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Maloney Applauds NYS Making 9/11 Community Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine

Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), author of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act and its subsequent reauthorizations, today applauded New York State’s announcement that individuals with 9/11-related cancers and pulmonary diseases will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine as of February 15, 2021. More.

Nancy Pelosi Calls for '9/11-Type Commission' To Address Capitol Security

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi has called for a "9/11-type Commission" to address security risks at the U.S. Capitol in response to the deadly insurrection at the complex last month. "This letter is about you. It is about your safety as you serve in Congress, your safety in your district and your safety when traveling to and from Washington. More.

Veteran 9/11 firefighter becomes 13th COVID-19 related death

FDNY officials on Sunday announced the death of a veteran firefighter due to COVID-19. Joseph Ferrugia, 61, became the thirteenth FDNY member to die from the illness, officials said. “This horrific illness has taken far too many lives, and now it has killed a man who bravely served New Yorkers for three decades,” FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro wrote on Instagram. More.

Robert Saleh's journey to the New York Jets began with 9/11 epiphany

Let's start in the living room of Robert Saleh's parents' home in Dearborn, Michigan. On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, Saleh and his family sat in front of the TV, horrified by the images they saw on CNN. His mother was crying. His sisters were crying. His father, Sam, refused to believe the grisly scene at the World Trade Center in New York City. More.

Anxiety, Depression and Drinking: An Unhealthy Combo During the Pandemic

People with anxiety and depression are more likely to step up their drinking during the COVID-19 pandemic than those without these mental health issues, an online survey revealed. More.

Declassify the post-9/11 torture program

As Joe Biden settles into his presidency, in addition to facing a pandemic and economic crisis, he will hear demands for accountability. If President Biden is going to help restore a robust commitment to the rule of law, he will need to address the abuses that followed the 9/11 attacks — specifically, the CIA-run torture program. More.

9/11 Stories: FDNY Commissioner Dan Nigro

FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro was the Chief Of Operations on 9/11, second in command to Chief Of Department Pete Ganci. They had just finished a morning conference at department headquarters in Brooklyn when they felt the building shudder. More.

New Yorkers With 9/11-Related Illness Call for Vaccine Eligibility

Sixty two year old Cory Todd recalls the time he spent down at the site of World Trade Center in the weeks after the September 11th attacks. At the time he was a chief construction inspector with Con Edison and assisted with the search and recovery efforts. More.