Twenty-one years after terrorists crashed passenger airplanes and killed nearly 3,000 people in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, Hudson County will dedicate its new 9/11 memorial, in a pocket park in North Bergen. More.
Twenty-one years after 9/11 attacks, Hudson County to dedicate memorial in North Bergen
September 11 Victim Aid and Compensation Fast Facts
From 2001 to 2003, the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) processed claims relating to injuries and deaths caused by the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. In 2011, the fund was re-opened to compensate first responders and individuals who later experienced health problems related to 9/11. More.
Can PTSD cause dementia? Imaging of 9/11 first responders suggests it's possible
First responders to the World Trade Centers terrorist attacks on 9/11 display who are affected by cognitive impairment (CI) and post-traumatic stress disorder display early signs of neurodegeneration that are unique to their experiences. More.
Portraits for healing: 9/11 memorial wall to open in community center
An exhibit called “Faces of Remembrance Display Wall” is planned for the Arlington Community Center, 27 Maple St., from Sept. 6 through Sept. 10. The event, hosted by the town's Council on Aging, features a collection of portraits by Arlington artist Gina Johnson memorializing the Massachusetts residents who died in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. More.
Congress called to fund medical program for 9/11 survivors
A medical program for survivors of the September 11 attacks is said to be “dangerously” close to running out of funding and advocates are sounding the alarm and asking congress to step in. More.
Public Invited to Sept. 11 Ceremony at Dunham Park in Bernards Twp.
The public is invited to join in a ceremony of officials and first responders to honor and remember the brave men and women who lost their lives in the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. More.
Educators who survived school shootings help districts deal with aftermath
A group of school leaders who have experienced school shootings on their campuses and have dealt with the aftermath is helping other school officials figure out what to do immediately after a shooting on campus. More.
9/11 memorial service and candlelight vigil planned at ‘Teardrop’ Memorial
The September 11 City of Bayonne Remembers Committee has announced the annual Interfaith Memorial Service and Candlelight Vigil honoring the victims of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. The service will also honor the victims of the attack on the World Trade Center on February 26, 1993. More.