For more than two decades, John Patrick “JP” Monteforte helped build and restore some of New York’s most iconic landmarks. As a heavy construction laborer, he worked on Citi Field and local bridges, and spent grueling months on cleanup at Ground Zero following Sept. 11, 2001, later assisting with the construction of the 9/11 Memorial Museum. More.
Massapequa Park father and 9/11 responder battles stage 5 kidney failure in search for living donor
Seattle Center shooting renews focus on emergency preparedness at public events
A growing memorial honoring the victims of Sunday’s mass shooting at Seattle Center serves as a painful reminder of how quickly a day of celebration can turn into tragedy. More.
Jon Stewart, Pete Davidson Set 9/11 Comedy Benefit at Madison Square Garden
Ahead of the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Jon Stewart and Pete Davidson have set an all-star comedy benefit show at Madison Square Garden, with proceeds going towards 9/11 charities. More.
Chronic Disease, Aging Linked to WTC Responders with PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) remains a common condition affecting World Trade Center (WTC) responders 25 years after the attack on the Twin Towers. While the condition is considered mainly psychological, a new study sheds light on changes in the biological processes of WTC patients with PTSD that may explain why PTSD is associated with a variety of chronic diseases that ultimately contribute to aging. More.
9/11 Day Partners with David&Goliath to Honor 25th Anniversary of September 11, Expand Nation´s largest Day of Service
9/11 Day, the nonprofit that founded and leads the federally recognized September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, has named David&Goliath (D&G) as its Marketing Agency of Record. More.
I Answered the Call on 9/11. The System Doesn’t Accept I Was There
On September 11, 2001, America responded in two very different ways. The first response was organized. Firefighters, police officers, EMS crews, National Guard units and government agencies arrived as coordinated teams. More.
‘It holds the memories of that day’: 21-foot steel beam from original Twin Towers makes stop in Utah ahead of 9/11 anniversary
On Thursday, Salt Lake welcomed a somber piece of history into the heart of the city. A 16,900-pound steel beam, recovered from the rubble of the original World Trade Center after September 11, 2001, is touring across the United States ahead of the 25th anniversary of 9/11, and on Thursday, Utahns had the chance to see it in the flesh. More.
If you live in any of these 7 states, officials say it's time to update your emergency kit
Hawaii kicked off its hurricane readiness push with an official event at the state Capitol, where Gov. Josh Green joined representatives from the National Weather Service, the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency and county emergency management leaders to present the 2026 Hurricane Weather Outlook and discuss preparedness efforts statewide. More.