A retired FDNY firefighter from West Islip who assisted in rescue efforts at the World Trade Center died Tuesday from 9/11-related cancer, according to his family. More.
Frederick Gallagher, ex-FDNY firefighter from LI, dies of WTC illness
9/11 survivor, guide dog coming to Franklin College
When it was time to make his way downstairs from the 78th floor of One World Trade Center, he didn’t panic. Michael Hingson has been blind since birth. What most people consider a disability hasn’t hindered him, though, not even during that life-or-death situation. More.
Former NYPD Detective & 9/11 Responder Says 100 Pound Weight Loss Saved Him After Cancer, Heart Failure Diagnoses
Frank Thomas, a former New York City Police Department detective of 23 years and 9/11 responder, is opening up about how weight loss saved his life after cancer and a heart failure diagnosis. More.
The 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund lessened wait times and gave out $1.4 billion last year
The 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund’s annual report shows over $1.4 billion was awarded last year, and wait times were reduced while most staff were working remotely due to pandemic restrictions. More.
The 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund lessened wait times and gave out $1.4 billion last year
The 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund’s annual report shows over $1.4 billion was awarded last year, and wait times were reduced while most staff were working remotely due to pandemic restrictions. More.
Landmark Bill to Expand Health Care for Post-9/11 Toxic-Exposed Veterans
The Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee unanimously approved landmark legislation championed by U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) to help meet the needs of veterans suffering from conditions caused by toxic exposure. This legislation will now go to the full Senate for consideration. More.
Remembering Todd Gitlin, witness to 9/11
In 2000, when openDemocracy was being planned by four of us in a garage in North London’s Tufnell Park, our first visitor was America’s Todd Gitlin. How he found out about us, I don’t know. More.
Committee unanimously passes Tester, Moran bill to provide health care for post-9/11 toxic-exposed veterans
The Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee unanimously passed bipartisan legislation spearheaded by Chairman Jon Tester (D-Mont.) and Ranking Member Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) to offer Post-9/11 combat veterans, including those suffering from conditions caused by toxic exposures, access to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care. More.