Attorney General Dave Sunday has joined a bipartisan group of 31 state attorneys general in filing a brief with the United States Supreme Court on behalf of the victims and families of victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The brief demands that those victims be awarded financial judgments from frozen Taliban funds. More.
Attorney General Sunday Joins Coalition Demanding 9/11 Victims and Families Get Frozen Taliban Funds
9/11 health research program will be fully funded, officials say
More than $13 million in federal funding for 9/11 health studies initially feared lost will remain intact, federal officials have confirmed to Newsday. More.
National Preparedness Month: Why Disaster Preparedness Matters More Than Ever
Disasters are more than newspaper headlines. They disrupt neighborhoods, force families from their homes and leave communities struggling to recover long after national attention fades. Floods wash away roads and businesses. More.
Disaster Preparedness for Artists: Q&A with Craft Your Commerce
It has been nearly two years since Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina, a region renowned as a hub for artists and craftspeople. For creative entrepreneurs, a natural disaster can destroy artwork, studio space, equipment, inventory, and, ultimately, livelihoods—as it did for many across the region in the fall of 2024. More.
Mesothelioma Cases Rising Among Those Exposed at Ground Zero
According to new CDC data and researchers who track 9/11 survivors’ long-term illnesses, mesothelioma is disproportionately being diagnosed among those who have enrolled in the World Trade Center Health Program that was established in the aftermath of the September 11th terror attacks. More.
September is National Preparedness Month
FEMA’s Ready Campaign is celebrating National Preparedness Month, an annual time for everyone to take preparedness seriously. The theme for 2026 is “Americans Stand Ready”, which captures how Americans take pride in their ability to protect themselves and their families and work together to recover from disasters. More.
Special rescue dog helps 9/11 first responder with PTSD
On Long Island, a 9/11 hero and retired NYPD detective who spent months at Ground Zero now has a new friend: A rescue dog with special skills to help him through some tough times. NBC New York’s Greg Cergol reports. More.
Lower Manhattan reflects resilience 25 years later while preserving memories of 9/11
Lower Manhattan has undergone a dramatic transformation in the 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks, as residents, business owners, clergy and developers point to rebuilding efforts that have reshaped the neighborhood while preserving memories of the tragedy. More.