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Mayor de Blasio gives retired firefighter with renal cancer, a dedicated Zadroga Act crusader, the key to the city
“The key to the city was made for people like Ray Pfeifer,” de Blasio said to a standing ovation from the police, firefighters, elected officials and families of fellow first responders that packed the room. PHOTO: KEVIN C. DOWNS/FOR NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Mike Barasch, the attorney for the Zadroga family as well as thousands […]
January 11, 2016 Posted in 9/11 Injuries, Zadroga Act Tagged key to the city, Mayor de Blasio, Ray Pfeiffer, Zadroga bill Leave a comment
FDNY Adds Names of 5 EMS Workers and 16 Firefighters to WTC Memorial
The Journal of Emergency Medical Services has reported that on Tuesday, September 8, FDNY Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro added the names of 21 members who died of 9/11-related illnesses during the past year to the World Trade Center Memorial Wall at FDNY Headquarters in Brooklyn. Five of the individuals honored were EMS workers: EMS Lieutenant […]
January 1, 2016 Posted in 9/11 Injuries Tagged EMS workers, firefighters, Ground Zero-related deaths Leave a comment
Is There a 9/11 Mesothelioma Epidemic in our Future?
Mesothelioma, a gruesome form of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos, is one of the many illnesses for which the James L. Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act provides benefits and compensation. Fourteen years after the terrorist attacks, more than 1,100 people have been certified to receive cancer treatment under the WTC Health Program, and […]
December 20, 2015 Posted in Health Programs, Zadroga Act Tagged benefits, Ground Zero, mesothelioma Leave a comment
Congress extends Zadroga Health & Compensation Act!
Finally! Earlier today, Congress officially voted to extend the Zadroga Health and Compensation Act. It wasn’t until 11 p.m. on Tuesday that New York lawmakers and advocates knew for sure that the $1.1 trillion must-pass omnibus spending bill for 2016 actually included a $8.1-billion extension of the Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act. But, Congress […]
December 18, 2015 Posted in Health Programs, Victim Compensation Fund Leave a comment
Has Your Member of Congress Forgotten 9/11?
As of midnight, September 30, 2015, the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act expired. The expiration means that the September 11th Victims Compensation Fund and the WTC Health Program will not be funded beyond October 2016. Does Congress truly intend to abandon thousands of 9/11 responders and survivors who served our country valiantly in […]
December 9, 2015 Posted in Health Programs, Victim Compensation Fund, Zadroga Act Tagged 911, benefits, House of Representatives Leave a comment
Jon Stewart Makes Surprise ‘Daily Show’ Return for 9/11 First Responders
Mike Barasch watched with gratitude as Jon Stewart returned to the Daily Show to shine a light on Congress’ refusal to pass legislation that would extend the Zadroga Health and Compensation Act (including the Victim Compensation Fund). Stewart urged viewers to contact Senate Majority Leader McConnell and House Speaker Ryan to urge them to pass […]
December 8, 2015 Posted in Victim Compensation Fund, Zadroga Act Tagged Daily Show, Jon Stewart, Victim Compensation Fund, zadroga act Leave a comment
WTC Health Program Success Story: Kidney Cancer Treatment
The James L. Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010 created the World Trade Center Health Program, charged with monitoring and treating 9/11 responders who develop illnesses related to toxic exposure during rescue and recovery work. As attorneys who represent 9/11 responders, we urge anyone who was exposed to toxins at Ground Zero to […]
November 28, 2015 Posted in Health Programs, Zadroga Act Tagged 9/11 first responders, 9/11-related cancer, James L. Zadroga 9/11 Health & Compensation Act Leave a comment
Death of 9/11 Hero Should Stir Zadroga Act Support
The death on September 10 of a Yonkers policeman from 9/11-related cancer did not arouse sufficient support for Congress to renew the James L. Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, before it expired on September 30. But Lt. Roy McLaughlin’s life and untimely death should stand as a reminder of the urgent need to extend […]
November 17, 2015 Posted in 9/11 Injuries, Health Programs, Zadroga Act Tagged compensation, first responders, police officer, zadroga act Leave a comment
Press Conference at Ground Zero to Support Congressional Reps
On Monday, November 2, 2015, Mike Barasch attended a press conference at Ground Zero to support Congressional Reps. Carolyn Maloney, Jerry Nadler, Frank Pallone, Nydia Velázquez, and Steve Israel, all who all criticized recent Republican proposals that would provide an underfunded and temporary extension of the James Zadroga Health and Compensation Act. The new Republican […]
November 10, 2015 Posted in 9/11 Injuries, Victim Compensation Fund, Zadroga Act Tagged 911 health and compensation fund, James L. Zadroga 9/11 Health & Compensation Act Leave a comment
NYPD Lt. Marci Simms Dies From 9/11-related Illness
Marci Simms’ tragic death is, sadly, just one of hundreds of tragic deaths since 9/11. Hopefully, Congress will wake up and do the right thing for these sick 9/11 first responders, whose only mistake was believing the EPA’s pronouncement that “the air is safe.” Marci Simms, 51, died Thursday at her Long Island home, 16 […]
November 10, 2015 Posted in 9/11 Injuries Tagged 9/11 first responders, Marci Simms Leave a comment
