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This weekend marks America’s 247th birthday, celebrating the birth of America’s freedom since 1776. However you are spending this time, we would like to wish you a meaningful and safe July 4th. It is a privilege to represent the 9/11 community, including our troops and first responders who keep this country safe. Happy Independence Day,The Barasch […]

Today, we honor the extraordinary legacy of NYPD Detective Luis G. Alvarez, a 9/11 hero whose testimony persuaded Congress to establish permanent compensation benefits for 9/11 victims and their families, on the fourth anniversary of his passing. Detective Alvarez, who appeared before Congress with comedian and 9/11 advocate Jon Stewart, died only 18 days later, of colorectal cancer he […]

June 19 marks a holiday long overdue for recognition: Juneteenth, a celebration of freedom commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. As an American history major, I was shocked to learn that this was never covered in our textbooks. Even though the Emancipation Proclamation was made effective in 1863, enslaved people in Texas […]

Father’s Day is an emotional day for us all – whether you are celebrating a living father, a father who has passed, or any other type of father figure. If you are lucky enough to still have your father, one way to let him know that you care is to remind him to see a […]

This year on Thanksgiving, we have so much to be grateful for. We consider every day one to appreciate the tireless efforts of health care workers, firefighters, police officers, EMT’s, Army National Guard, sanitation and construction workers, and all those who have served and protected our wonderful country. And especially on this holiday, we are […]

Barasch & McGarry Partner Sara Director was recently honored for her work on behalf of 9/11 first responders and survivors when she was presented with a 2022 Herald Top Lawyers of Long Island Award. The award, established by the Long Island Herald, recognizes attorneys for their extraordinary achievements in their legal careers and areas of […]