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  • 9/11 Injuries

    Study Finds Health Effects Linger for 9/11 Emergency Workers

    By Michael Barasch

    It has been nearly 14 years since the infamous terrorist attacks of September 11, 2011. However, the devastating impact of those attacks continues for many first responders who were on the scene in the days and weeks that followed 9/11. These emergency workers have been plagued by both physical and mental health problems, many of […]

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    Company Recognizes the Work of 9/11 First Responders

    By Michael Barasch

    A Pennsylvania company had the opportunity to meet with four 9/11 first responders who visited its store in April 2015. The four men, all members of the Fire Department of New York, stopped into Carpet One Floor & Home located in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. The firefighters visited the store to recognize the storeowner for his […]

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    Retired 9/11 Firefighter Battling Stage 4 Cancer, Says It Was Worth It

    By Michael Barasch

    In the years following the terrorist attacks of 9/11, dozens of first responders have suffered deadly diseases related to the work they did at Ground Zero. For some of them, the end came quickly in the months following the attacks. Others did not begin to feel the symptoms of their conditions until years after the […]

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    VA Has Seen Significant Amount of Litigation Since 9/11

    By Michael Barasch

    The years since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 have been turbulent for the Department of Veterans Affairs. As of early 2014, the VA has paid out more than $200 million to settle approximately 1,000 wrongful death cases, according to information from the Center for Investigative Reporting. The types of cases that the VA […]

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  • Zadroga Act

    NYPD Unions Endorse Candidate Who Supports Zadroga Act Extension

    By Michael Barasch

    Current Richmond County District Attorney Daniel Donovan received some major backing when two New York Police Department unions offered their endorsement for him in the race for the 11th Congressional District. The special election to fill the vacant seat left by recently resigned Rep. Michael Grimm will take place May 5. Grimm previously plead guilty […]

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  • 9/11 Injuries

    Yes, World Trade Center (WTC) Dust Contained Asbestos

    By Michael Barasch

    In the immediate aftermath of the attacks on the World Trade Center (WTC) on September 11, 2001, the clouds of dust created an unforgettable image of horror, destruction and death. Buildings that had defined the New York City skyline for decades were gone, with something truly sinister replacing them. First responders, neighbors and those lucky […]

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