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  • COVID-19Police OfficersEMTs

    Michael Barasch, the Barasch & McGarry team, John Feal, and Ken Specht Organize a Donation of 15,000 N-95 Safety Masks to FDNY Firefighters and EMTs

    By Michael Barasch

    Barasch & McGarry would like to express its incredible gratitude and admiration for all of the first responders who are now risking their own safety to protect the people of New York City and beyond during this difficult time. It is with great privilege that the firm announces its donation of 15,000 N-95 safety masks […]

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  • COVID-19WTC Health ProgramHealth Programs

    Why the 9/11 Community is More Vulnerable to the Coronavirus and Must Enroll in the Free WTC Health Program

    By Michael Barasch

    Well before the recent national health crisis, tens of thousands of people in the 9/11 Community had been diagnosed with serious respiratory illnesses and/or cancer. Doctors have warned us that everyone who has been diagnosed with asthma, chronic bronchitis & sinusitis, interstitial lung disease or cancer has a compromised immune system.  They are therefore much […]

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  • COVID-19Personal InjuryEMTs

    Coronavirus and Update for Clients Who Have Already Received 9/11 VCF and/or Litigation Awards

    By Michael Barasch

    Let me begin by acknowledging the Coronavirus health crisis and expressing my sincere hope that you are taking good care of yourself. I am very concerned about the 9/11 community. You are among the most vulnerable since many of you have serious respiratory illnesses and cancers. Please follow the recommendations from the CDC and, as […]

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  • COVID-199/11 Injuries

    COVID Resurgence Has 9/11 Responders Concerned

    By escapehatch

    As coronavirus cases skyrocket once again, 9/11 responders and Barasch & McGarry clients like Jason Srebrenick feel apprehension that their underlying health issues make them more susceptible to the virus. As a carpenter who helped clean out and repair multiple businesses near Ground Zero in the aftermath of the attacks, Jason was exposed to the […]

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  • COVID-19Health ProgramsEMTs

    50,000 masks and hundreds of meals donated to front line workers

    By Michael Barasch

    More important news coverage: NY1- Michael Barasch Discusses FDNY Mask Donations with Spectrum News ABC7- Barasch & McGarry Feeding Health Care Workers As always, but especially now, my thoughts are with you and your loved ones. The last several weeks have been emotional and trying for all of us, but I continue to be inspired […]

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