The American Legion Legacy Scholarship has awarded over $357,228 in financial aid to 32 children of post-9/11 veterans. The 2021 Legacy Scholarship application deadline was April 15, and the awardees were determined by the Americanism Commission during Spring Meetings, May 5-6. More.
Over $357,228 awarded to children of post-9/11 veterans
Name Of Man Who Died In 9/11 Attacks Lives On Through New Secaucus Police K9
The name of a Secaucus resident who died in the 9/11 attacks will lives on through a newly-acquired Secaucus Police K-9 officer. The ten-month old German Shepherd, “Strobe," is named after Steven Strobert, a 33-year-old Cantor Fitzgerald broker who died in September 11, 2001 attack on the Twin Towers. More.
Dennis Tortorella, Mamaroneck volunteer firefighter, headed to Ground Zero on 9/11
Dennis Tortorella joined fellow Town of Mamaroneck firefighters and headed to New York City to help out on Sept. 11, 2001. That night, they ended up at Ground Zero, fighting the spate of fires that continued to burn in nearby buildings. He died Monday, May 4. He was 75. The cause was 9/11-related cancer, his family said. More.
9/11 jeopardized first responders’ health. Nearly 20 years later, COVID-19 brought new risks
John Feal led scores of trips to Congress with 9/11 responders and comedian Jon Stewart to fight for health treatment and benefits for those who rushed toward danger on Sept. 11, 2001, and continue to suffer health effects. More.
Tunnel to Towers charity 5K set to honor first responders ahead of 20-year anniversary of 9/11 attacks
Fully-geared firefighters and participating racers are ready to hit the ground running, or walking, again later this month in Jackson County to honor first responders and raise money for injured veterans. For the fifth year in a row, the Tunnel to Towers charity 5K run and walk is coming to Jackson’s Cascade Falls Park on Saturday, May 15. More.
His health deteriorated after heroic work on 9/11. Then his lawyer stole $1 million of victim relief money.
A former police officer turned disbarred attorney will spend the next four years in prison for stealing money awarded to a New York City police officer who helped search for and rescue victims after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. More.
NYPD Sgt. James P. Bast, Who Dies From 9/11-related Illness
NYPD Sgt. James P. Bast, who died from 9/11-related illness was honored on April 7 by the Town of Islip with a street in Sayville named after him. Former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg was on hand for the ceremony. Sgt. Bast worked on Bloomberg's security detail when he retired after 23 years of service with the NYPD. He retired from the NYPD Intelligence Bureau's Municipal Security Section. More.
9/11 Stories: Liz Carvajal Lopez
Liz Carvajal was a born and bred New York City girl, who had just moved home from living in Boston. Watching the tv coverage on 9/11 all day long with her family, by evening she knew she had to help her beloved city. Having a background in social work, Liz thought she could help the loved ones who had gathered at hospitals, looking for their missing loved ones. More.