9/11 Tribute Center programs are offered throughout the year. Lectures, educational workshops and support programs are available to unite family members who lost loved ones, survivors, Lower Manhattan residents, rescue and recovery workers and volunteers who assisted in the aftermath of 9/11. Visit tributewtc.org for a schedule of upcoming programs and events.
ONLY 1 DAY LEFT!! The deadline to register for a September 11th Victims' Compensation Fund (Zadroga) claim for KNOWN symptoms, diagnoses and disabilities is OCTOBER 3, 2013. The deadline to register for a September 11th Victims' Compensation Fund claim for any NEW symptoms & diagnoses is October 2016. There are THREE steps involved in making a claim: 1. You must register (this […]
Public comments wanted on adding prostate cancer to covered conditions under the WTC Health Program Because of the recent publication of more medical studies that showed an increased risk of prostate cancer among recovery workers who worked at the former World Trade Center site after the terrorist attack, Dr. John Howard, of the World Trade […]
The Long Island Center of Excellence will host an educational forum on the Victim Compensation Fund on Wednesday August 7, 2013, at 6:00pm in Brooklyn. Special Master Sheila Birnbaum will attend. Bring your questions about applying to the Victim Compensation Fund. Dyker Heights Knights of Columbus 1305 86th Street Brooklyn, NY 11228 Space is limited - […]
Due to the fast-approaching October 3, 2013 deadline to apply, there will be an information forum to answer your questions & concerns about the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (“VCF”) at the Jewish Community Center in Staten Island on Wednesday, August 21, 2013. The doors will open at 5:00pm, and the meeting will take place […]
Due to the fast-approaching October 3, 2013 deadline to apply, there will be an information forum to answer your questions & concerns about the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (“VCF”) at the Jewish Community Center in Staten Island on Wednesday, August 21, 2013. The doors will open at 5:00pm, and the meeting will take place […]
The New York City Bar Justice Center is offering free legal clinics for individuals needing assistance in filing claims under the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF). Clinics will be facilitated by volunteer lawyers who will provide free counsel and advice to people who would like to file a claim under the VCF without an […]
On Saturday, August 24, 2013, from 11:00am-1:00pm, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Long Island Chapter will be hosting their first ever "Survivor Day" to honor patients and survivors of blood cancers. There will be entertainment and activities of all sorts, lunch will be provided, a short program will be held, and gift bags will be […]
On Saturday, August 24, 2013, from 11:00am-1:00pm, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Long Island Chapter will be hosting their first ever "Survivor Day" to honor patients and survivors of blood cancers. There will be entertainment and activities of all sorts, lunch will be provided, a short program will be held, and gift bags will be […]
September is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month. To learn more about events and how you can be involved, please click here. Thyroid cancer is one of the cancers proven to be caused by toxins at the World Trade Center site. The normal rate for men to get thyroid cancer is 4 per 100,000. The rate among recovery workers is many […]