For years, John Moogan worked as a chef. In the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, he went to work cooking for first responders who were working day and night at Ground Zero. Moogan told NY1 his brother, who managed a building in lower Manhattan, called him on the night of Sept. 11, 2001. More.
Chef who fed first responders after 9/11 struggles with cancer
How to help those affected by the Colorado LGBTQ nightclub shooting
As news of a mass shooting at a LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado traveled across the country Sunday, many were asking how to help family members of the victims and survivors, or the LGBTQ community in general. Within hours, organizers were creating fundraisers and sharing locations for blood drives. More.
9/11 families rip Biden for giving Saudi prince immunity
President Biden is being blasted by 9/11 families for granting legal immunity to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for links to the dismemberment of a Washington Post journalist. The 9/11 kin have been pushing the administration to stop going soft on the Saudi family to boost out oil interests. More.
Ex-Larchmont firefighter honored after dying from 9/11-related illness
The community came out Thursday to remember a hero in Larchmont. Veteran Firefighter Brian Payne died earlier this week at the age of 58 of Sept. 11-related illness. A Larchmont fire truck took his casket from the funeral home to Saint Augustine Church. More.
'I Need to Walk Again': Stroke Survivor Keeps Promise to Her Husband, Who Died On 9/11
From her hospital bed, Beth Murphy demanded that a television be brought into her room. She needed to see the face of her husband. Kevin Murphy died on 9/11 as he worked at the World Trade Center in New York City. Of the 2,977 killed that day in separate terror attacks, Kevin and 2,752 others died at the twin towers. More.
Catskill widow remembers husband after his cancer death linked to 9/11
More than 21 years since the 9/11 attacks, health effects still plague first responders and survivors. On September 11, 2001 – the day of the attacks – 2,974 people died. During the first 60 days since the attack, there were major complaints of ear, nose throat and respiratory issues. More.
Mind Matters: Mental health resources
With increasing awareness of our mental health needs and less stigma around mental illness and mental health treatment, more people than ever asking for help. More.
Chuck Schumer Quietly Moving Lame-Duck $3 Billion Payout to Families of 9/11 Victims
Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer has hotlined a bill that would redistribute almost $3 billion to the families of victims of 9/11 that had initially been appropriated for the Covid-era Paycheck Protection Program, according to multiple Democratic Senate sources. More.