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Many first responders see peace of mind in Zadroga bill

Originally published: November 30, 2010 9:28 PM
Updated: November 30, 2010 9:39 PM
By RIDGELY OCHS  ridgely.ochs@newsday.com

Jim Ryder, a former NYPD patrolman, at his

Photo credit: James Carbone | Jim Ryder, a former NYPD patrolman, at his Commack home. Ryder worked at ground zero after 9/11. (Nov. 30, 2010)

For first responders, passage of the Zadroga 9/11 health care bill would provide peace of mind.

"This should be a hands-down decision," said Anthony Flammia, 48, a former New York Police Department highway patrolman who lives in Miller Place. Flammia, who suffers from a heart ailment, chronic sinusitis and post-traumatic stress disorder, said he is hopeful the bill will pass "if the right...

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