Perth’s fire chief says last week’s storms, outages and extreme heat are a reminder that emergency planning can start with simple steps at home. Trevor Choffe, Perth’s director of protective services and fire chief, says the community has seen more weather-related issues in recent years, including storms that can knock out power and create added risks during hot weather. More.
What’s good? Perth fire chief reveals simple steps that could help residents beat the next summer emergency
Pancreatic Cancer’s Impact on 9/11 Survivors and Their Families
Survivors and families dealing with the diagnosis of 9/11 pancreatic cancer are encouraged to reach out to the VCF and WTCHP to receive the support and resources they need. More.
NYC must produce key WTC 9/11 records and do it now
It was 20 years ago this month when we started writing about how the toxic fallout from the 9/11 destruction of the World Trade Center by Osama Bin Laden’s Al Qaeda terrorists was sickening and killing people. More.
Deposed NYC official admits he was ordered by lawyer to deny access to 9/11 toxin docs
A New York City Freedom of Information Law official deposed over long-sought documents about the toxins swirling over Ground Zero admitted a city attorney told him to deny an appeal for the pivotal information from 9/11 survivors — a bombshell revelation that sparked a heated argument between attorneys and shut the deposition down early, the Daily News has learned. More.
Remember 9/11 with this commemorative book, marking 25 years of courage and resilience
As the nation approaches 25 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, communities across the U.S. are preparing to remember the lives lost, the acts of courage and the lasting impact of that day. More.
NY1 obtains deposition about city's claim it had no post-9/11 air quality documents
In the nearly 25 years since Sept. 11, 2001, more people have died from 9/11-related illnesses than the 2,753 who died on the day of the attacks, according to the 9/11 Memorial and Museum. More.
Study finds link between PTSD and early aging in 9/11 survivors
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder likely causes 9/11 first responders and survivors to age faster, leaving sufferers prone to immune system lapses, chronic illnesses and organ deterioration, a study published last month by researchers at Stony Brook University found. More.
9/11 Memorial and Museum foot race in Central Park this Saturday honors victims of terror attacks 25 years ago
A group of 5,000 runners will make its way through Central Park on July 11, in a four-mile race honoring the 2,977 people who lost their lives in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The race will take place exactly two months before the 25th anniversary of 9/11. More.