The September 11, 2001, terror attacks happened almost a quarter century ago, but the men charged with orchestrating them have still not gone to trial. They've been held in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, for more than two decades, and chances are increasing that they may eventually die there without ever being convicted. More.
After plea deals are canceled, what happens next with the Guantanamo 9/11 trials?
Urban Resilience as a Strategic Investment: The ROI of Emergency Preparedness in High-Density Cities
In an era of escalating climate volatility, urbanization, and global health crises, the financial and societal value of emergency preparedness infrastructure has moved from a defensive consideration to a strategic imperative. More.
U.S. Court of Appeals Allows Withdrawal from 9/11 Pleas
On July 11, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit held, in a 2-1 decision, that then-Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin had validly withdrawn the pretrial agreements of three Guantanamo detainees, which would prevent detainees from pleading guilty in return for life sentences, precluding the death penalty. More.
National Preparedness Month 2025
Get ready for National Preparedness Month 2025! In this summary guide, we will explore the significance, history, and importance of National Preparedness Month. More.
Representatives Nadler and Goldman Applaud NYC Council for Forcing City to Finally Release the Truth About 9/11 Air Toxins
We commend the New York City Council for passing Resolution 560, finally forcing the City to release records about what officials knew about the toxic air New Yorkers were breathing after 9/11 while they were telling the public it was safe to return to the City. More.
Emergency preparedness tech tips
When disaster strikes, your smartphone might just be your best friend. From Google Wallet to Apple Pay, digital tools are becoming part of emergency preparedness. Tech expert Michael Garfield, the High-Tech Texan, joins us this morning to share how your device can help and what else you'll want in your emergency kit. More.
SBU study reveals volunteer first responders at WTC site have endured more PTSD
Volunteers at the World Trade Center site on 9/11 have had more significant post traumatic stress disorder than police officers, firefighters, and other trained professionals, according to a recent Stony Brook University study. More.
Appeals Court Overturns Plea Deal in 9/11 Case
A federal appeals court on Friday overturned a plea deal to resolve the Sept. 11, 2001, case with life sentences, a decision that could restart lengthy proceedings toward a death penalty trial at Guantánamo Bay. More.