Thousands of residents gathered in Park Slope Sunday for the 45th annual Brooklyn St. Patrick's Day Parade. After two years of cancellation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, residents said they were grateful to celebrate St. Patrick's Day together again. More.
Brooklyn St. Patrick's Day Parade in honor of 9/11 victims returns for 1st time since the pandemic
Romulus councilwoman finds rare photo of former resident for 9/11 victims' memorial
In the more than 20 years since the attack on the World Trade Center -- and the Memorial Museum in New York has collected the photos of all but two victims. One of those names - Albert Ogletree now has a face -- thanks to some diligent research by a Romulus City Council member. More.
9/11 families battling over $3.5B in Taliban funds
An ugly battle is brewing among 9/11 victims’ families over $3.5 billion in Taliban funds. The legal drama pits family members of 47 people killed during the terror attacks against the kin of nearly 3,000 others. More.
9/11 Tribute Museum Future in Jeopardy Without Immediate Assistance
Staff say the Lower Manhattan museum will be closing for good, a decision brought on after a sharp drop in visitors since the COVID-19 pandemic. The museum is located on Greenwich Street, not far from the National September 11 Memorial Museum that sits next to the memorial pools at the site where the former Twin Towers stood. More.
FBI Documents Reveal Saudi Spy Linked to Prince Bandar Assisted 9/11 Hijackers
Newly released FBI documents reveal a California-based Saudi spy assisted some of the 9/11 hijackers in finding housing in San Diego, and that there was a “50/50 chance” he had “advanced knowledge” of the attack. More.
NFL Players, 9/11 Victims See Fraud Suit on Their Behalf Revived
A federal judge revived the CFPB’s lawsuit against a legal settlement company the bureau says defrauded the families of Sept. 11 victims and former NFL players. Judge Loretta A. Preska of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York on Wednesday reversed a prior ruling. More.
Retired Larchmont firefighter John Veteri mourned after death from 9/11-related cancer
First responders paid their respects Wednesday to John Veteri, a longtime Larchmont firefighter who died on March 11 from 9/11-related cancer. Fellow firefighters gathered at St. James the Apostle Church in Carmel, where a funeral Mass was held for the 62-year-old. More.
Vladimir Putin's Name Covered Up On Bayonne 9/11 Memorial
In a show of support for Ukraine, Bayonne officials this week covered up Russian President Vladimir Putin's name and signature on the 9/11 "Tear Drop" memorial at the former Military Ocean Terminal. Bayonne Mayor Jimmy Davis said Putin's name will be covered "until further notice" given the country's ongoing attack on Ukraine. More.