The 9/11 responder and survivor community are mourning the death of retired North Arlington Police Chief Joe Zadroga, a powerful voice in the campaign to pass and then to extend the James Zadroga 9/11 WTC Health and Compensation Act, named for his son, an NYPD Detective who died in 2006 as a consequence of his exposure to the air in lower Manhattan in the months after the attack. More.
Former NJ Police Chief Mourned Who Stood up and Prevailed on 9/11 WTC Health Issue
Joseph Zadroga, Who Advocated for 9/11 First Responders, Killed by SUV in Hospital Parking Lot
Joseph Zadroga, a prominent advocate for the families of 9/11 first responders, died after an accident at a New Jersey hospital parking lot on Saturday. The incident took place at Bacharach Rehabilitation in Pomona when an 82-year-old man was pulling his SUV into a parking space, according to a statement from the Galloway Township Police Department. More.
Parking lot collision claims life of father who fought for 9/11 act in son’s name
A parking lot crash in Atlantic County has claimed the life Joseph C. Zadroga, the father of a New York City police officer who died in 2006 from a respiratory illness attributed to inhaling dust at the World Trade Center site, which led him to fight for legislation to help 9/11 first responders pay for post health problems. More.
Joe Esposito, NYPD Chief of Department Who Led City Through 9/11, Passes Away at 73
Joe Esposito, the longest-serving NYPD Chief of Department who was at the helm during 9/11 and superstorm Sandy, passed away last week. He was 73 years old. More.
Guantánamo Bay is still open. This week, pressure ramped up to close it
It was 22 years ago this week that the U.S. opened a military prison in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, to hold suspected terrorists after the 9/11 attacks. That prison remains open today. More.
New Jersey lawmakers file 9/11 first responder workers comp bill
New Jersey legislators filed a bill Tuesday to provide workers compensation benefits to certain first responders for illnesses or injuries related to the 9/11 terrorist attack. More.
Vice President Kamala Harris to make Charlotte appearance
Vice President Kamala Harris will be in the Queen City Jan. 11. She’ll be here with Education Secretary Miguel Cardona to talk about reducing gun violence and meet with educators, parents, and gun safety advocates to announce funding from the bipartisan Safer Communities Act. More.
Guantánamo Bay has been open for 22 years despite calls for its closure
It was 22 years ago this week that the U.S. opened a military prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to hold suspected terrorists after the 9/11 attacks. That prison remains open today. It still holds 30 men, many of whom have never been criminally charged, and there has still been no 9/11 trial. More.