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October 19, 2025Breast cancer diagnosis leads to Long Island man’s message about 9/11 toxins
Newsday
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September 22, 2025Lawmakers worry about hundreds of CT residents in World Trade Center Health Program
NBC 30 Connecticut (WVIT)
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September 16, 2025Op-Ed: Properly funding World Trade Center Health program is ‘least we can do’
NJ Spotlight News
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September 11, 2025Hero cabbie one of many now suffering from cancer after risking all to keep NYC moving in wake of 9/11 attack
New York Post
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September 11, 2025World Trade Center Health Program faces new challenges, 24 years later
Crain's New York Business
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September 11, 20259/11 Health Program Cuts Could Hit Over 140K Americans—’Going to Get Worse’
Newsweek
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September 10, 2025Inside the continued fight to keep a federal 9/11 health program running
Scripps News
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September 10, 2025Democrats demand answers from Kennedy over delayed actions of 9/11 health program
NBC News
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September 10, 2025Sept. 11 survivors, pols urge feds to boost ‘insufficient’ health program’s funding: ‘It’s going to get even worse’
New York Post
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September 10, 2025Inside the continued fight to keep a federal 9/11 health program running
NBC 5 West Palm Beach (WPTV)
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September 9, 2025HHS ‘chaos’ undermining WTC Health Program, advocates warn ahead of 24th 9/11 anniversary
Spectrum 1 News
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September 6, 2025Group that has advised on health issues since 9/11 no longer meets under Trump administration
Newsday
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September 5, 2025White House discussing possible takeover of 9/11 Memorial and Museum, official says
Spectrum News 1
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August 1, 2025Thousands of NJ’s 9/11 first responders are again eligible for disability benefits
The Chief
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July 29, 2025New New Jersey bill reopens door for 9/11 responders to file for benefits
PIX 11 New York (WPIX)
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July 24, 20259/11 health fund: Advocates honor living and the dead at film screening
Newsday
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July 24, 2025Documentary chronicles the lasting effects of 9/11-related illnesses
Spectrum News 1
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July 23, 2025‘DUST: The Lingering Legacy of 9/11’ screened at 9/11 Memorial and Museum
Newsday
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July 16, 2025City Council directs officials to investigate city’s knowledge of toxic air pollutants after 9/11
Crain's New York Business
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July 1, 2025‘A gut punch to the 9/11 community’: Survivors fight for funding of health program
Spectrum News
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June 23, 2025Hundreds of SC 9/11 responders & survivors need medical care. Here’s how you can help
Myrtle Beach Sun News
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June 12, 2025$3 Billion Shortfall Threatens 9/11 Health Program for Survivors | Liz Callaway Interviews 9/11 Community Advocate & Lawyer Michael Barasch
Talk 94.5 FM WKTN Myrtle Beach
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June 12, 20259/11 forever changed their lives and health. Now the program meant to help faces uncertainty
Connecticut Post
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June 11, 20259/11 survivors concerned about future of World Trade Center Health Program
NBC 6 Wilmington (WECT)
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June 11, 20259/11 survivors calling on US lawmakers to act after DOGE cuts
ABC 3 Wilmington (WWAY)
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June 4, 20259/11 survivors living in North Carolina are at risk of losing medical benefits
ABC 11 Raleigh (WTVD)
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May 31, 2025Staten Island EMT who lost leg in near-fatal crash is honored with heroism award
Staten Island Advance
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May 25, 2025‘9/11 gave me breast cancer – my body swelled like balloons and went as red as raw steak’
Daily Star
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May 14, 2025FDNY EMS Members Celebrate 50 Years of Serving New York City
Journal of Emergency Medical Services
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May 14, 2025RFK Jr. grilled over cuts to HHS, including World Trade Center Health Program
CBS 2 New York (WCBS)
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May 14, 2025Survivors, advocates challenge Trump admin to rescue 9/11 health program: ‘We’re starting to feel forgotten’
New York Post
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May 13, 2025Advocates call for World Trade Center Health Program funding
FOX 46 Charlotte (WJZY)
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May 13, 2025‘They can’t do that’: Advocates warn Trump cuts could jeopardize World Trade Center Health Program
NBC 36 Charlotte (WCNC)
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May 7, 2025New York 9/11 Notice Law Offers Counsel a Post-Disaster Blueprint
