Zadroga Act

Rescue Workers At Ground Zero (credit: Beth A. Keiser/AFP/Getty Images)

Quinn: City Should Help 9/11 Volunteers Get Health Compensation

In order to qualify for federal help, sick or injured Ground Zero volunteers who lack other proof must have two people swear they worked there. Quinn said the city should help these volunteers locate first responders and others who can attest to their service.

2013/01/03

Study Finds Increased Rate Of 3 Types Of Cancer Among 9/11 Recovery Workers

The most comprehensive study on whether the toxins in the air at ground zero after 9/11 are linked to cancers is unlikely to end the debate over health questions.

2012/12/18

Police officers and other emergency workers are seen at the World Trade Center site - New York, NY - Sep 13, 2001 - Photo: Chris Hondros/Getty Images

Congressional Gridlock Could Leave 9/11 Responders Hurting Again

If Congress fails to reach a budget deal, automatic across the board cuts in January would slash $38 million from the Zadroga Act, which helps care for sick 9/11 responders.

2012/10/15

A firefighter breaks down after the World Trade Center buildings collapsed September 11, 2001. (credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images)

It’s Official: 50 Types Of Cancer To Be Covered Under Zadroga Act

The federal government announced Monday that dozens of types of cancer will be now be covered under a healthcare fund for first responders of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks.

2012/09/10

First Responders Rally Near Ground Zero/file (credit: Getty Images)

Significant Help Reportedly On The Way For Those Who Got Sick After 9/11

The federal government will reportedly announce that about 50 types of cancer will be added to the 9/11 compensation list, and that the funds will finally be distributed.

2012/09/09

9/11 Responder Treatment Program Expands To Brooklyn

Until today, there wasn’t a clinic for 9/11 responders in Brooklyn, WCBS 880′s Marla Diamond reported. 9/11 first responder and advocate John Feal called the new center monumental.

2012/05/14