New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the release of more than 170,000 pages of records detailing the government’s response to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and the aftermath, including documents related to air quality and health concerns. More.
NYC releases 170,000 pages of long-sought 9/11 health, air quality records
REMEMBERING 9/11: How Gen Z is learning about a tragedy they never experienced
The September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks have shaped Americans’ views on terrorism and foreign policy. That’s especially true for those who were sitting in a classroom that day. Alex Braithwaite had recently moved to the United States from England and was in the first year of his graduate program the day the World Trade Center towers fell. More.
From Queens to Ground Zero: St. John’s Response to September 11
Tuesday, September 11, 2001, was a flawless, late summer morning in New York City. Barely a week into the new semester, the Queens, NY, campus—then, as now—was buzzing with activity with new students trying to find their way, while faculty, administrators, and staff provided all with the resources necessary to get their college semester off on the right foot. More.
Remembering September 11th: How to help your kids process traumatic events
Kids have easy access to disturbing videos of the 9/11 terrorist attacks online. Phoenix Children's head of psychology has tips for parents on how to talk to their kids about the attacks. More.
Mamdani Launches Public Portal With 170,000 Pages of 9/11 Records
As the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in New York City approaches, Mayor Zohran Mamdani has launched a portal giving the public access to about 170,000 pages of documents concerning air quality, health hazards, and the government’s response following 9/11. More.
One attack, many Americas: Why 9/11 and its many griefs land differently 25 years later
When the planes crashed and the buildings fell on that sunny September morning 25 years ago, the shock waves of dismay and grief went far past downtown New York City, rural western Pennsylvania, and just outside Washington, D.C. More.
Inside the 6 Weeks After 9/11 That Changed How America Cared for Military Families
In the days after terrorists attacked the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001, families began arriving at a hotel in Crystal City, Virginia, carrying questions that often had no answers. Some still hoped their loved ones might have survived. More.
The long aftermath of 9/11: A public safety timeline
The attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, unfolded over less than two hours. Their effect on public safety has continued for 25 years. The response exposed weaknesses in emergency communications, interagency coordination, high-rise evacuation and intelligence sharing, while the recovery exposed thousands of responders and workers to toxic dust, smoke and debris, creating health consequences that continue to emerge. More.