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9/11 War On Terrorism Memorial On Display In Tuolumne

After years of fundraising and garnering community support, the new 9/11 Global War on Terrorism Memorial is on display in Tuolumne. Frank Smart with the VFW Post 4748 is encouraging everyone to stop by and take a look. More.

Vaccine eligibility to expand to include those with 9/11-related cancers

NYPD officer Tom Wilson spent five weeks digging through the rubble at Ground Zero after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, searching for survivors and remains — all while inhaling toxic dust into his lungs. Wilson, 52, of Bellport, would pay a stiff price for his efforts. More.

Lifelong Rockland Resident and Decorated NYPD Sergeant Passes Away From 9/11-related illness

Lifelong Rockland Resident and Decorated NYPD Sergeant Passes Away From 9/11-related illness. Sgt. William Brautigam joined the NYPD just two months before the 9/11 terror attacks. During his career, he made nearly 700 arrests and was the recipient of numerous awards citations. More.

Honor365 exhibit recognizes first responders, celebrates 20 years since 9/11

Young adults who turn 19 this year were born after 9/11, the day in 2001 when planes flew into the World Trade Center and Pentagon killing around 3,000 people. These teens know it as Patriot’s Day. More.

9/11 First Responder Concerned about COVID-19

Marsha Krell is a clinical social worker. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, she has taken two leaves of absence from her job. “I was not comfortable being there," said Krell, an East Syracuse resident. "I was terrified. And I said 'no I can’t be there.' So I went out for three months.” More.

From first responder to first-time author

As New York City inches closer to the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11, the memories are becoming more and more tangible to 9/11 first responder Nick Rotondo. Rotondo, a retired MTA bus driver and neighborhood character in Howard Beach, decided to channel his experiences by writing a children’s book. More.

Maloney Calls on NYC to Expedite COVID-19 Vaccine Access for 9/11 Responders and Survivors

Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), author of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act and its subsequent reauthorizations, today called on the City of New York to expedite COVID-19 vaccine access for World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) participants. More.

Post-9/11 Veterans Just Saw a Big Drop in Unemployment Rates

All veterans in the workforce had an unemployment rate of 5.3% for December, down a full percentage point from the 6.3% rate recorded in November, the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported Friday. More.