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'A gut punch to the 9/11 community': Survivors fight for funding of health program

September marks 24 years since the Sept. 11 attacks. The attacks not only took thousands of lives and changed the nation, fallout effects are still being seen two decades later. More.

Man sentenced to 25 years to life for fatal stabbing of 9/11 emergency responder

A New York man on Monday was sentenced to serve 25 years to life in prison for the fatal stabbing of a veteran emergency worker while she was on a break, according to prosecutors. More.

Jamie Atkinson, devoted EMS leader from Sayville and 9/11 first responder, dies at 43

Jamie Atkinson, a treasured figure in community service, law enforcement, and emergency response, passed away on June 27 at age 43 after battling a rare cancer tied to his response at the World Trade Center following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. More.

2 Firefighters Killed in Idaho Sniper Ambush

A gunman deliberately started a wildfire in a rugged mountain area of Idaho and then shot at the firefighters who responded, killing two and injuring another on Sunday afternoon, in what the local sheriff described as a “total ambush.” More.

Newly promoted detective will wear same shield number as 9/11 hero dad

A newly promoted Big Apple detective — who has the same job as his 9/11 hero dad — will now wear his father’s identical shield number, decades after it was retired. More.

Stony Brook study finds PTSD persists for many 9/11 responders, and intensifies for some

In the years following his 9/11 search and recovery efforts at Ground Zero, Richard Roeill pushed aside his own emotions to continue his job as a steelworker and volunteer firefighter with the Merrick Fire Department. But in 2017, the distress he once tried to ignore began to disrupt his sleep and waking life. More.

SBU Study: Long-Term PTSD Symptoms in WTC Responders Bear Watching

A study of nearly 13,000 World Trade Center responders and their symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) over a 20-year period shows that symptoms can change though remain for many responders, increase in a smaller portion of them, and can help predict their physical impairment and mental health many years after trauma. More.

Police union official who helped ‘thousands of cops’ and grieving 9/11 NYPD families set to retire

A beloved police union official who successfully pushed for more days off for cops and helped NYPD families grieve after the 9/11 terror attack is set to retire Thursday. More.