Posts tagged 9/11 illness
3 retired FDNY firefighters die within 48 hour period

“Retired FDNY Lt. Timothy O’Neill died April 5, and Firefighter Kevin Lennon on April 4, both from 9/11-related cancers, and retired Fire Marshal Michael Andreachi died within the same period…”

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9/11 Victim Compensation Fund renewal bill clears major hurdle with backing by GOP congressman

“The bill to renew the cash-strapped 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund is getting a major boost, with the backing of the top Republican on the House Judiciary Committee…”

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9-11 first responders finally get their own tribute at Ground Zero

“About 17 and a half years after the 9/11 terror attack on the World Trade Center, first responders are finally getting their own tribute at the Memorial Plaza on the Ground Zero site…”

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Officials demand permanent funding for 9/11 victims compensation to stem 'escalating crisis'

“Politicians and advocates rallied in lower Manhattan Wednesday in support of a federal bill that would permanently authorize the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act…”

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