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Email - New Presence Information for Office of the New York City Comptroller - March 24, 2025

It is one of the great privileges of my career to lead the incredible team at the VCF.  As I mark my second anniversary as Special Master, I want to share some critical milestones in our work serving the 9/11 community. In the VCF 2024 Annual Report we announced that the VCF has awarded more than $14.9 billion to over 65,600 claimants since re-opening in October 2011. My staff has been working tirelessly to achieve this level of accomplishment and continues to innovate and streamline processes on behalf of our claimants.

Email – New Presence Information for New Rochelle Police Department – March 18, 2025

Email – VCF NEW FAQ 4.4 – February 19, 2025

Email – Updated USVSST Fund Offset Policy – February 12, 2025

Email – VCF Policy and Website Updates – February 7, 2025

Email – VCF 13th Annual Report – January 17, 2025

As the VCF has completed its 13th year of operations, the mission remains straightforward - to serve those who continue to be affected by the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. First, and foremost, is our responsibility to review claims as quickly and fairly as possible. I am proud to report that in 2024, the VCF notified claimants of over 11,500 award determinations, with more than $1.9 billion awarded. This level of accomplishment is made possible by the tireless dedication of the entire VCF team.

Email – New Presence Information for New Jersey State Police – January 10, 2025

Email –Third Party Feeds & Missing Information Letters – December 16, 2024

Email – VCF Policy and Process Updates – December 9, 2024

December 9, 2024:  Updates made in support of policy change to allow amendments for deceased claims

September 18, 2023:  Updated to reflect new payment processing timeline

Amendments and Appeals

December 7, 2024: Updates made in support of policy change to allow amendments for deceased claims.

Instructions for Amending a Claim

Email – VCF Client Authorization Form Updates – October 22, 2024

Email – New Password Policy – October 21, 2024

Email – Interactive Presence Guide – October 15, 2024

Email - VCF Policies and Procedures Update - Models - October 1, 2024

Definitive Proof of Presence Documentation

[September 24, 2024]: Updated "Salvation Army" to request badge number.

[May 10, 2024]: Added "Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (Port Authority)"

[April 26, 2024]: Added "Salvation Army" and "New York State Department of Environmental Conservation".

[September 18, 2023]: Added "TWU Local 100" for NYCTA employees presence information.

[June 15, 2023]: Added Volunteers Who Signed in at Trinity Church to list.

[May 8, 2023]: Added NY City Department of Sanitation to list.

As we commemorate the 23rd anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11th, we reflect on the profound loss and the enduring impact that day has had.  While the resilience and collective healing within the 9/11 community are a paragon of strength and bravery, far too many individuals and families continue to suffer from the long-term health effects of these attacks. 

Notes posted from the August 28, 2024 VCF conference call with law firms.

May 30th Memorial Glade Commemoration

Today, as we recognize the anniversary of the rescue, recovery and relief efforts at Ground Zero following the horrific events of September 11, 2001, I wanted to take a moment to honor the resilience, unity, and unwavering dedication displayed by all those involved in the aftermath of that fateful day.

Email – Premature and Insufficient Claims Report and Proof of Presence Information for Port Authority of New York and New Jersey – May 14, 2024