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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, […]
March 12, 2015 Posted in 9/11 Injuries Tagged death, Ground Zero, memorial, toxic dust Leave a comment
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 […]
March 9, 2015 Posted in 9/11 Injuries Tagged 9/11 survivors, depression, mental health problems, PTSD Leave a comment
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 […]
March 5, 2015 Posted in Zadroga Act Tagged Victim Compensation Fund, WTC Health Fund, zadroga act Leave a comment
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. […]
March 2, 2015 Posted in Memorial Museum Tagged museum, sculpture, WTC artifact Leave a comment
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 […]
February 26, 2015 Posted in Personal Injury Tagged secret 9/11 documents Leave a comment
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 […]
February 23, 2015 Posted in Victim Compensation Fund Tagged claims, payments, Victim Compensation Fund Leave a comment
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 […]
February 19, 2015 Posted in 9/11 Injuries Tagged cancer, Ground Zero, WTC toxic dust Leave a comment
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 […]
February 16, 2015 Posted in 9/11 Injuries, Victim Compensation Fund Tagged brain cancer, Victim Compensation Fund Leave a comment
9/11 First Responder Needs Bone Marrow Transplant
The first responders of 9/11 were undoubtedly heroes who braved the perils of that fateful day to bring victims to safety. Today, one of those heroes needs someone to save him. A 54-year-old firefighter who assisted on and in the weeks following 9/11 has developed an aggressive form of blood cancer. To have any chance […]
February 12, 2015 Posted in 9/11 Injuries Tagged blood cancer, bone marrow transplant, first responder Leave a comment
Many 9/11 Victims Still Await Relief
September 11, 2001 was a tragic and devastating day in our nation’s history. It was also, however, a day that many heroes emerged. Among them were first responders and volunteers who braved the toxic clouds and dangerous conditions to help victims reach safety. Sadly, long after the dust settled, many of these brave individuals began […]
February 9, 2015 Posted in 9/11 Injuries, Victim Compensation Fund Tagged 9/11 victims, health problems, Victim Compensation Fund Leave a comment
