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Albany pols push bill honoring families of sanitation workers who died of 9/11-related cancers

Albany lawmakers are pushing a bill that would offer family members of late sanitation workers who cleaned up Ground Zero some of the same benefits provided to loved ones of first responders who died from 9/11-related illnesses. More.

Prominent 9/11 advocates on tour to educate Floridians about health program

Michael Barasch, a prominent public figure and advocate for 9/11 victims and their families will join Richard Alles, a cancer survivor and retired Fire Department of New York battalion chief, on a statewide educational tour of Florida for 9/11 first responders and survivors. More.

Prominent 9/11 advocates on tour to educate Floridians about health program

Michael Barasch, a prominent public figure and advocate for 9/11 victims and their families will join Richard Alles, a cancer survivor and retired Fire Department of New York battalion chief, on a statewide educational tour of Florida for 9/11 first responders and survivors. More.

Sarlo, Cryan Bill Would Aid Surviving Families of 9-11 Responders

The widows and children of State Troopers who passed away as a result of 9-11 related illnesses after the existing qualifying deadline of July 8, 2019 would be entitled to accidental death benefits, under terms of legislation sponsored by Senator Paul Sarlo and Senator Joe Cryan that was approved by a Senate committee today. More.

Why Some 9/11 Survivors Are Still Fighting for Fair Compensation

The September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks left an indelible mark on American history, claiming nearly 3,000 lives and affecting countless others. More.

Trump’s funding cuts put SUNY programs for 9/11 responders, women’s health at risk

The Trump administration’s efforts to curb research funding has put treatment for 9/11 first responders, studies of top causes of death in older women, and other life-saving programs on college campuses at risk, the State University of New York warned. More.

Trump’s funding cuts put SUNY programs for 9/11 responders, women’s health at risk

The Trump administration’s efforts to curb research funding has put treatment for 9/11 first responders, studies of top causes of death in older women, and other life-saving programs on college campuses at risk, the State University of New York warned. More.

Federal, state legislation supports 9/11 responders

First responders and survivors from Sept. 11 may soon have better access to healthcare and compensation, thanks to new bipartisan legislation at the federal and state levels. More.