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RFK Jr. admits ‘mistake’ in slashing 9/11 health program

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. admitted making a “mistake” in slashing the health program that serves Sept. 11 first responders, but dodged questions about whether he would return it to full staffing. More.

Trump says he didn’t address Saudi Arabia’s 9/11 ties with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

President Trump said Wednesday that he did not discuss Saudi Arabia’s ties to the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks or the extradition of a Saudi man who helped carry out the attacks when he met with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. More.

Mural honoring 9/11 first responders unveiled at Flushing firehouse

A new mural honoring the legacy of the FDNY and the heroes of September 11 was unveiled this week at Engine 273/Ladder 129 on Union Street in Flushing. More.

Survivors, advocates challenge Trump admin to rescue 9/11 health program: ‘We’re starting to feel forgotten’

Advocates for 9/11 first responders are challenging the Trump administration to stabilize the embattled World Trade Center Health Program, warning bureaucratic dysfunction could have deadly consequences. More.

"Uniquely unqualified" says 9/11 first responder

John Feal, a 9/11 first responder who advocates for injured first responders from the September 11th attacks himself, was extremely critical of HHS and support for those suffering health issues from the cleanup at Ground Zero, including Secretary Robert Kennedy. More.

WTC health program firings devastate care for 9/11 first responders

When terrorists flew planes into New York’s Twin Towers on Sept. 11, 2001, first responders didn’t hesitate. Many lost their lives saving others who worked in the World Trade Center. More.

FDNY probie follows in steps of father, grandfather killed on 9/11

When Joseph Angelini III, whose hero father and grandfather both died responding to the 9/11 terror attack, received the email welcoming him to the FDNY’s next academy class, he noticed when the message had been sent — 9:11 a.m. More.

Phil Murphy should not cozy up to the Saudis. 9/11 families need answers | Opinion

Just across the Hudson River from Ground Zero, less than 2,000 feet from where the Twin Towers once stood, New Jersey built the Empty Sky Memorial to honor the 746 of our neighbors who were murdered on Sept. 11, 2001. More.