Diana Vizcarra worked a few blocks from the World Trade Center and survived the terror attack of Sept. 11, 2001, without major immediate injuries but things changed in 2014, according to her husband. A rough cough that would not go away was eventually diagnosed as stage 4 lung cancer, and in 2015, Diana Vizcarra died. More.
Advocates call on 'secretaries, janitors, students' to sign-up for 9/11 compensation
Maloney, Nadler, 9/11 Community Encourage All Those with 9/11-Related Illness to Get Vaccinated
Today, as individuals with 9/11-related illnesses became eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine across New York State, Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) and Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-10), sponsors of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act and its subsequent reauthorizations, and members of the 9/11 community encouraged all those with 9/11-related illnesses to get vaccinated. More.
Maloney, Nadler, 9/11 Community Encourage All Those with 9/11-Related Illness to Get Vaccinated
Today, as individuals with 9/11-related illnesses became eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine across New York State, Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) and Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-10), sponsors of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act and its subsequent reauthorizations, and members of the 9/11 community encouraged all those with 9/11-related illnesses to get vaccinated. More.
9/11 War On Terrorism Memorial On Display In Tuolumne
After years of fundraising and garnering community support, the new 9/11 Global War on Terrorism Memorial is on display in Tuolumne. Frank Smart with the VFW Post 4748 is encouraging everyone to stop by and take a look. More.
Vaccine eligibility to expand to include those with 9/11-related cancers
NYPD officer Tom Wilson spent five weeks digging through the rubble at Ground Zero after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, searching for survivors and remains — all while inhaling toxic dust into his lungs. Wilson, 52, of Bellport, would pay a stiff price for his efforts. More.
Vaccine eligibility to expand to include those with 9/11-related cancers
NYPD officer Tom Wilson spent five weeks digging through the rubble at Ground Zero after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, searching for survivors and remains — all while inhaling toxic dust into his lungs. Wilson, 52, of Bellport, would pay a stiff price for his efforts. More.
Lifelong Rockland Resident and Decorated NYPD Sergeant Passes Away From 9/11-related illness
Lifelong Rockland Resident and Decorated NYPD Sergeant Passes Away From 9/11-related illness. Sgt. William Brautigam joined the NYPD just two months before the 9/11 terror attacks. During his career, he made nearly 700 arrests and was the recipient of numerous awards citations. More.
Robert Saleh's journey to the New York Jets began with 9/11 epiphany
Let's start in the living room of Robert Saleh's parents' home in Dearborn, Michigan. On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, Saleh and his family sat in front of the TV, horrified by the images they saw on CNN. His mother was crying. His sisters were crying. His father, Sam, refused to believe the grisly scene at the World Trade Center in New York City. More.