Businesses that had employees working in Lower Manhattan and Western Brooklyn when the September 11th attacks occurred may need to notify those employees of their potential eligibility for benefits under two federal compensation funds. More.
New York State Expands Guidance for Employers to Notify Current and Former Workers of Potential 9/11 Benefits
Flight 93 crash cleanup crews now qualify for expanded health care. How to apply
It took 23 years, but now responders arriving at the crash site of United Airlines Flight 93 while it was still smoldering deep in the ground and for the following weeks of cleanup are eligible to enroll in the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program. More.
World Trade Center Health Program needs $3 billion in additional funding, 9/11 first responder advocates say
There is a new milestone to mark this Sept. 11. The number of people who died after volunteering, working or living near ground zero has surpassed the number of people killed in the attacks. And it has happened amid an ongoing struggle for more first responder funding. More.
World Trade Center Health Program needs $3 billion in additional funding, 9/11 first responder advocates say
There is a new milestone to mark this Sept. 11. The number of people who died after volunteering, working or living near ground zero has surpassed the number of people killed in the attacks. And it has happened amid an ongoing struggle for more first responder funding. More.
N.Y. lawmakers spearhead bill to make funding for WTC Health Program permanent
Democrats and Republicans alike — introduced legislation Thursday to make funding for the World Trade Center Health Program permanent. “It’s absolutely insane that we're still here fighting for what heroes deserve,” Nassau County Republican Rep. Anthony D’Esposito, one of those advocating for the bill, said. More.
N.Y. lawmakers spearhead bill to make funding for WTC Health Program permanent
Democrats and Republicans alike — introduced legislation Thursday to make funding for the World Trade Center Health Program permanent. “It’s absolutely insane that we're still here fighting for what heroes deserve,” Nassau County Republican Rep. Anthony D’Esposito, one of those advocating for the bill, said. More.
Short Hills Resident Suggests Adding Wording About Survivors to 9/11 Memorial
Jean Pasternak spoke to township committee members about adding wording about survivors to the Millburn 9/11 memorial. She stated, “I have written to each of you about the 9/11 Memorial aspect of adding this survivor wording on the different plaques, and I did get a reply, and I appreciate those replies.” More.
Free care for heart, autoimmune problems after 9/11 toxin exposure? A decision is coming
Thousands of people with certain autoimmune and cardiovascular conditions due to exposure to toxins after the 9/11 attacks could qualify for free health care if federal officials approve requests to expand coverage under the World Trade Center Health Program. Medical experts petitioning for the changes also said such approvals could help, in particular, with struggles to afford steep prescription medication costs. More.