February 25, 2020 By Hansen & Rosasco Today, the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund named Anthony Gardner as Director of Communications and External Affairs. This is a new position which was created after the passage of the “Never Forget the Heroes: James Zadroga, Ray Pfeifer, and Luis Alvarez Permanent Authorization of the September 11 Victim Compensation Act.” “Anthony’s depth of knowledge and his relationships within the 9/11 community, along with his exceptional communication skills and professional experience, present the VCF with an…

February 18, 2020 By Hansen & Rosasco Attention Clients We – Daniel J. Hansen and Troy G. Rosasco – are pleased to announce the opening of our new 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Law Firm: Hansen & Rosasco, LLP.  The new name reflects the growth of our firm to meet the ever-increasing needs of the 9/11 community of first responders and Downtown NYC residents, workers, and teachers and students, among other survivors. We’ve outgrown our current…

February 18, 2020 By Hansen & Rosasco 9/11-Related Cancer Statistics The tragedy of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 affected anyone who was present at what came to be known as “Ground Zero” in Lower Manhattan. Whether they were at the site on that day or in the many months that followed – first responders, residents, employees, students, teachers, and many others – unfortunately became ill. And the sad diagnosis of many of those…

February 4, 2020 By Turley, Hansen & Rosasco Marcy Borders stood amid the World Trade Center collapse on Sept. 11, 2001, covered with Ground Zero dust, inhaling the toxic fumes spewing from the crash site. Her photo leaves an indelible mark in the minds of all Americans when they remember September 11, 2001. That moment is forever frozen in time because of a viral photograph that captured Borders, stylishly dressed for her job as a…

January 27, 2020 By Turley, Hansen & Rosasco New York City firefighters (as well as firefighters from other jurisdictions) continue to face increased cancer risks and battle chronic respiratory issues – even 18 years after the World Trade Center attacks. This finding is based on research discussed at a recent Regional Firefighter Cancer Seminar at the FDNY Fire Academy on Randall’s Island. The event was sponsored by the First Responder Center for Excellence, along with…

January 23, 2020 By Turley, Hansen & Rosasco Many answered the call on September 11, 2001. Firefighters, police officers, EMTs, and medical professionals – among a long list of brave professionals. One group that has either gone unmentioned or received little coverage is made up of the men and women who attend to communication, electricity, water, and gas utilities. Yes, utility workers. They were also there on 9/11, as well as the months after the…