The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners is inviting families of Monmouth County 9/11 victims to participate in the Monmouth County September 11 Memorial Ceremony, which will be held at Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook. More.

Former volunteer fireman Rob Weisberg who survived the September 11th attacks is hiking the Appalachian Trail to raise money for veterans. From fireman’s gear to hiking gear, Weisberg is braving the leaps and bounds of the Appalachian Trail to raise money for Paws of War. It’s a charity that provides service dogs to veterans who are suffering with PTSD, free of charge. More.

Participants are being sought for a new 5K run/walk honoring the first responders and heroes of September 11th. Livingston County Veteran Services, Howell Recreation, and local first responders are partnering to host the first annual 9/11 Never Forget 5K Trail Run/Walk on September 16th at Fillmore County Park off McClements Road in Genoa Township. More.

Rancho Cucamonga will receive $3.2 million in state funding to help build a 9/11 memorial park. The money will come from AB 102, which is included in the state’s current fiscal budget, according to a statement released by the city. More.

Registration is open for the 11th annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Lambeau Field. Firefighters and community members are invited to honor the heroes of Sept. 11, 2001 on Saturday, Sept. 9, with the opening ceremony starting at 9 a.m. More.

Two weeks have passed since the Senate’s Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI) held a hearing on the PGA Tour’s pending deal with the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) on Jul. 11. More.

A new housing project at 5 World Trade Center will have 1200 housing units and officials pledge that a third of those units will be affordable. On top of that, 20 percent of the affordable housing units will be set aside for people who were living and working in Lower Manhattan on 9/11. More.

It’s a done deal! Gov. Kathy Hochul announced she’d struck an agreement with lawmakers to develop an apartment-filled skyscraper at 5 World Trade Center on Thursday, ending a two-year fight over the building. More.