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Twenty-five years after 9/11, the first battalion chief to send firefighters into the Twin Towers tells his story

The history of 9/11 is often told in numbers: 102 minutes from the point of first impact to the collapse of the Twin Towers; nearly 3,000 lives lost across three states—2,753 in New York alone, including 343 firefighters, 71 law enforcement officers, and eight paramedics. More.

U.S. Coast Guard commissions 62nd Fast Response Cutter honoring 9/11 hero

The U.S. Coast Guard commissioned its newest Fast Response Cutter, USCGC Vincent Danz (WPC 1162), for official entry into its service fleet during a ceremony held in New York City on Friday. More.

Obituary for Robert J. Larkin

Robert J. Larkin, the beloved rock of his family, a dedicated retired police sergeant, and a United States Navy veteran, passed away peacefully surrounded by those he loved. More.

Nurse honor guards remember Flight 93 victim & former EMT as 9/11 anniversary nears

As the 25th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, some local nurses gathered at the Flight 93 Memorial in Shanksville on Wednesday to remember one of their own. They say nurses are the backbone of our healthcare system, but they rarely recognized. And it was indeed an honor to pay tribute to the sacrifice of a Flight 93 hero. More.

House Unanimously Passes 9/11 Coin Bill to Fund Memorial Museum

As the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks approaches, Congress is moving to ensure the National September 11 Memorial and Museum has resources to sustain its educational mission. More.

9/11 Investigation

They were the most lethal terrorist attacks in history, taking the lives of nearly 3,000 Americans and international citizens and ultimately leading to far-reaching changes in anti-terror approaches and operations in the U.S. and around the globe. More.

Marking the 25th Anniversary

A quarter century after the September 11, 2001 attacks, 100 million Americans are too young to remember the day that changed our city and nation forever. More.

Crisis Preparedness and Response Toolkit

The World Bank Group’s Crisis Preparedness and Response Toolkit enables countries to respond faster to crisis, protect development gains, and build resilience in a world where crises have become the new normal. More.