First Responders

Michael Barasch, Managing Partner of Barasch & McGarry, released the following statement on learning that the 343rd FDNY member had passed away as a result of a 9/11-related illness. “Today, FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanaugh announced that we have lost our 343rd FDNY member to a 9/11 illness. “This tragic news was not unexpected, but it […]

After the terrorist attacks on 9/11, rescue teams searched for survivors and the remains of victims amidst the wreckage of the World Trade Center in Manhattan and the Pentagon in Northern Virginia. FEMA (the Federal Emergency Management Agency) deployed thousands of team members to both sites, and helped survivors access critical assistance. Their work contributed […]

In an effort to expand health care access for responders and survivors who have been diagnosed with 9/11-related injuries or illnesses, the free World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program has announced plans to expand its Nationwide Provider Network (NPN). The expanded network – administered by Managed Care Advisors (MCA)-Sedgwick – will increase the number of […]

Father’s Day is an emotional day for us all – whether you are celebrating a living father, a father who has passed, or any other type of father figure. If you are lucky enough to still have your father, one way to let him know that you care is to remind him to see a […]

Memorial Day is a time to honor those who have served our great country, especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice. We remember those who have served abroad, and of course, we honor those who have served at home, including those who assisted at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and the Shanksville crash site.   […]

Managing Partner Mike Barasch, Partner Lee London, and Ret. FDNY Deputy Chief Richie Alles were honored to be invited to the annual Retired NYPD Florida luncheon. Mike was awarded the National 10-13 Man of the Year Award for the work our firm has done on behalf of first responders and the 9/11 community. It is […]