World Trade Center Health Program

9/11: Remains of Three More Victims Identified After Nearly 24 Years

The New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has identified three additional victims of the 9/11 attacks, nearly 24 years after the event. Mayor Eric Adams and Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Jason Graham announced the identifications of Ryan Fitzgerald, Barbara Keating, and one other woman through advanced DNA testing. These identifications bring the total number of identified victims to 1,653 out of the 2,753 killed at the World Trade Center. The commitment to identifying the remaining victims remains steadfast, honoring the lost and providing solace to their families.

Politics

FDNY Health Funding Cut: 9/11 Responders Left Out of Spending Bill

The omission of funding for the World Trade Center Health Program in a recent stopgap spending bill has angered 9/11 first responders and their unions. The bill, intended to avoid a government shutdown, failed to extend funding beyond 2027, despite prior expectations of full funding through 2040. Union representatives expressed outrage at the lack of long-term commitment to care for the thousands suffering from 9/11-related illnesses, emphasizing the ongoing need for treatment and financial security. While some lawmakers have pledged to reinstate the funding, the exclusion underscores a failure to fulfill promises made to these individuals.

John Q. Hosedrinker Dec 24, 2024

World Trade Center Health Program

9/11: Remains of Three More Victims Identified After Nearly 24 Years

FDNY Health Funding Cut: 9/11 Responders Left Out of Spending Bill

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