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Aid bill for 9/11 families exposes rift with former Iran hostages

Legislation the Senate might take up next month to expand compensation for family members who lost loved ones in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks has broad bipartisan support. More.

The Impact of Gun Violence on Children and Adolescents

Firearm injuries and deaths in the United States have increased in recent years and adversely affect many children and adolescents. In 2020, firearms became the leading cause of death among children ages 19 and below and in the first six months of 2022. More.

Psychiatrist says parents should support children through dialogue in times of violence

Thursday's mass shooting in the Hedingham neighborhood that has rocked the Raleigh community is putting parents on edge. The events have left many wondering how to best protect their children from getting desensitized by the violence, and how to cope with the anger and anxiety it can cause. More.

Letter: Clearing up confusion about new 9/11 victim compensation laws

Gov. Kathy Hochul recently signed into law two measures that change how the state's Surrogate's Court will handle the probate process for two types of death claims filed by families of 9/11 victims. More.

Decades after 9/11, push-to-talk remains a first responder challenge

BK Technologies, an equipment vendor to the public safety community, this week announced a new, interoperable push-to-talk (PTT) service for first responders. More.

New Canaan Youth Baseball Donates to to Voices Center for Resilience

New Canaan Youth Baseball on Wednesday made a $911 donation to Voices Center for Resilience, a locally based nonprofit organization, joining Founding Director Mary Fetchet and Vice President Frank Fetchet. More.

Your Guide To Understanding the Victim Compensation Fund

On September 11, 2001, terrorists hijacked two planes and carried out an attack on the World Trade Centre in Manhattan, New York. It still remains one of the most tragic incidents in history. More.

Benedictine students remember the heroes of 9/11

Students at Benedictine, a regional service provider for children and adults with developmental disabilities and autism, sent packages of letters and pictures to fire and police departments in New York City and Washington, D.C., in honor of all the heroes of 9/11. More.