A final farewell was held today for a fallen Sept. 11 first responder from Massapequa Park. Family and friends gathered this morning to remember Charles Afanasewicz. The Vietnam War veteran served as a sergeant in the NYPD's Harbor Unit for 40 years. More.
Funeral held in Massapequa for 9/11 hero Charles Afanasewicz
Southern District of New York dismisses defendant bank in 9/11 litigation for lack of personal jurisdiction
After 9/11, waves of lawsuits were filed seeking to hold those who sponsored and supported the al Qaeda terrorist organization accountable. For instance, insurance companies, who paid out hundreds of billions of dollars in compensation for property damage and personal injuries as a result of the 9/11 attacks. More.
Second Annual 9/11 Stair Climb Fundraiser
The Estes Valley Fire District and the National Fallen Firefighter Foundation (NFFF) are proud to announce the second annual 9/11 Stair Climb Fundraiser, set to take place in Estes Park, Colorado on September 11th, 2023. More.
Land donation moves 9/11 trail network closer to connecting Garrett, Berlin
Somerset County has acquired one of the final remaining segments of land needed to extend the September 11th National Memorial Trail from Garrett to Berlin. The donation is being made in memory of a Somerset County historian who spent much of her life dedicated to sharing Somerset County’s stories. More.
NYC billboard calls out Saudi Arabia for 'sportswashing' and 9/11 connection
The national chair of 9/11 Families United, Terry Strada, lost her 41-year-old husband Tom on 9/11. The organization she heads just put up a new billboard in Times Square condemning the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the deal it made merging their LIV Golf Tour with the PGA. More.
What gun violence does to mental health: Fort Worth health providers scrambling to help
Dr. Daniel Guzman wouldn’t be surprised if he treats more patients experiencing trauma from gun violence in the coming months. The July 3 shooting in Fort Worth’s Como neighborhood showed Guzman, a physician at Cook Children’s, that more resources are needed to prevent gun violence and help residents’ mental health in the aftermath. More.
Como community leaders address mass shooting, gun violence, mental health
In the wake of a mass shooting in Fort Worth's neighborhood of Como on July 3, religious and community leaders gathered at Como First Baptist Church. More.
A Piece of 9/11 in Wellington
The Wellington Police Fire/EMS complex houses a special piece of steel in the front lobby. It’s a piece of I-beam recovered from the Twin Tower wreckage site just a few months after the 9/11 tragedy. More.