Robert Simko, the co-founder of the Battery Park City Broadsheet, died at age 68 in November from a cancer that has been linked to exposure to environmental toxins from September 11. More.
More prominent victims of 9/11 cancers
NJ Senators Press Effort for Permanent 9/11 WTC Health Program
New Jersey’s two Senators are taking a leading role in pressing for permanent funding for the 9/11 World Trade Center Health Program, which is set to run out of funding without bi-partisan Congressional action. More.
Her dad survived 9/11 inside World Trade Center, then he coached her through the MSU mass shooting with tactical advice
In the chaos of the Michigan State University shootings, sophomore Marcy Creevy remembered what her dad always told her: keep calm, know your next move. He had done just that. More.
Never forget? 9/11 heroes are still fighting for health care after years of government lies
New York labor unions are at the forefront of the latest drive to secure permanent funding for the 9/11 World Trade Center Health Program, which is set to run out of funding without Congressional action. More.
NJ Senators Press Effort for Permanent 9/11 WTC Health Program
New Jersey’s two Senators are taking a leading role in pressing for permanent funding for the 9/11 World Trade Center Health Program, which is set to run out of funding without bi-partisan Congressional action. More.
Democratic Senators Push Bill To Close 9/11 Health Program Funding Shortfall
Democratic Senators announces a new bill to close the 9/11 Health Program funding shortfall. More.
NYC 9/11 responders to fight for more funding for World Trade Center Health Program
Several 9/11 first responders from New York City are heading to Washington, D.C. today to fight for more funding for the World Trade Center Health Program. More.
$785M budget for Las Vegas police gets tentative approval
The Metropolitan Police Committee on Fiscal Affairs approved a tentative $785 million budget for the department Monday, a nearly 10 percent increase over last year. More.