Retired firefighter Dennis A. Farrell died Tuesday after battling a 9/11-related illness, the New York City Fire Department announced on Friday. "We lost another FDNY brother to 9/11 illness," the Ray Pfeifer Foundation, a nonprofit helping firefighters and police officers who responded to the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center with medical needs not covered by insurance, said in a Facebook post. "Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Dennis A.
Retired New York City firefighter dies after battle with 9/11-related illness
Maloney, Nadler, 9/11 Community Encourage All Those with 9/11-Related Illness to Get Vaccinated
Today, as individuals with 9/11-related illnesses became eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine across New York State, Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) and Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-10), sponsors of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act and its subsequent reauthorizations, and members of the 9/11 community encouraged all those with 9/11-related illnesses to get vaccinated. More.
9/11 War On Terrorism Memorial On Display In Tuolumne
After years of fundraising and garnering community support, the new 9/11 Global War on Terrorism Memorial is on display in Tuolumne. Frank Smart with the VFW Post 4748 is encouraging everyone to stop by and take a look. More.
Vaccine eligibility to expand to include those with 9/11-related cancers
NYPD officer Tom Wilson spent five weeks digging through the rubble at Ground Zero after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, searching for survivors and remains — all while inhaling toxic dust into his lungs. Wilson, 52, of Bellport, would pay a stiff price for his efforts. More.
Lifelong Rockland Resident and Decorated NYPD Sergeant Passes Away From 9/11-related illness
Lifelong Rockland Resident and Decorated NYPD Sergeant Passes Away From 9/11-related illness. Sgt. William Brautigam joined the NYPD just two months before the 9/11 terror attacks. During his career, he made nearly 700 arrests and was the recipient of numerous awards citations. More.
Honor365 exhibit recognizes first responders, celebrates 20 years since 9/11
Young adults who turn 19 this year were born after 9/11, the day in 2001 when planes flew into the World Trade Center and Pentagon killing around 3,000 people. These teens know it as Patriot’s Day. More.
9/11 First Responder Concerned about COVID-19
Marsha Krell is a clinical social worker. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, she has taken two leaves of absence from her job. “I was not comfortable being there," said Krell, an East Syracuse resident. "I was terrified. And I said 'no I can’t be there.' So I went out for three months.” More.
From first responder to first-time author
As New York City inches closer to the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11, the memories are becoming more and more tangible to 9/11 first responder Nick Rotondo. Rotondo, a retired MTA bus driver and neighborhood character in Howard Beach, decided to channel his experiences by writing a children’s book. More.