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This support will help eliminate barriers and delays in the Victim Compensation Fund and workers’ compensation claims. Additionally, two bridges and a highway will be designated to honor the brave people who gave the ultimate sacrifice. “On this solemn day of remembrance, let us not only honor the lives lost on 9/11, but also extend our support to the survivors, their loved ones and our first responders,” said Governor Hochul. “New York remains committed to honoring the legacy of those lost and providing resources to victims and their loved ones.”
NEW YORK — On the 22nd anniversary of the tragic events of 9/11, Governor Kathy Hochul signed five laws in New York City to support victims, survivors and their loved ones.
This support will help eliminate barriers and delays in the Victim Compensation Fund and workers’ compensation claims. Additionally, two bridges and a highway will be designated to honor the brave people who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
“On this solemn day of remembrance, let us not only honor the lives lost on 9/11, but also extend our support to the survivors, their loved ones, and our first responders,” said Governor Hochul. “New York remains committed to honoring the legacy of those lost and providing resources to victims and their loved ones.”
The legislation (S. 2946B/A. 75-B) aims to ensure that employers inform people who were in the exposure areas of Lower Manhattan and northern Brooklyn between September 2001 and the end of May 2002 about your rights to register for the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund and the World Trade Center Health Program, which provide follow-up and treatment to eligible people with WTC-related illnesses.
The legislation would require businesses and institutions to which people returned after the attack to notify them of their potential eligibility for the Victim Compensation Fund and the World Trade Center Health Fund. The State Economic Development agency and the Department of Labor will coordinate a plan to properly notify available benefits.
“In addition to our heroic first responders, there are many workers, including retail employees, janitors, office workers, building services personnel and others who were in the vicinity of the World Trade Center during and after the horrific terrorist attacks of 9/11. September. and who may suffer from WTC-related illnesses,” said State Senator Brian Kavanagh. “The 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund and the World Trade Center Health Program have been a lifeline for many people for two decades, But many others are not aware that they may be eligible for these programs. “This law will help remedy this by enlisting the employers of those who worked in the area from September 11 through July 31, 2002 to notify each employee of these programs.”
The legislation (S. 6462/A. 6732) designates a portion of the state highway system as the “Port Authority Police Officer Pavlos D. Pallas Memorial Bridge” located in the neighborhood of East Elmhurst, Queens County. The Port Authority (PBA), Paul’s former union, seeks to have Paul forever remembered in his hometown for his service.
“The legacy of Pavlos (Paul) Pallas will live on at the newly designated “Port Authority Police Officer Pavlos D. Pallas Memorial Bridge,” said Assemblyman Jeffrion L. Aubry. “Paul passed away from cancer in 2011, at the age of 34. He developed his illness following his assignment to search and recovery efforts at the World Trade Center site following the 9/11 terrorist attacks. He is honored to “I have helped make this recognition a reality.”
The legislation (S. 2519/A. 3052) allows Audra Lakeman, the widow of Trooper Lawrence Lakeman, a state police officer deployed on 9/11 at the World Trade Center site and who later died of pancreatic cancer, receive an accidental death benefit. Trooper Lakeman was granted a disability retirement benefit in 2007, but because the Department of Health and Human Services did not recognize pancreatic cancer as an eligible 9/11-related disease, Ms. Lakeman was had previously denied the higher accidental death benefit.
“Trooper Lakeman served our state and our nation in the weeks and months following 9/11 and ultimately lost his life due to his heroic work at Ground Zero,” said State Senator Patrick M. Gallivan. “He is among the victims of the worst.” terrorist attack in the history of our country and we honor his commitment and dedication. “I was proud to sponsor this legislation and hope it provides some comfort to his grieving family.”
2023-09-12 02:55:27
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