More than two decades after the deadly Sept. 11, 2001, attack, the Fairness for 9/11 Families Act will compensate nearly 6,000 spouses and children the $2.7 billion they are owed. In December, the Fairness for 9/11 Families Act was passed by the Senate and Congress. More.
Biden signs bill compensating 6K families of 9/11 victims with $2.7 billion
Saudi-backed LIV Golf accused of using lawsuit to get information on 9/11 protesters
Saudi Arabia-financed LIV Golf and its feud with the PGA Tour has divided fans, tested players’ allegiances and sparked legal battles. It’s now taken a more sinister turn. More.
Paralyzed by Gun Violence, They Seek Solace From Other Survivors
Three years after a former boyfriend kicked down her door, fired a gun at her nine times and left her paralyzed, Porche Powell steeled herself for a virtual visit to the hospital ward where she had spent long weeks in recovery. More.
9/11 first responders’ risk for blood cancer
Multiple myeloma is cancer of the plasma cells in the blood. Thirty-four thousand Americans will be diagnosed with the disease this year and 13,000 will die from it. More.
Fallen FDNY firefighter 'breathes life' into 9/11 first responder with lung donation
The lungs of a 20-year veteran FDNY firefighter who died in a tragic accident at his Brooklyn firehouse this month were donated to a 9/11 first responder, officials said at his Long Island funeral Thursday. More.
The sadly endless fight for 9/11 funding
It's no wonder. The Nesconset resident has been fighting for more than two decades. After he was seriously injured serving as a demolition supervisor at Ground Zero after Sept. 11, 2001. More.
Bill compensating thousands of 9/11 families passes House, heads to Biden’s desk for signature
A bill that would compensate nearly 6,000 spouses and children of Sept. 11, 2001, victims with the $2.7 billion they are owed is headed to President Joe Biden’s desk, where it’s expected to be signed into law. More.
Fallen North Haven firefighter responded to 9/11 attack, was decorated member of department
A North Haven firefighter who died in the line of duty on Monday morning was a decorated member of the department and had responded to the 9/11 attack in New York City, according to the department. More.