Pitta & Baione LLP is proud to share that Partner Vito R. Pitta has been named to the 2026 New York City Power 100. Published by City & State NY, the Power 100 recognizes individuals who shape policy, government, and public life across New York City. Inclusion reflects the publication’s editorial assessment of influence

Advocates of 9/11 responders and survivors are welcoming long-overdue progress at the World Trade Center Health Program: the ability to finally begin filling critical staffing vacancies that have hindered its operations for over a year.
After months of delays, Secretary Kennedy has authorized the program to fill 37 open staff positions—vacancies that represent nearly

In 2026, Pitta & Baione LLP celebrates a milestone of 10 continuous years of advocacy, service, and accountability to the community. Our NYC-based law firm is dedicated to assisting those affected by the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center access their state and federal benefits through the WTCHP and 9/11 Victim Compensation

Pitta & Baione LLP is proud to announce that the firm has recovered more than $650 million in compensation for individuals and families affected by the September 11th attacks through the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund (VCF).
While the figure itself is significant, the milestone ultimately represents something far more meaningful: the trust placed in

For decades, first responders, survivors, and their families have asked what city officials knew about the air quality at Ground Zero, and when they learned it. A major step toward answering that question just happened at a New York City Council budget hearing, where Corporation Counsel Steve

We are proud to announce the promotion of Sidrah Syed as Partner of Pitta & Baione LLP. Her advancement reflects not only her skill as an attorney, but also her unwavering dedication to the clients and communities we serve.
From day one, Sidrah has brought intelligence, focus, and compassion to her work. Whether advocating

More than two decades after September 11, 2001, the responsibility of preserving its lessons has shifted to education. In collaboration with the Tunnel to Towers Institute and proudly supported by Pitta & Baione LLP, a new college-level 9/11 curriculum has been developed to ensure that future generations understand not only what happened that day but