The state Senate announced Monday that a measure to preserve benefits for heroes who sacrificed their health and well-being during the September 11th terrorist attack response was signed into law. The legislation (S.7797-a), sponsored by Senator Martin Golden, R-Brooklyn, extends the ability for participants injured in World Trade Center rescue, […]
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Cuomo signs bill providing sick leave for more 9/11 responders
A bill providing unlimited sick leave to a larger group of 9/11 first responders was signed into law by Gov. Andrew Cuomo on the 16th anniversary of the World Trade Center attacks. Under the bill (S.6398-a/A.7901-a), public employees suffering from illness as a result of the rescue, recovery and clean-up […]