Recent Blog Posts

June 19 marks a holiday long overdue for recognition: Juneteenth, a celebration of freedom commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. As an American history major, I was shocked to learn that this was never covered in our textbooks. Even though the Emancipation Proclamation was made effective in 1863, enslaved people in Texas […]

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 […]

The wildfire smoke that recently darkened the skies above New York City often looked frighteningly similar to the dust cloud from Ground Zero after the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Though the smoke and the dust cloud contained very different contaminants, each presented serious threats to human health. And both the smoke and the […]

If you were in Lower Manhattan below Canal Street on or after 9/11, you have the right to register with the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund (VCF), even if you are currently healthy. And, if you are diagnosed with any of the 69 different types of cancer and many respiratory illnesses resulting from exposure to Ground […]

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.   […]

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Anyone who was in Lower Manhattan or after 9/11 has a significantly higher risk of developing many respiratory illnesses and 69 different types of cancer, including skin cancer, as a result of exposure to Ground Zero toxins. On Wednesday, May 31, at 5:00 p.m., EST, Barasch & McGarry will […]