Don Arias lost his younger brother in the Sept. 11 attacks. He has traveled to Guantánamo Bay three times to attend hearings in the case, hoping it would end in a death sentence for the man accused of being the mastermind of the plot. More.
After Years of Waiting, These 9/11 Families Are Losing Hope
Recently ID’d 9/11 victim remembered by sisters as ‘larger than life’ figure
It took 24 years for this 9/11 family to finally get a little solace. But Ryan Fitzgerald’s sisters are grateful to the city workers who, using only a tiny bone fragment, were recently able to identify their brother — a “larger than life” figure who inspired one of them to become an FDNY firefighter. More.
Newark Airport gate sign from United Flight 93 handed off to Shanksville 9/11 memorial
The final resting place for Newark Liberty International Airport's Gate A17 sign will be in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. The sign was preserved by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey when Newark's old Terminal A closed in 2023. More.
Recently ID’d 9/11 victim remembered by sisters as ‘larger than life’ figure
It took 24 years for this 9/11 family to finally get a little solace. But Ryan Fitzgerald’s sisters are grateful to the city workers who, using only a tiny bone fragment, were recently able to identify their brother — a “larger than life” figure who inspired one of them to become an FDNY firefighter. More.
Remains of 3 more 9/11 victims ID’d as NYC praised for still working to give families closure 24 years later
The remains of three more 9/11 victims have been identified – as one family praised the city for “working their ass off” 24 years after the horrific terrorist attacks. More.
Easton 9/11 Responder Honored by U.S. Sen. Blumenthal
Vincent Caprio, an Easton resident who spent more than 400 hours at Ground Zero following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, was recently honored by U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal for his bravery and continued advocacy for 9/11 survivors. More.
Fort Worth to Honor 9/11 Heroes with Annual Memorial Tower Climb
Downtown Fort Worth has long been a city that remembers. On a crisp September morning last year, over a hundred first responders gathered in front of City Center’s Bank of America Tower, donning full bunker gear and heavy boots, ready to take on the grueling Memorial Tower Climb. More.
Understanding the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund
Preparing a wrongful death case in Surrogate’s Court might feel like a daunting task for new attorneys. But it doesn’t have to be. The Trusts and Estates Section of the New York State Bar Association hosted a continuing legal education course that provides a comprehensive overview of wrongful death proceedings in Surrogate’s Court. More.