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March 12, 2009
Dear Families and Friends,
Warm Regards, Mary and the Voices Staff
VOICES Programs and events
9/11 Living Memorial Workshop Schedule VOICES is commemorating each and every life impacted by the September 11th terrorist attacks—including those who were lost, those who survived, and those who came to the rescue—through the 9/11 Living Memorial. We are hoping all those affected will participate.
We hold workshops throughout the tri-state area; scheduled workshops are listed below. It is also possible to arrange a workshop in your neighborhood.
To learn more, or to register for a workshop, please contact Michelle Doherty at (203) 966-3911 or mdoherty@voicesofsept11.org. You can also visit www.911livingmemorial.org.
KBW, New York
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Forest Hills, New York
KBW, New York
New Brunswick, New Jersey
KBW, New York
Manhasset, New York
Teleconference Schedule: Voices of September 11th offers teleconference groups that are facilitated by our mental health professionals. The teleconference groups provide an opportunity for those impacted by 9/11 to talk with others that share their same experience. Please contact our office at (203) 966-3911 if you are interested in participating. Tuesday, March 17th: Wives with No or Older Children Teleconference Group 10:30am to 11:30am Tuesday, March 17th: Parents Tuesday PM Teleconference Group 3:45pm to 5:00pm Tuesday, March 24th: Witness/Survivor Teleconference Group 11:00am to 12:00pm Tuesday, March 24th: Rockland County Parents In-Person Group 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Community Events Sunday, May 3, 2009 The 3rd annual “Captain Martin J. Egan, Jr. 5K Memorial Run/Walk” The 3rd annual “Captain Martin J. Egan, Jr. 5K Memorial Run/Walk” will take place at 10:00 am on May 3, 2009 at the Midland Beach Picnic Area Applications are available at The Staten Island Runner www.sirunning.com. For more information, please call (718) 710-1944.
In the News
FY 2009 Spending Bill Includes $70 Million for 9/11 Health Programs President Obama has signed an appropriations bill that includes $70 million for 9/11 health programs. Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) said that passage of the bill “will ensure that we can continue, without interruption, to monitor and treat first responders and community members living with 9/11-related illnesses.” Learn more at Rep. Nadler’s web site.
In a related development, the Daily News has written an editorial on trial dates set by a New York judge for workers who believe they became ill as a result of 9/11 rescue and recovery operations. To read the opinion, visit the Daily News.
Exhibit Explores 9/11’s Impact on Immigrants The Tribute WTC Visitors Center has a new exhibit that explores the effects of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on immigrant communities. Entitled "Renewing our American Dream after 9/11," the show will run through October near Ground Zero in Lower Manhattan. To learn more, visit the Tribute WTC Visitors Center.
Rebuilding 9/11 Site Will Create Jobs The owners of the World Trade Center site, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, are projecting that 26,000 new jobs and $3.7 billion will be created from construction at the site, which is scheduled through 2016. Read more at Forbes.com.
Beverly Eckert Remembered in Hometown of Stamford, CT 9/11 activist Beverly Eckert, who died when Flight 3407 crashed in Buffalo, NY last month, was honored by family, friends, colleagues and neighbors at a memorial service in her hometown of Stamford CT on March 7. Hundreds of people came to pay their respects at the Julia A. Stark School, where Ms. Eckert had volunteered as a tutor in the months before her death. Indeed, many acts of generosity and volunteerism were recalled during the service, for the 9/11 community and for other causes as well. Read more at the Stamford Advocate.
$500 Million Settlement in 9/11 Wrongful Death and Personal Injury Cases A $500 million settlement has been reached regarding over 90 wrongful death and personal injury claims related to the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. Only three suits now remain to be settled. The lawsuits—against airlines, airport security firms and associated companies—were filed by people who did not participate in the Sept. 11 Victim Compensation Fund instituted by Congress. For a summary of the story visit Reuters. For an in-depth discussion, particularly regarding how these settlements compare to compensation provided by the Victim Compensation Fund, visit the National Law Journal.
Craig Fugate to Lead FEMA
Budget Proposal Includes Increase for DHS President Obama’s first budget proposal, for Fiscal Year 2010, allocates $42.7 billion in discretionary budget authority for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)—a figure that is six percent higher than the budget President Bush requested. Read more at HS Today.
1993 World Trade Center Bombing Commemorated February 26th marked the 16th anniversary of the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, which killed 6 people and an unborn child. The solemn occasion was commemorated by the National September 11 Memorial & Museum. To learn more, visit the Museum’s web site. In a related story, a woman who was injured during the bombing and is now suing the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey testified about her experience in court. To see her account, visit the Associated Press.
Guantanamo Analysis The Village Voice has written a detailed article on issues surrounding the controversial detention center at Guantanamo. To read their analysis, visit the Village Voice website.
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