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August Flentje appointed as the interim head of the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund

The U.S. Department of Justice has named August Flentje as the interim special master of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund, the federal program that helps survivors of the terror attacks. More.

Town Hall speaker shares his 9/11 ‘moment in history’ in president’s bunker

Retired Lt. Col. Robert Darling was a college hockey player, a Marine and helicopter pilot who flew Marine One during President Bill Clinton’s term. But an author? He never figured he would accomplish that. But his 9/11 story was one that many others wanted to hear. More.

He Ordered All Planes Grounded on 9/11, Oversaw Creation of TSA

Norman Mineta, who broke racial barriers for Asian Americans serving in high-profile government posts and ordered commercial flights grounded after the 9/11 terror attacks as the nation's federal transportation secretary, died Tuesday. More.

Untrained 9/11 First Responders Are 5X More Likely To Have Considered Suicide

Untrained first responders who helped after the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, are more than five times more likely than traditional first responders to have considered suicide. More.

Tremont native becomes ‘father figure,’ teaches patience and compassion to FDNY 9/11 child

Brian Harrison never had kids, but after being matched as a mentor/mentee several years ago with Brad Walz he’s became a “father figure.” The duo met in 2007 through the mentoring program at Tuesday’s Children, the nonprofit organization serving families and communities impacted by terrorism, military conflict and mass violence. More.

Firm Seeks To Toss 'Speculative' Suit From 9/11 Family

Baumeister & Samuels PC has called on a New Jersey federal court to throw out "speculative" and "wholly implausible" claims that the firm failed to properly represent the family of a man killed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks in seeking compensation over his death. More.

Local police department receives new motorcycle from annual 9/11 event

The York County Regional Police Department is the proud owner of a brand-new Harley Davidson police motorcycle. Representatives from America’s 911 foundation presented their 2022 Harley Police Bike to the department on Saturday, who won the motorcycle during the foundation’s annual 911 ride last August. More.

Firefighters climb stairs at Lucas Oil to honor 9/11 victims

Firefighters wore badges of the 343 Fire Department of New York members who died on 9/11 during the stair climb, Friday, April 29, 2022, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. More.