deny an appeal for the pivotal information from 9/11 survivors — a bombshell revelation that sparked a heated argument between attorneys and shut the deposition down early, the Daily News has learned. More.