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9/11 Parents & Families of Firefighters & WTC Victims Press Release

Saturday, August 7th, 2010

8/1/10

9/11 Family Group Commends Anti-Defamation League In Opposing Islamic Community Center Near Ground Zero

9/11 Parents and Families of Firefighters and WTC Victims applauds the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) for their thoughtful, compassionate and intelligent statement ( 7/30/10) regarding the proposed building of an Islamic Community Center and Mosque near Ground Zero in NYC.

We express our heartfelt thanks to the ADL for the recognition of our grief and suffering which is evidenced in their statement: …“We are ever mindful of the tragedy which befell our nation there, the pain we all still feel – and especially the anguish of the families and friends of those who were killed on September 11, 200/…”

We agree with the ADL recommendation that a different location be found for this Center, because retaining the present location would be counterproductive to the healing process. Healing of grief has not yet been achieved for so many of the 9/11 families, and especially for those 1,100 families who have never received any remains of their cherished loved ones. For all of us, Ground Zero is truly sacred ground, regardless of those public and private individuals who consider it merely commercial real estate.

We ask for tolerance, understanding and sensitivity for the families of the victims as well as for the honored dead - some of whose remains are still at Ground Zero. We remain extremely grateful for the courage and humanity of the Anti-Defamation League.

Deputy Chief Jim Riches, FDNY ret. & Rita Riches

Chairman, 9/11 Parents and Families of Firefighters & WTC Victims

Father of FF James Riches, E-4, WTC/9/11

fdny290cap@aol.com

Deputy Chief Al Santora, FDNY ret. & Maureen Santora Parents of FF Christopher Santora, E-54, WTC/9/11

Jim McCaffrey, LT/FDNY

Brother-in-law of B.C. Orio J. Palmer, Batt 7, WTC/9/11

Rosaleen Tallon, Ed.D

Sister of FF Sean Patrick Tallon, L-10/E-10, WTC/9/11

Rosemary Cain

Mother of FF George C. Cain, L-7, WTC/9/11

Russell & Joyce Mercer & Christine Kopytko

Family of FF Scott M. Kopytko, E4/L15 , WTC/9/11

Al & Sally Regenhard
Family of FF Christian Regenhard, L131/E279, WTC/9/11

sallyregenhard@aol.com

9/11 Parents & Families of Firefighters & WTC Victims Press Release 

http://www.where-to-turn.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=52151

DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO SEPTEMBER 11, 2010

Friday, July 16th, 2010

DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO SEPTEMBER 11, 2010!DID YOU PERFORM RESCUE, RECOVERY OR CLEAN-UP WORK AFTER 9/11?

YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE TO REGISTER FOR WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BENEFITS. DO NOT DELAY! REGISTER NOW!

NYCOSH 9/11 Workers’ Compensation FactsheetSimplified Instructions for Registration Form
Please read this NYCOSH factsheet and instructions before completing registration form!

New York State Workers’ Compensation Registration Form
Mail form to: NY State Workers Compensation Board, Downstate Centralized Mailing, P.O. Box 5205, Binghamton, NY 13902. DO NOT RETURN FORM TO NYCOSH!

Completed sample forms

Resource List

OUTREACH MATERIAL

Poster
For a brief and easy-to-distribute introduction to workers’ compensation for post-9/11 rescue, recovery and cleanup workers and volunteers, download a 1-page leaflet here.

Public Service Announcements
BALCONY, the Business and Labor Coalition of New York, premiered a series of 9/11 Workers Compensation television, radio and internet Public Service Announcements, featuring acclaimed actress Sigourney Weaver, director Jim Simpson and former world light-heavyweight boxing champion, Jos Torres, all of whom work or live in Lower Manhattan.
To view and download the psas for use on your union or organizational website in English or Spanish click here for BALCONY (www.balconynewyork.com).

Thousands Protest NYC Ground Zero Mosque

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

 

http://www.where-to-turn.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=51503

WTC Reports 1 June 2010

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

 

http://www.where-to-turn.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=51484

BLOOMBERG ON APPROVAL OF THE JAMES ZADROGA 9/11 ACT

Tuesday, May 25th, 2010

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http://www.where-to-turn.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=51399

9/11 Health Bill Passes Key House Panel

Tuesday, May 25th, 2010

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http://www.where-to-turn.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=51400

AS 9/11 HEALTH BILL APPROACHES A CRITICAL VOTE ON TUESDAY MAY 25TH

Sunday, May 23rd, 2010

*WE NEED YOU TO REACH OUT TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY IN OTHER STATES!!*

 

http://www.where-to-turn.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=51579

Judge Wants to Hear From Sick WTC Workers Before Voting Begins on $657M Settlement

Saturday, March 13th, 2010

 

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,589165,00.html

Obama and the 9/11 Trial: A Conversation on Security 3/22

Saturday, March 13th, 2010

Obama and the 9/11 Trial:

A Conversation on Security, Justice, and Realism

Featuring

Colonel Morris Davis
U.S. Air Force, Ret.
Former Chief Prosecutor
Military Commissions at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba

Joshua Dratel
Attorney
Fellow, Center on Law and Security

Anthony Romero
Executive Director
American Civil Liberties Union

Moderator
Karen J. Greenberg
Executive Director
Center on Law and Security

Monday, March 22, 2010
6:00-7:30 p.m.
NYU School of Law
245 Sullivan Street, 9th Floor

To RSVP, click here, or call 212-992-8854.

SPEAKER BIOS

Colonel Morris Davis, USAF (Ret.) is a lawyer and former chief prosecutor of the military commissions at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

Joshua Dratel is a fellow at the Center on Law and Security at NYU School of Law, and an attorney who practices criminal and defense law.

Anthony Romero is the Executive Director of the American Civil Liberties Union.

Karen Greenberg is the Executive Director of the Center on Law and Security at NYU School of Law.

WTC Captive Reaches Settlement of 9/11 Claims

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

WTC Captive Reaches Settlement of 9/11 Claims

 

http://www.where-to-turn.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=50827