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Sapling of Famous 9/11 Tree Planted in Asser-Levy Park
There were few things that survived the deadly terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. One of them was a callery pear tree that came to be known as the Survivor Tree. A month after the towers fell, recovery workers discovered the tree amidst the rubble. It was severely damaged, with twisted roots and snapped branches, […]
June 4, 2015 Posted in Memorial Museum Tagged 9/11 memorial, Ground Zero, Survivor Tree Leave a comment
Advocates, Lawmakers Push to Extend 9/11 Programs, Benefits
In the months and years after the attacks of September 11, 2001, a number of programs were created to address incurred and ongoing losses of those impacted. These programs specifically aim to allow individuals to recoup medical expenses paid for treatment related to exposure at Ground Zero. The James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act […]
June 1, 2015 Posted in Health Programs, Zadroga Act Tagged compensation, first responders, health care program, zadroga act Leave a comment
Pennsylvania Members of Congress Must Come to the Rescue of Ground Zero Workers – Time to “Put Up or Shut Up”
We applaud the editorial writers of the NY Daily News who, recently called upon law makers from Pennsylvania to join those in New York and New Jersey in support of the extension of the 9/11 James Zadroga Health and Compensation Act. Years after the fires at Ground Zero stopped smoldering, thousands of rescue and recovery […]
May 27, 2015 Posted in 9/11 Injuries, Zadroga Act Tagged compensation, first responders, zadroga act Leave a comment
Study Finds Health Effects Linger for 9/11 Emergency Workers
It has been nearly 14 years since the infamous terrorist attacks of September 11, 2011. However, the devastating impact of those attacks continues for many first responders who were on the scene in the days and weeks that followed 9/11. These emergency workers have been plagued by both physical and mental health problems, many of […]
May 25, 2015 Posted in 9/11 Injuries Tagged depression, first responders, mental health, PTSD Leave a comment
EPA Criticized for Persecuting 9/11 Dust Whistleblower
When the World Trade Center fell on September 11, 2001, the force kicked up a massive amount of dust. We know now how dangerous this dust was, with millions of tiny toxic particles contained therein. Those who were on the scene at the time and in the weeks after were exposed to the dangerous conditions. […]
May 21, 2015 Posted in 9/11 Injuries Tagged EPA, retaliation, termination, toxic dust, whistleblower Leave a comment
Company Recognizes the Work of 9/11 First Responders
A Pennsylvania company had the opportunity to meet with four 9/11 first responders who visited its store in April 2015. The four men, all members of the Fire Department of New York, stopped into Carpet One Floor & Home located in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. The firefighters visited the store to recognize the storeowner for his […]
May 19, 2015 Posted in 9/11 Injuries Tagged Building for America’s Bravest, first responders, smart homes Leave a comment
Retired 9/11 Firefighter Battling Stage 4 Cancer, Says It Was Worth It
In the years following the terrorist attacks of 9/11, dozens of first responders have suffered deadly diseases related to the work they did at Ground Zero. For some of them, the end came quickly in the months following the attacks. Others did not begin to feel the symptoms of their conditions until years after the […]
May 18, 2015 Posted in 9/11 Injuries Tagged cancer, firefighter, first responders Leave a comment
Michael Barasch joins Rep. Pascrell and Local First Responders to Urge Passage of 9/11 Health Bill Reauthorization
This week, U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09), Chairman of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus and Co-chair of the Congressional Law Enforcement Caucus, was joined by Zadroga family attorney Michael Barasch and local first responders from across the region to urge passage of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Reauthorization Act, legislation that would […]
May 11, 2015 Posted in Health Programs Tagged 9/11 cancers, Health Bill Reauthorization Leave a comment
Why Congress must reauthorize and extend the Victim Compensation Fund
The September 11 Victim Compensation Fund is a Financial Lifesaver For Responders and Rescue Workers Rendered Disabled by World Trade Center Related Illnesses Failure to Fully Fund the Zadroga Act will lead to Devastating Results for the Men and Women that the Statute is supposed to Aid and Protect. Much has been written in recent years about […]
May 7, 2015 Posted in 9/11 Injuries, Zadroga Act Tagged James Zadroga, VCF Leave a comment
Shocking: Politicians speak out Against 9/11 Fund
Shocking: Even when it comes to sick 9/11 first responders, politicians speak out of both sides of their mouths For the past 14 years, on the anniversary of the worst tragedy to strike our country, legislative leaders, like clockwork, have taken full advantage of the opportunity to get before news cameras and microphones to espouse […]
May 7, 2015 Posted in Victim Compensation Fund Tagged 9/11 Fund, first responder Leave a comment
