Do you live in Monmouth County and have a loved one or family member who died in 9/11? Many towns along the Raritan Bayshore, including Hazlet, Holmdel and Middletown, lost dozens of residents in the terrorist attacks 21 years ago this September. More.
Monmouth County Invites 9/11 Families To Participate In Memorial
9/11 event supports local veterans, RISE monument
A local nonprofit dedicated to honoring and supporting area veterans and their families is making up for two years of pandemic disruptions with its upcoming Patriot Day Memorial event. More.
The fate of ‘New York’s Bravest’ lost on 9/11 and its sobering lessons
Joe Calderone, former Daily News investigative reporter and Newsday alum, has written a novel about one aspect of the 9/11 attacks and subsequent days. “Don’t Look Back” is a novel, barely, that reminds us of the enduring pain and anguish of victims’ families. More.
'Michigan Model' national pilot program to help curb acts of mass violence
During a critical time in U.S. history, and in a year that has seen more than 350 mass shootings, Michigan State University’s Department of Psychiatry is launching a pilot program – with a $15 million grant from the state of Michigan – to help curb acts of violence and spare families from unthinkable trauma before it’s too late. More.
Memorial to 9/11 victims to be unveiled at St Mary's Garden of Remembrance in Tipperary
The final memorial to be unveiled at St Mary’s International Garden of Remembrance in Thurles will honour all those who lost their lives in the 9/11 attacks in the US in 2001. And, the memorial will be unveiled by a great friend to the Garden of Remembrance, a proud Thurles man. More.
Hunterdon County 9/11 remembrance ceremony scheduled
On Sunday, Sept. 11 at 8:30 a.m. Hunterdon County Sheriff Fred W. Brown will host the county’s annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on the steps of the Historic Courthouse on Main Street in Flemington. More.
Riley County Seniors giving their time to remember 9/11 victims
Riley County Council on Aging Executive Board Chair Kevin Larson says residents at Riley County Senior Center are busy volunteering. The seniors prepared 150 flags the first day. They have a lot of work to prepare for the September 11th remembrance. More.
9/11 first responders have one more month to file a notice under New York World Trade Center Presumption law
The deadline is exactly one month away for 9/11 first responders to notify New York state about their work following the terrorist attack. People who participated in rescue, recovery or cleanup efforts between Sept. 11, 2001, and Sept. 12, 2002, are eligible for benefits under the New York World Trade Center Presumption law. More.