Bloomberg Law
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May 2, 2025Sick 9/11 responders are being left behind amid federal spending battle
The Week
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May 1, 2025World Trade Center Health Program’s status remains in the dark, leaving many 9/11 first responders in limbo
CBS 2 New York (WCBS)
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May 1, 20259/11 first responders still facing delays despite funding restored to health program
Fox 5 New York (WLNY)
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April 30, 2025‘We’re all ticking time bombs’: Budget cuts gut 9/11 health protections as community braces for crisis
ABC News Radio
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April 28, 2025U.S. federal cuts reduce firefighter health programs and wildfire mitigation efforts
Fire & Safety Journal Americas
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April 26, 2025Health program for 9/11 illnesses faces uncertain future after federal staffing cuts
NBC News
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April 25, 2025‘A gut punch’: Trump admin cuts wipe out firefighter health and safety programs
Politico
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April 25, 2025‘Unconscionable’: Federal cuts threaten future of 9/11 health program
NBC 5 West Palm Beach (WPTV)
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April 25, 2025‘Unconscionable’: Federal cuts threaten future of 9/11 health program
Scripps News
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April 21, 2025Anxiety Is Side Effect of Staffing Cuts at Sept. 11 Health Program
The City
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April 13, 2025‘Bureaucratic cruelty’: 9/11 responders and survivors shaken by US health cuts
The Guardian US
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April 10, 2025Staff cuts to World Trade Center Health Program bring anger, frustration, anxiety
Newsday
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April 6, 2025New York senators demand Trump Administration restore ‘revolting’ cuts made to WTC Health Program for 9/11 first responders
AM New York
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April 4, 20259/11 responders sound alarm as Trump cuts WTC Health Program staff
Gothamist
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April 2, 2025World Trade Center Health Program layoffs will impact 9/11 survivors, officials say
CBS News
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April 2, 20259/11 health program cuts called ‘A death sentence’ by advocates
Fox 5 New York (WLNY)
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March 21, 2025Prominent 9/11 advocates on tour to educate Floridians about health program. Next stop: The Villages
Daily Commercial
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February 13, 2025‘It’s heartbreaking’: 9/11 first responders spotlight need for more health care funding
FOX 29 West Palm Beach (WFLX )
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February 13, 2025‘It’s heartbreaking’: 9/11 first responders spotlight need for more health care funding
NBC 5 West Palm Beach (WPTV)
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February 6, 20259/11 victims advocate meets with retired first responders in Tampa about compensation fund
FOX 13 Tampa Bay (WTVT)
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February 6, 20259/11 first responders worry federal healthcare program is running out of money
CBS 10 Tampa Bay (WTSP)
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January 23, 2025Funding for Sept. 11 health care stripped; the effects on locals
NBC 2 Fort Myers (WBBH)
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December 31, 2024Top 9/11 Lawyer Michael Barasch Slams Biden Plea Deals: ‘Devastating Betrayal’ of Families
Breitbart News
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December 20, 2024Michael Barasch: Championing justice and healthcare for 9/11 victims
Crain's New York Business
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October 23, 2024Flight 93 crash cleanup crews now qualify for expanded health care. How to apply
Daily American
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October 2, 2024Atlanta residents warned they will wake up to hazy smog and chlorine smell after Biolab fire in Conyers
Dailymail.com
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September 12, 20249/11 survivors support bill to strengthen funding for WTC health program
WSHU Public Radio
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September 11, 2024After a long wait, federal benefits for more 9/11 first responders
Federal News Network
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September 11, 202423 years after 9/11, World Trade Center Health Program expands to more Flight 93 first responders
CBS 2 Pittsburgh (KDKA)
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September 10, 2024Nearly 17K first responders are suffering cancers, diseases linked to 9/11 over two decades later
New York Post
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September 5, 2024World Trade Center-tied breast cancer cases under increased scrutiny
Crain's New York Business
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August 4, 2024U.S. Defense Secretary reverses 9/11 suspects’ plea deal
PIX 11 New York (WPIX)
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August 3, 2024Power & Politics: Inside the 9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Fund Correction Act
News 12 Long Island
