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09/04/2026

Congratulations to FDNY EMS Uniformed EMT's, Paramedics and Fire Inspectors of Local 2507 President Michael Greco for being named to City and State NY's 2026 Labor Power 100.

Greco is recognized for his leadership on behalf of over 4,000 emergency medical first responders and spearheading the urgent fight for wage parity.

Congratulations on this well-deserved accomplishment!



https://www.cityandstateny.com/power-lists/2026/08/2026-labor-power-100/415652/

09/04/2026

For some telecom retirees and active workers who worked in manholes or with lead-sheathed telephone cables, exposure to dangerous levels of lead was an unfortunate reality of the job.

Massachusetts IBEW 2324 Business Manager John Rowley Sr. spoke at the Association of BellTel Retirees, Inc.' 2026 Annual Member Meeting to discuss lead safety issues affecting current workers and retirees, as well as the ongoing dangers that must be addressed.

Watch this video on the BellTel YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdDrrh8sTiI

IBEW 2324 Business Manager John Rowley Sr. speaks at the Associatio...

09/03/2026

The US Sun reports on a grim milestone ahead of the 25th commemoration of 9/11: certified cancer cases linked to Ground Zero toxins are over 57,000, with survivor cases surpassing those of first responders for the first time.

Michael Barasch, founder of the legal advocacy firm Barasch & McGarry - Lawyers for the 9/11 Community, emphasizes the urgency of early screening, noting that the World Trade Center Health Program sees a new cancer certification every 50 minutes. Exposure to the toxic dust continues to fuel rare diagnoses, underscoring why everyone who lived, worked, and attended school in the area must get certified for regular medical monitoring before symptoms appear.

“The cancer clock is ticking 24/7," notes Barasch.

RARE cancer cases have been on the rise in 9/11 survivors, new data released days before the 25th anniversary of the attacks show. Over 50,000 cancer certificates have been compiled in 2026 from th…

09/03/2026

David Pfeffer, Chair of the Construction Practice at Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP, has been named a Crain's New York Business 2026 Notable Leader in Law.

The honor recognizes his leadership and advocacy on behalf of high-profile development projects and marquee clients such as the New York Jets, Success Academy, the MTA, Tishman Speyer, and Columbia University.

Congratulations!

The 97 honorees featured here represent household names such as Meta and Nintendo, lead billions of dollars in fund formations and capital raises, oversee accounting work for private equity-backed portfolio companies and more.

09/02/2026

Ahead of the 25th remembrance of 9/11, amny spotlights legal advocate Michael Barasch who reflects on a quarter-century of fighting on behalf of over 50,000 responders and survivors afflicted by Ground Zero toxins.

Barasch has dedicated his career to ensuring the 9/11 community receives the healthcare and compensation they deserve.

"9/11 wasn’t just one day, it didn’t end on 9/11," notes Barasch. "Every single day people are getting sick and dying... It’s such a privilege to do what I do now, and I don’t take it for granted, not one day."

Without a pivotal meeting with his law partner Jim McGarry, or with the special master in charge of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund months after

09/02/2026

Crain's New York Business has named Forte Construction Corp. one of the top 20 largest construction companies in the New York region.

The firm is leading the way, doing vital work upgrading ADA accessibility across MTA stations throughout the downstate region.

Congratulations!

https://www.crainsnewyork.com/business-data-lists/201/construction/

Breaking news and in-depth reporting on New York business, politics, real estate and health care from Crain’s New York Business.

09/01/2026

9/11 legal advocate Michael Barasch joined host Ryan Schmelz for a lengthy 13-plus-minute segment on LiveNOW from FOX to discuss key medical and financial resources available to 9/11 victims and their families, on the eve of the 25th remembrance of the terrorist attacks.

Mr. Barasch and his law firm Barasch & McGarry - Lawyers for the 9/11 Community advocate for over 50,000 members of the 9/11 community including those who responded to the Pentagon attacks, Shanksville, PA and to the World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan. A two-time cancer survivor who has long represented affected individuals, Barasch urges eligible families to register with the Victim Compensation Fund.

https://www.livenowfox.com/video/fmc-rgam78rpp00nn317

Michael Barasch, an attorney with Barasch & McGarry, joined Ryan Schmelz on LiveNOW from FOX to discuss key government resources available to 9/11 victims and their families. A two-time cancer survivor who has long represented affected individuals, Barasch urges eligible families to register with th...

09/01/2026

Law firm Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP is celebrating its 25th anniversary, with founding partners Alan Tarter, Andrew Krinsky, and Laurent Drogin reflecting in a feature story by amny on the quarter-century of growth that expanded the firm into 30 national practice areas. The firm continues to look toward the future through proactive technological adoption, including launching an Office of AI and Innovation.

Tarter notes, "We approach every day as an opportunity to continue to evolve and be a better version of ourselves, and we do that both as a firm and we encourage our individual team members to do that."

Congratulations!

After building notable individual careers in law, Alan Tarter, Andrew Krinsky and Laurent Drogin said they took the leap into jumpstarting their own firm in

08/31/2026

In a major 1 ½-page story in both the print and digital editions of the New York Post, our client 9/11 legal advocate Michael Barasch blows the lid on a shocking statistic among the 9/11 community: cancers are up 1,700%.

This has been fueled significantly by rare variations, including 82 cases of thymus gland cancer — normally a one-in-a-million occurrence — and 591 cases of neuroendocrine cancers, making these “rarities” an alarming trend within the 9/11 community. The news comes via World Trade Center Health Program statistics on the eve of the 25th remembrance of the terrorist attacks. Barasch & McGarry - Lawyers for the 9/11 Community represents the largest group of 9/11 community members, with over 50,000 clients.

There are 591 cases of neuroendocrine cancers, another uncommon tumor often found in the pancreas, bowel, lungs or adrenal glands. “Sadly, we lose roughly two clients a day and see a new cancer certification every 50 minutes,” says Barasch.

https://nypost.com/2026/08/31/us-news/9-11-cancers-skyrocket-nearly-1700-ahead-of-25th-anniversary/

08/31/2026

Paul Iaccarino, who directs the Building Trades Educational Benefit Fund union electrician apprenticeship program in New York, explains the importance of the trades to better engage next-gen workers, for a story in the New York Post.

He emphasizes that trade apprenticeships continue to offer a stable, high-earning pathway as young people search for reliable careers.

The rate of men aged 16 to 24 participating in the labor market dropped to 56.1% – a drop of nearly 13 percentage points from 69% in 2000 and a growing concern for economists, according to data fro…