Relatives of the nearly three thousand Americans killed in the September 11 attacks have participated in a memorial service for the 21st anniversary. U-S Vice President Kamala Harris and New York City Mayor Eric Adams attended the solemn ceremony at the 9/11 memorial. More.
Have we responded to the 9/11 terrorist attack appropriately?
FDNY loses 300th member to 9/11-related illness
The FDNY has reached another tragic milestone 21 years after 9/11. According to the union, more than 300 firefighters have now died from illnesses related to the terror attack. Thursday, a funeral was held for Retired Battalion Chief Joseph McKie, who died Sunday from a 9/11-related illness, in Floral Park. More.
"It's terrifying" | Mental health expert explains community trauma after mobile mass shooting spree
It has been two weeks since Memphis police confirmed that a 19-teen-year-old went on a random shooting rampage around the city stretching across eight different locations, taking three lives and injuring three others. More.
LETTER: Analyzing mass violence – it’s the ‘why’ not the ‘how’
Currently, there seems to be two schools of thought regarding the deterrence of mass murder – mental health treatment versus gun control. Unfortunately, it seems that the moment the topic of mass killings is brought up people retreat to their respective corners; either invest billions of dollars in mental health programs, or ban guns, especially assault rifles. More.
Parenting in Traumatic Times: Gun Violence
Gun violence takes an emotional toll on parents and children. A panel of local experts answers questions about community safety and how acts of brutality can affect our mental health. More.
The 21st Anniversary 9/11 ‘Candlelight Memorial Of Music’
The United Community Civic Association held its “Candlelight Memorial of Music” on Monday, September 12, at McManus Memorial Park (81st Street and Ditmars Blvd.) to remember, glorify, and celebrate with song and prayer the thousands of innocent souls lost on September 11, 2001. This was the 21st Anniversary commemoration. More.
The Other Victims of 9/11
Around 3,000 people we’ve been told, were killed due to the 9/11 attacks; an incident claimed to be the biggest terrorist attack in the world. We’ve heard stories of some of these victims and seen tributes held for them.. More.
“I do it for them:” Tunnel to Towers 5k returns, honors fallen heroes from 9/11
“And it’s great running with the firemen out there. They’re all geared up and it kind of pushes you a little bit because there was a few times I wanted to quit,” Runner Ben Hollinger said. More.