9/11 Community News and Firm Updates

Keep informed of the latest news regarding 9/11 health issues facing thousands of first responders, survivors, and Lower Manhattan residents exposed to 9/11 dust, debris, and toxins.

Saturday September 29, 2018

Correction Officers Eligible for 9/11 VCF

For the most recent VCF Deadline information, click here! Correction Officers Exposed to 9/11 Toxins Correction Officers may be eligible…

Monday September 24, 2018

9/11 VCF Deadline: Time (and Money?) Running Out

For the most recent VCF Deadline information, click here! The 9/11 VCF Deadline is December 18, 2020 For the first…

Thursday September 20, 2018

9/11 Male Breast Cancer on the Rise, Why?

For the most recent VCF Deadline information, click here! 9/11 male breast cancer is a new phenomenon among men exposed…

Monday September 10, 2018

Jon Stewart Calls For Extension of 9/11 VCF Deadline

For the most recent VCF Deadline information, click here! Former “Daily Show” host Jon Stewart is once again imploring Congress…

Tuesday August 14, 2018

9/11 Cancer Rate Approaches 10,000: A 3800% Increase in Five Years

For the most recent VCF Deadline information, click here! In 2013, just five years ago, there were only 249 known…

Tuesday February 27, 2018

New York Telephone Company Fire Anniversary

New York Telephone Company Fire, February 27, 1975 Forty-three years ago today, on February 27, 1975, the New York Telephone…

Thursday January 4, 2018

In Memoriam 9/11 Hero Dr. James Melius

In a tragic start to the new year, the labor community lost a hero with the passing of public health…

Sunday December 17, 2017

WTC Health Program Opens New Clinic in Long Island

The WTC Health Program opened a new Clinical Center of Excellence for 9/11 responders at Stony Brook University Hospital located…

Monday November 6, 2017

Cuomo Announces Study of Staten Island Cancer Rate

During a visit to Staten Island University Hospital on October 25, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a New York State funded…