On the 24th anniversary of September 11, Governor Kathy Hochul signed a package of bills aimed at strengthening benefits and opportunities for the families of 9/11 victims and first responders.
(WNY News Now) – ALBANY, N.Y. — Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Thursday that she signed three pieces of legislation designed to expand support for families affected by the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The new laws address civil service opportunities, strengthen worker protections, and expedite benefit applications for survivors and their families.
On the anniversary of September 11, 2001, Governor Kathy Hochul announced today that she has signed legislation to expand access to resources and provide more opportunities for the families and loved ones of those who have been impacted by the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The package of bills will revive and strengthen the September 11th Worker Protection Task Force, bolster the pathway to public service for children and siblings of New York City sanitation workers who lost their lives due to exposure and cleanup after September 11th, and expedite the World Trade Center disability and death benefit application process to ensure survivors are eligible to obtain vital benefits…