A New York senator needs billions in funding to cover health care costs for Sept. 11 responders and survivors. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is asking Congress for about $3 billion to pay for the medical expenses, but the inflation rate on health care is higher than expected, so that gap must be filled, the politician said. More.
Billions needed for health care to support 9/11 survivors
Billions needed for health care to support 9/11 survivors
A New York senator needs billions in funding to cover health care costs for Sept. 11 responders and survivors. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is asking Congress for about $3 billion to pay for the medical expenses, but the inflation rate on health care is higher than expected, so that gap must be filled, the politician said. More.
Ground zero work after 9/11 damaged ferry captain's lungs. A young donor gave him new life
When the World Trade Center was attacked on 9/11, Tony Moyet was the first New York Waterway ferry captain on the scene to help evacuate the area. More.
9/11 responders still need federal and state help
After the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, Long Islanders flocked to Ground Zero to help. Firefighters, police officers, doctors, nurses, emergency medical technicians and other first responders headed to the pile, first to help with rescue efforts, then with recovery and cleanup. More.
Sen. Gillibrand: Additional $3 billion needed for 9/11 survivors
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced Wednesday she is asking Congress to pass $3 billion worth of supplemental funding for the World Trade Center Health Program. More.
Congress members make bipartisan push to save 9/11 healthcare program
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-Staten Island/South Brooklyn) and a bipartisan group of Congress members are hoping to secure funding to address the $3 billion deficit threatening the future of the World Trace Center Health Program (WTCHP). More.
Congress members make bipartisan push to save 9/11 healthcare program
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-Staten Island/South Brooklyn) and a bipartisan group of Congress members are hoping to secure funding to address the $3 billion deficit threatening the future of the World Trace Center Health Program (WTCHP). More.
NYC Mayor Adams agrees to talk with Reps about WTC toxic air. Maloney, Nadler
Mayor Eric Adams may finally allow the world a long behind the scenes look at what previous New York City mayors knew about the toxic air surrounding Ground Zero after the 2001 terror attacks. More.