Recent Blog Posts

Today, on the twenty-second anniversary of 9/11, Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law the 9/11 Notice Act, which will inform thousands of 9/11 responders and survivors of their right to access free health care and compensation from the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program and the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund (VCF). The act, which was introduced by […]

On the 22nd year of remembering the horrific September 11, 2001 attacks, we acknowledge the sacrifices made by both the first responders and the non-responders who later returned to their downtown offices, apartments, and schools. 9/11 was a day of tragic loss and incredible heroism. Today, we remember not only those who died on that day, but […]

September is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month. There were nearly half a million first responders and survivors working, living, and studying in Lower Manhattan on and after 9/11 who have a higher risk of developing respiratory illness and 69 different types of cancer linked to the Ground Zero toxins, including thyroid cancer. Barasch & McGarry represents […]

This year, as we celebrate Labor Day Weekend, we should remember that the story of our community – the 9/11 community – has been defined by the contributions of labor unions and their members. That community includes the first responders who arrived within seconds of the terrorist attacks, risking and tragically losing their lives to […]

Nearly half a million first responders and people working, living, and studying in Lower Manhattan on or after 9/11 have a dramatically higher risk of developing respiratory illnesses and 69 different types of cancer as a result of their exposure to World Trade Center toxins, including prostate cancer. Barasch & McGarry represents nearly 5,000 members […]

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 […]