Tim Lee was driving when he heard that the remains of his best friend, John Niven, had been identified. A senior vice president at the consulting firm Aon, Niven, 44, had perished on Sept. 11, 2001, in the south tower of the World Trade Center. More.
Remembering John Niven, one of the victims of 9/11
City of New Bedford to hold meeting on monument honoring veterans of post 9/11 conflicts
The City is hosting a public meeting to gather feedback on the proposed monument in the South End to honor veterans of the Global War on Terror. The monument’s advisory committee and professionals from Martha Schwartz Partners, the internationally renowned design firm chosen to build the monument, will meet on Monday, Feb. 12 at the Fort Taber Community Room at 6 p.m. More.
9/11 victim’s remains identified years later
The 1,650th victim in the attacks on 9/11 has been identified as John Ballantine Niven after NYC officials examined his remains. More.
Push for new avenue to compensation for NJ 9/11 responders
On Sept. 11, 2001, Michael Boll was a Union Township police officer when he received a statewide alert to help remove debris from the World Trade Center towers and to find people who were trapped. He responded hours later with a group of fellow police officers. More.
9/11 first responder who advocates for firefighters' health diagnosed with cancer
A New York City firefighter who responded to the World Trade Center on 9/11 thought he was advocating for his colleagues and their health, but just recently got an unfortunate diagnosis himself. Retired FDNY Chief Richard Alles lives a healthy lifestyle and is an avid runner. On Sept. 11, 2001, he responded to the World Trade Center. More.
Funeral for former Police Chief Joseph Zadroga in North Arlington
The father of James Zadroga, an NYPD officer who died of a 9/11 illness, died on Jan. 13 after being struck in a hospital parking lot. More.
NY flags fly at half-staff for DEC police lieutenant who died of 9/11 illness
Flags were flying at half-staff in New York on Monday to honor a state Department of Environmental Conservation police lieutenant who recently died from a 9/11-related illness, Gov. Kathy Hochul said. More.
NJ lawmakers move to guarantee health care access for 9/11, Ground Zero survivors
A new bill would ensure that all New Jersey public safety workers who spent time at Ground Zero after the Sept. 11 attacks will remain able to get needed health care. More.