The 9/11 Memorial and Museum 5K run/walk returned Sunday after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Thousands of New Yorkers wearing shorts, leggings, and sweatpants flocked to the North Cove Marina to raise funds for the institution honoring the memory of the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. More.
A run to remember: 9/11 Memorial and Museum 5K run/walk returns to Lower Manhattan
Doing right by the heroes: NewYork-Presbyterian fixes its policies toward 9/11 responders and victims
A better-late-than-never congratulations to the leadership of NewYork-Presbyterian, including its CEO Dr. Steven Corwin and Board of Trustees Chair Jerry Speyer, for agreeing to end the hospital’s outrageous lack of cooperation and coordination with the federal World Trade Center Health Program. More.
Scout's Project Enhances Babylon Museum's 9/11 Memorial Exhibit
The Town of Babylon History Museum has a new addition, thanks to a soon-to-be Eagle Scout. Robert Wylie, who was joined by town officials, recently the unveiled his Scout project — a moveable base for the museum's September 11th Hometown Memorial model. More.
NewYork-Presbyterian finally agrees to accept World Trade Center Health Plan for 9/11 survivors
NewYork-Presbyterian, the top hospital in New York that had refused to accept payments from a federally funded program that aids sick 9/11 survivors, finally relented after the Daily News reported the ongoing bureaucratic challenges for Ground Zero patients seeking treatment. More.
PA 9/11 Chief Undergoes Successful Heart Transplant
Shanksville Volunteer Fire Department Chief Terry Shaffer, who responded to the 9/11 United Flight 93 crash, underwent successful heart transplant surgery on Monday. Shaffer, who has been waiting for a new heart for the last five months, was placed on a list last year for a heart transplant. More.
9/11 Family Wants 'Equitable Split' Of $3.5B Afghanistan Fund
Plaintiffs involved in multidistrict litigation over the 9/11 terror attacks have launched a separate proposed class action seeking to freeze a $3.5 billion fund of Afghan assets set aside for victims, saying a few families' claims might drain the entire fund. More.
9/11: firefighter who spent days in Twin Towers ruins has never been back
After the 9/11 attacks on New York, firefighter Rob Lopez spent five days at the smouldering ruins of the Twin Towers. Despite living in the city all his life, he has never been back to the site. He has not been able to face it. More.
COD Announces Inaugural 9/11 Memorial Scholarship Recipients
The Marketing and Communications Office at College of DuPage, in partnership with COD's Homeland Security Training Institute recently announced the winners of the inaugural 9/11 Memorial Scholarship. More.