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August 1, 2024Anger at plea deal for 9/11 mastermind and accomplices
NBC 4 New York (WNBC)
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August 1, 2024FDNY union, victims’ families slam plea deal for alleged 9/11 mastermind
ABC 7 New York (WABC)
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August 1, 20249/11 survivors furious over plea deal for alleged architect of attacks
CBS 2 New York (WCBS)
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August 1, 20249/11 survivors who battled life-threatening illnesses rip terrorists’ plea agreement: ‘Deal with the devil’
New York Post
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July 17, 2024Dementia risk is significant in the 9/11 community. Survivors must be screened
NorthJersey.com
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July 6, 2024New Jersey lawmakers have to step up and do right by heroic 9/11 first responders
NorthJersey.com
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April 19, 2024SCREENING OF 9/11 DOCUMENTARY “DUST” HIGHLIGHTS URGENCY OF IMPLEMENTING THE 9/11 NOTICE ACT
Yonkers Times
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March 8, 2024Rare Uterine Cancer That Affects September 11th Victims Brought To Light By Inspiring Activist
Bored Panda
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January 30, 20249/11 first responder who advocates for firefighters’ health diagnosed with cancer
NBC 6 Miami (WTVJ)
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January 19, 2024Attorney encourages women diagnosed with uterine cancer from 9/11 toxins to speak out
News 12 The Bronx
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January 19, 2024Hundreds of women have finally registered for 9/11 victims’ benefits for cancers
WSHU Public Radio
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January 18, 2024Thursday marks one year since uterine cancer recognized as 9/11-related illness
Spectrum 1 News
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January 18, 2024Petition asks that World Trade Center Health Program cover neuropathy
Newsday
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January 17, 2024Joseph Zadroga, Who Championed 9/11 Emergency Workers, Dies at 76
The New York Times
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January 16, 2024Peekskill Police & Community to honor K9 Charlie in memorial service
Peekskill Herald
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January 16, 2024Former NJ Police Chief Mourned Who Stood up and Prevailed on 9/11 WTC Health Issue
Insider NJ
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January 15, 2024Joseph Zadroga, advocate for first responders of 9/11, struck and killed in NJ parking lot
NorthJersey.com
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January 14, 2024Joseph Zadroga, father of fallen 9/11 first responder, fatally struck in N.J.
New York Daily News
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December 27, 2023Midtown Manhattan streets closed due to ruptured steam line, possible asbestos leak
Newsday
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December 15, 2023Cancer survivor donates his 9/11 fund award to renovate entire floor for patients at Hope Lodge
ABC 7 New York (WABC)
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September 29, 2023Union boss unloads on politicians for ‘taking care of everybody else’ as 9/11 rescuers left in limbo
Fox News Channel
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September 24, 2023FDNY says 343 members have died of 9/11-related illness since 2001 attacks
Newsday
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September 11, 2023New York seeks to reach thousands exposed to 9/11 contaminants
Albany Times-Union
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September 11, 2023FDNY approaches grim death milestone 22 years after 9/11 sent toxins flying
Fox News Channel
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September 11, 2023FDNY chaplain suffering from 9/11 illness comforts those facing the same fate; ‘Now, I’m one of them’
New York Daily News
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September 10, 20239/11 Victim Compensation Fund seeks lawyers’ help to speed payment for World Trade Center, terror attack survivors
New York Daily News
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September 8, 2023A daughter’s mission to educate about 9/11 first responder illnesses
NBC 4 New York (WNBC)
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September 8, 2023Bill could force companies to notify 9/11 survivors about health programs, but one group is left out
Spectrum News 1
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July 26, 2023Billions in 9/11 aid has gone unclaimed. Now a new law will compel banks like JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs to alert survivors who worked near Ground Zero
Fortune
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July 20, 2023Experts familiar with 9/11 health hazards urge vigilance in East Palestine
Spectrum 1 News
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July 19, 2023New York’s 9/11 Notice Act expands awareness for civilians to receive compensation
WSHU Public Radio
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July 3, 2023NY will establish notification system for 9/11 benefit programs under new law
Staten Island Advance
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July 2, 2023New bill to require NYC employers near Ground Zero to alert workers about 9/11 toxin dangers: sources
New York Daily News
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June 28, 2023‘9/11 Notice Act’ ensures workers exposed to WTC’s toxic swirl know about help
