On September 11th, 2001, Mary Fetchet lost her son Brad in the attacks on New York City. As a licensed clinical social worker, her response was to start an organization that would advocate on behalf of the families and also provide support. More.
Tending to our Trauma | A Conversation with Mary Fetchet
Here’s how to commemorate 9/11 through acts of service from home
National nonprofit group 9/11 Day wants to make Americans aware of ways to safely commemorate Friday’s National Day of Service and Remembrance amid the coronavirus pandemic. More.
Ground Zero Workers With Chronic Conditions Get Hit Hard by Covid-19
When the new coronavirus pandemic hit New York City, New York Police Department Sgt. Raymond Holub stocked up on disinfectants and bleach cleaners, scrubbing surfaces at work four times an hour, washing his hands and keeping a distance from others. More.
FDNY increases size of memorial wall for rising number of 9/11 illness deaths
It’s a grim sign of the times. The FDNY has increased the size of its World Trade Center memorial wall at its Brooklyn headquarters as they prepare to add the names of 27 more members who died of illnesses linked to the toxic air at Ground Zero during the rescue and recovery efforts. More.
9/11 Day, in Partnership with Other Prominent Nonprofits, Unveils Powerful Online Platform to Help Americans Engage in Charitable Service Virtually for 9/11 In Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
9/11 Day, the nonprofit that successfully worked to establish the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks as a federally-recognized National Day of Service and Remembrance ("9/11 Day"), today launched a major new initiative in response to COVID-19, called "9/11 Day At Home." More.
American Red Cross of WNY Plants Nearly 3,000 Flags to Honor Lives Lost on 9/11
It’s been nearly 19 years since the September 11, 2001, terror attacks, and like it does every year, the American Red Cross of Western New York is honoring those lives lost. It set up nearly 3,000 flags in front of its headquarters on Delaware Avenue, each of which represents a victim of the attacks. More.
9/11 Memorial Museum to Reopen for General Public on Sept. 12
The 9/11 Memorial Museum will reopen exclusively for victims’ families on the 19th anniversary of the terrorist attack and then to the general public a day later following a six-month closure amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the New York Post reported. More.
9/11 Museum reverses decision to scrap this year’s Tribute in Light
The National September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York City submitted an abrupt about-face earlier this weekend after deciding that the annual Tribute in Light will indeed grace the night sky over Lower Manhattan next month as was originally planned. More.