Victims Compensation Fund
application deadline nearing

Many Long Islanders who were severely injured in the September 11th attacks or families who lost loved ones on that day have not taken advantage of the Victims Compensation Fund. Time is running out; the firm deadline for the application is December 21.
A free reception for those eligible for the Victims Compensation Fund (those who were severely injured and family members of those killed in the attacks) will be held in Melville on June 13 from 2:15 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Federal Victims Compensation Fund Special Master Kenneth Feinberg will meet victims at the reception. To secure a reservation, call Kate Anastasia at the Health &Welfare Council of Long Island at 516-483-1110 ext 425.
As of this day less than 40 percent of eligible families have applied. Although more than 600 Long Island families are eligible, there could be more than 350 who still have not taken advantage of the compensation offer.