Category Archives: Health Issues

Veterans who worked as 9/11 first responders can’t access WTC health program due to technicality

Due to a technicality, many military personnel who responded to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 cannot receive health care or benefits through the World Trade Center Health Program. […]

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Names of Westchester residents who died of 9/11-related illnesses wanted for Kensico Dam Memorial

The names of Westchester residents who have died of 9/11 related illness are being sought by Westchester County officials for possible inclusion on the Westchester County 9/11-Related Illnesses Memorial at […]

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Kings Park street named for the late 9/11 FDNY FF James Hurson

Ellen Place in Kings Park has been renamed for retired FDNY FF James J. Hurson of Brooklyn’s E-318, who died of World Trade Center-related illness. Both FF Hurson’s sons followed […]

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