Court Cousins of the Syosset Fire Department encouraged potential victims to register for the federal government's September 11 Victim Compensation Fund at vcf.gov before a July 29 deadline. More.
Firefighters: Register before 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund deadline
Ground Zero survivors battle New York-Presbyterian Hospital which won’t accept 9/11 Health Program
Former NYPD traffic supervisor Walter Clark has nothing but good things to say about New York-Presbyterian Hospital and the care he received for his 9/11-related double lung transplant. More.
Steve Buscemi health: 'It's still with me' - Actor on his PTSD after volunteering on 9/11
Before becoming a big-time actor, Buscemi, 64, was a firefighter in the 1980s in Manhattan's Little Italy. In the immediate aftermath of the 9/11 attacks of 2001, the star was quick to put his uniform back on and serve alongside his old colleagues – those that were still alive. More.
Tributes paid to Irish firefighter who died of cancer stemming from 9/11 attacks
On 29 March, FDNY Captain Michael Lyons, a New York native who was raised in Swinford, passed away after nearly a six-year battle with stage four cancer, aged 53. He developed the cancer as a direct result of partaking in the rescue efforts on 9/11/2001, and is believed to the 276th firefighter to have died in similar circumstances. More.
Ex-FDNY member Michael Lyons of LI dies of 9/11 cancer
Retired FDNY Capt. Michael J. Lyons, a Dix Hills resident cited many times for heroism during more than 20 years on the job, including for efforts on Sept. 11, 2001, has died of 9/11-related cancer, the FDNY confirmed. He was 53. More.
House members from New York want info on federal contract to manage health care for some 9/11 survivors
A bipartisan group of House members from New York says an ongoing probe of a health care program for some 9/11 first responders and survivors shows the program “consistently struggled,” and the members are demanding details about a multimillion-dollar contract that brings in a new company to manage it. More.
House members from New York want info on federal contract to manage health care for some 9/11 survivors
A bipartisan group of House members from New York says an ongoing probe of a health care program for some 9/11 first responders and survivors shows the program “consistently struggled,” and the members are demanding details about a multimillion-dollar contract that brings in a new company to manage it. More.
The Incredible Survival Of Genelle Guzman-McMillan, The Last Person Rescued From The Rubble On 9/11
Inside the North Tower of the World Trade Center, Genelle Guzman-McMillan felt the building shake. She was working on the 64th floor at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and ran to the window to see what had happened. Bits of paper and debris were everywhere in the sky. More.