Author Archives: Michael Barasch
Researchers Screen 9/11 Survivors for Heart and Kidney Diseases
The attacks of September 11 left a black eye on the city of New York, with many of its heroic first responders and recovery workers suffering from devastating health effects in the years that followed. While it has been well over a decade since the towers fell, many who were present on that fateful day […]
The Passing of FDNY Captain John Graziano
Barasch & McGarry is heartbroken to report the sad news that our friend, FDNY Captain John Graziano has passed away after a valiant struggle with cancer. John was not just a heroic firefighter. He was a wonderful man, a devoted husband and loving father. It was an honor and a privilege to say that John […]
Street Corner Renamed to Honor 9/11 Police Officer
Although many think of the death toll of 9/11 to be limited to the day of the attacks, the truth is that thousands have died in the years that followed due to illnesses that manifested as a result of their exposure to toxic dust at Ground Zero. When the Twin Towers fell on September 11, […]
Many 9/11 Survivors Still Suffer from PTSD, Depression
While much attention is given to physical health problems related to individuals’ exposure to toxic fumes on 9/11, often people overlook the mental toll. The symptoms of these problems can be more difficult to recognize and often victims are reluctant to admit the extent of their mental heath problems. Since the terrorist attacks of September […]
Council Members Pushing for Extension of Zadroga 9/11 Act
Among the many devastating effects of September 11 are the lingering medical problems faced by first responders who worked at Ground Zero. Though it has been nearly 14 years since terrorists steered planes into the Twin Towers, serious health issues have long dogged those workers who were part of the rescue and recovery efforts, as […]
Artifact from WTC to be Used as Part of Sculpture
In the past several years, individuals and groups have made strides in building museums, monuments and otherwise commemorating those lost in the tragic attacks of September 11, 2001. While these efforts cannot undo the harm caused on 9/11, they do offer individuals a way of honoring the dead and remembering the lessons of the attacks. […]
Lawmakers Push for Release of Secret 9/11 Documents
Recently congressional lawmakers have been increasing pressure on the Obama administration to release secret documents related to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. There are allegedly 28 top-secret pages from a 9/11 report that have been marked classified for years. Much of the information in these pages supposedly relates to Saudi Arabia’s involvement in […]
9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Has Awarded More Than $800 Million
Since the deadly terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, individuals and their families harmed by the attacks have sought compensation from the U.S. government which initially assured first responders and downtown Manhattan residents that “the air (was) safe.” When it became clear that disabling respiratory illnesses and other diseases were linked to the WTC toxic […]
9/11 Police Chief Dies from Blood Cancer at Age 53
A New York Police Department chief, Steven Bonano, died of blood cancer at age 53. Bonano was among the very first emergency workers to arrive at Ground Zero on September 11, 2001. Many suspect his cancer was related to his time at the site and exposure to toxic fumes. Bonano is by no means the […]
Former Deputy Commissioner and 9/11 Rescue Leader Dies
The deputy commissioner and senior advisor in the Office of the Mayor has died of brain cancer. Ronald Cohen of Eltingville was known and widely appreciated for his role in leading rescue and recovery efforts in the wake of the September 11 attacks. Cohen was 47. Cohen served as an instrumental figure following the tragic […]