The Journal News | lohud.com
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June 9, 2023PGA board member Jimmy Dunne – who brokered golf’s merger – defends Saudis by claiming ‘the people I’m dealing with had nothing to do with’ 9/11… before insisting ‘I’ll kill them myself’ if they did
Dailymail.com
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May 16, 2023Opinion: As Century 21 Returns Downtown, Finding Forgotten Members of the 9/11 Community
CityLimits
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May 5, 2023Mom Who Got Uterine Cancer from 9/11 Finally Receives Victims’ Benefits for Her Disease (Exclusive)
People
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March 15, 2023Woman with uterine cancer related to 9/11 attacks gets payout — Partner Sara Director speaks on FOX 5
Fox 5 New York (WLNY)
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March 13, 2023‘Long overdue’: Brooklyn woman with uterine cancer receives first such award from 9/11 victim fund
Brooklyn Paper
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February 23, 2023Crew tried to prevent toxic East Palestine train derailment: NTSB
New York Post
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February 23, 2023East Palestine residents should be ‘very afraid’: 9/11 lawyer skeptical of officials’ claims on water quality
Fox News Channel
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February 22, 2023EXCLUSIVE: ‘They told us Ground Zero was safe too – it wasn’t’: Lawyer for 9/11 cancer victims tells East Palestine residents they are RIGHT to be afraid… and warns toxic train derailment could cause an ‘explosion’ of illnesses for years to come
Dailymail.com
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February 22, 20239/11 lawyer warns toxic Ohio train derailment could lead to ‘explosion of cancers’
New York Post
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February 13, 2023How a support group for Staten Islanders with multiple myeloma has become ‘quite a family’
Staten Island Advance
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January 24, 20239/11 responders and survivors now get coverage for uterine cancer; for some, it’s too late
The Journal News | lohud.com
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January 19, 2023WTC Health Program now covers uterine cancer, opening free care to hundreds of first responders, survivors
Gothamist
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January 18, 2023World Trade Center Health Program adds uterine cancers to list of 9/11-related illnesses
Newsday
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January 18, 2023Uterine cancer added to list of 9/11 health conditions
PIX 11 New York (WPIX)
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December 20, 2022Funding for 9/11 health program is left out of federal omnibus bill
WSHU Public Radio
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December 18, 2022Litigation Funding: A multibillion-dollar industry for investments in lawsuits with little oversight
CBS News
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November 30, 2022Gillibrand pushes for an additional $3.6 billion for 9/11 health program
WSHU Public Radio
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November 1, 2022Commentary: Two decades later, many still unaware of 9/11 benefits
Albany Times-Union
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October 1, 2022Bill would mandate employers inform 9/11 survivors about relief
Spectrum News 1
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September 30, 2022New state law takes aim at 9/11 compensation fund delays
Crain's New York Business
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September 27, 2022Fund for 9/11 first responders’ healthcare to dry up
Washington Examiner
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September 26, 20229/11 survivors fight changes to health care program
NBC 5 West Palm Beach (WPTV)
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September 26, 20229/11 survivors fight changes to health care program
FOX 29 West Palm Beach (WFLX )
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September 10, 2022CDC: Number of 9/11-related cancers have doubled in past three years
Newsday
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September 10, 2022After 21 years, uterine cancer is close to being recognized as a 9/11-related illness. Here’s what it will mean for cancer patients who worked near Ground Zero
Fortune
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September 9, 2022Advocates seek state hearing as 9/11 health coverage bill gains sponsors
Crain's New York Business
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September 8, 2022Op-Ed | Back the 9/11 Notice Act for the forgotten victims of the WTC attack 21 years later
AM New York
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September 8, 2022Survivors push for more New Yorkers to get checked for 9/11-related illnesses
New York Post
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September 8, 2022Study: 9/11 responders with chronic illness may get more severe COVID-19
Newsday
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September 7, 2022Lack of Funding From Congress A Health Scare for 9/11 Survivors
The Tablet
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August 25, 2022Congress called to fund medical program for 9/11 survivors
Fox 5 New York (WLNY)
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June 27, 2022Study finds 9/11 first responders prone to long-term COVID-19
ABC 25 West Palm Beach (WPBF)
