Airmen of the Eastern Air Defense Sector marked the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attack on the World Trade Center by planting a seedling from a tree that survived the attack outside their headquarters in Rome. The seedling from the 9/11 Memorial and Museum Survivor Tree was planted May 26 by Rome Mayor Jackie Izzo. More.
NY Guard Airmen plant 'Survivor Tree' to commemorate 9/11
9-11 Survivor Releases Her Bestselling Memoir
On May 27, 2021, the 20th anniversary year of the terrorist attack on the Twin Towers, survivor Annabel Quintero M.ED., released his first book “STEP STEP JUMP: Transforming Trauma to Triumph from the 46th Floor” through Amazon and the book immediately became a Best Seller. More.
July Deadline Approaching for Some to Register With 9/11 Fund
A July deadline looms for some people seeking compensation for injury, illness, or death tied to the 9/11 terror attacks. The September 11th Victim Compensation Fund was created to aid survivors and first responders, or their families. More.
How to talk to our kids about traumatic events, according to a 9/11 responder
Isaac Rothbart's twins had always known their daddy doesn't like fireworks. But he'd never told his kids why. Then, while celebrating their fifth birthday at Disney World, the family wound up close to an unexpected pyrotechnics show. Rothbart "didn't react well." His wife noticed him shutting down and ushered the whole family indoors. More.
9/11 jeopardized first responders’ health. Nearly 20 years later, COVID-19 brought new risks
John Feal led scores of trips to Congress with 9/11 responders and comedian Jon Stewart to fight for health treatment and benefits for those who rushed toward danger on Sept. 11, 2001, and continue to suffer health effects. More.
9/11 Stories: Liz Carvajal Lopez
Liz Carvajal was a born and bred New York City girl, who had just moved home from living in Boston. Watching the tv coverage on 9/11 all day long with her family, by evening she knew she had to help her beloved city. Having a background in social work, Liz thought she could help the loved ones who had gathered at hospitals, looking for their missing loved ones. More.
9/11 families demand release of FBI documents detailing Saudi role in terrorist attack
A group of 9/11 survivors and family members of victims called Wednesday for Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines to declassify FBI documents detailing the role the Saudi government allegedly played in the terrorist attack. In a letter to Haines, the families said they were "still seeking basic justice, transparency and accountability for what happened that tragic day." More.
9/11 Survivor Helps Subway Attack Victim
A vicious beating on the subway left a man blooded and the witness that came to his rescue says he believes the attack was racially motivated. NBC New York’s Anjali Hemphill reports. More.