The community came out Thursday to remember a hero in Larchmont. Veteran Firefighter Brian Payne died earlier this week at the age of 58 of Sept. 11-related illness. A Larchmont fire truck took his casket from the funeral home to Saint Augustine Church. More.
Ex-Larchmont firefighter honored after dying from 9/11-related illness
'I Need to Walk Again': Stroke Survivor Keeps Promise to Her Husband, Who Died On 9/11
From her hospital bed, Beth Murphy demanded that a television be brought into her room. She needed to see the face of her husband. Kevin Murphy died on 9/11 as he worked at the World Trade Center in New York City. Of the 2,977 killed that day in separate terror attacks, Kevin and 2,752 others died at the twin towers. More.
Catskill widow remembers husband after his cancer death linked to 9/11
More than 21 years since the 9/11 attacks, health effects still plague first responders and survivors. On September 11, 2001 – the day of the attacks – 2,974 people died. During the first 60 days since the attack, there were major complaints of ear, nose throat and respiratory issues. More.
Mind Matters: Mental health resources
With increasing awareness of our mental health needs and less stigma around mental illness and mental health treatment, more people than ever asking for help. More.
Chuck Schumer Quietly Moving Lame-Duck $3 Billion Payout to Families of 9/11 Victims
Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer has hotlined a bill that would redistribute almost $3 billion to the families of victims of 9/11 that had initially been appropriated for the Covid-era Paycheck Protection Program, according to multiple Democratic Senate sources. More.
PPB Releases New Podcast on Community Active Shooter Preparedness
The Portland Police Bureau is releasing a new podcast designed to help community members build skills to react to an active shooter situation. A warning that this podcast contains sensitive information and frank discussions of potential violence. More.
9/11 Commission's 2004 Interview of Bush and Cheney Declassified
On Nov. 9, the U.S. government declassified notes of the interview that then-President George W. Bush and then-Vice President Dick Cheney gave to 9/11 Commission members on April 29, 2004. More.
Survivors of mass shootings have mental health support, health expert says
Students nowadays have been trained since elementary school on what to do in case of a school shooting. It is something they are taught at a young age as the number of mass shootings continues to rise across the country. But coping with the aftermath of an attack, like the shooting that took place at the University of Virginia Sunday night, is something that is not taught. More.