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New York 9/11 museum closes after telling tragedy's story, helping survivors heal

A museum in New York City that told the story of the 9/11 attacks from the perspectives of the people affected has closed its building and ended its walking tours, a co-founder said on Thursday. More.

Understanding the Ongoing Health Legacy of 9/11

A growing number of Americans cannot remember anything about 9/11 other than what they read in history books or watch on the news or in movies because they were not yet born or were too young to comprehend what was happening. More.

Report: City concerned ahead of release of 9/11 memos detailing toxic air around ground zero

New York City is prepared to release a trove of documents relating to its knowledge of toxic air surrounding ground zero after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, but officials are calling on federal lawmakers to protect the city from potential lawsuits in the wake of the disclosure, the Daily News reported. More.

Greenport firefighter with 9/11 illness wants other responders to register with state before looming deadline

Antone “Tony” Volinski was one of the thousands of first responders who hurried to the smoldering wreckage of the World Trade Center in the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks. More.

Westchester County 9/11 Related Illnesses Memorial Committee Soliciting Names of those who have died of 9/11 Related Illnesses

The Westchester County 9/11 Related Illnesses Memorial Committee is soliciting names of those who have died of 9/11 related illness for the 9/11 Related Illnesses Memorial at Kensico Dam. More.

Billions needed for health care to support 9/11 survivors

A New York senator needs billions in funding to cover health care costs for Sept. 11 responders and survivors. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is asking Congress for about $3 billion to pay for the medical expenses, but the inflation rate on health care is higher than expected, so that gap must be filled, the politician said. More.

Sen. Gillibrand: Additional $3 billion needed for 9/11 survivors

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced Wednesday she is asking Congress to pass $3 billion worth of supplemental funding for the World Trade Center Health Program. More.

Congress members make bipartisan push to save 9/11 healthcare program

Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-Staten Island/South Brooklyn) and a bipartisan group of Congress members are hoping to secure funding to address the $3 billion deficit threatening the future of the World Trace Center Health Program (WTCHP). More.