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June 2, 2022August Flentje appointed as the interim head of the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund
WSHU Public Radio
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April 7, 2022The head of the September 11 Victim Compensation Fund steps down
WSHU Public Radio
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March 6, 2022More than a dozen Century 21 workers who fought to reopen store after 9/11 are now suffering from Ground Zero illnesses: Two have already died from cancer
Dailymail.com
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March 5, 2022Century 21 workers who fought to reopen store after 9/11 now suffering from Ground Zero illnesses
New York Daily News
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March 2, 2022Three years after Stage 3 cancer diagnosis, FDNY Firefighter and Sept. 11 first responder Steven “Bubba” Pascale continues to fight for his life
Staten Island Advance
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February 21, 2022Top 9/11 Lawyer to Biden: Prevent Billions in Seized Afghan Funds from Reaching Taliban
Breitbart News
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November 24, 2021Firm that administers medical benefits for some 9/11 survivors loses federal contract
NBC News
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October 1, 2021World Trade Center health panel takes first step to add uterine cancer to 9/11 diseases
The Journal News | lohud.com
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September 12, 2021More people have now died from 9/11 illnesses than during Sept. 11 attacks
New York Post
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September 11, 2021Many 9/11 survivors still battle with illness decades later
Fox News Channel
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September 11, 2021After surviving 9/11-related illnesses, they face another great risk: COVID-19
The Palm Beach Post
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September 10, 2021The 9/11 Victim Count Is Still Climbing, and Hundreds of Thousands Will Miss Out on Compensation
Newsweek
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September 10, 20219/11 toxic exposure triggers cancer battles 20 years later
Fox News Channel
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September 7, 20219/11 SURVIVORS DEAL WITH LONG-TERM ILLNESS, FACE NEW RISKS AMID PANDEMIC
Brooklyn Paper
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September 6, 2021New York City rebuilt after 9/11. Facing a different catastrophe, it sets out to do it again.
USA Today
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July 29, 2021A key deadline for a 9/11 relief program approaches. How survivors can apply for relief
CNBC
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July 27, 2021Deadline To Register For Certain 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Benefits Is Thursday
WSHU Public Radio
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July 24, 2021Deadline approaching to register for 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund
Spectrum News 1
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July 17, 2021Deadline nears to register claims with 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund
Newsday
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July 8, 2021Deadline for 9/11 Fund Renews Push to Register All, Not Just First Responders
The City
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May 5, 20219/11 jeopardized first responders’ health. Nearly 20 years later, COVID-19 brought new risks.
USA Today
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February 3, 2021A top 9/11 lawyer is crusading to help families take advantage of their last chance to receive awards
Fortune
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December 24, 20209/11 survivors, the ‘most at risk’ group, now facing a scary new enemy: COVID-19
NorthJersey.com
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December 4, 2020Lawyers group presents scammed 9/11 NYPD hero with $400,000 check after $1 million theft by his friend
New York Daily News
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December 3, 2020Ex-NYPD officer whose 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund award was stolen gets $400,000 payout
ABC 7 New York (WABC)
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October 30, 2020Disbarred lawyer faces justice after stealing from 9/11 cancer stricken cop
AM New York
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August 27, 2020St. Augustine 9/11 Survivor: “It would be amazing if everybody would wear a mask”
Action News JAX
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September 14, 2021Deadly legacy: Exposure to 9/11 toxic dust affects financial district workers
The Bond Buyer
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September 13, 2021For Many, 9/11 Lingers in Form of Life-Threatening Illnesses
The Tablet
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September 13, 20219/11 death toll claims continue to grow two decades after attacks
The Washington Times
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September 11, 20219/11 didn’t end on 9/11′: attorney says his clients are still dying 20 years later
Yahoo! News
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September 10, 2021Stuyvesant HS student near Ground Zero on 9/11 now NYC teacher with cancer
New York Post
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September 9, 2021COVID Death Toll Among 9/11 First Responders and Survivors Nears Grim Milestone
The City
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