Cuomo Signs Extension of 9/11 Comp Benefits

Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday signed legislation that reopens the window for workers and volunteers at the 9/11 World Trade Center cleanup to file or appeal their workers' compensation claims. "This bill rightly and fairly provides 9/11's brave recovery workers and volunteers the time they need to receive the health benefits and compensation they deserve," Cuomo said in statement, according to local news reports. Senate Bill 7797-A is the third extension of the deadline on claims for those who are still receiving diagnoses and coping with WTC-related illnesses. It allows...