The Fire Chief’s Association of Palm Beach County hosted a countywide 20th Anniversary 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at Christ Fellowship Church in Royal Palm Beach on Saturday, Sept. 11. Tara Cardoso served as emcee for the event, which included Royal Palm Beach Mayor Fred Pinto leading the Pledge of Allegiance and remarks by Palm Beach County Mayor Dave Kerner. More.
Fire-Rescue Agencies Take Part In 9/11 Remembrance At RPB Church
How 9/11 brought dramatic changes in treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder
The 9/11 terror attack on American soil resulted in a collective trauma to the western world. The world learned many hard lessons, and it has started moving in a different trajectory since then. And, one good thing that happened is that in the last 20 years, there have been dramatic innovations in the treatment of trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). More.
East Rockaway native Joseph Carrigan dies after battle with 9/11-related illness
East Rockaway native and Wantagh resident Joseph Carrigan died on Sept. 10 from a 9/11-related illness. Carrigan worked as a sergeant at the Port Authority of New York-New Jersey and was a proud U.S. Air Force veteran, as well as a former captain and member of the Inwood Fire Department. More.
20 years after 9/11, the men charged with responsibility are still waiting for trial – here’s why
As the 20th anniversary of 9/11 passed, the five men accused of responsibility for the attacks were still awaiting trial in the Guantanamo military commission. This case is the largest criminal prosecution in U.S. history in terms of number of victims. More.
Those with ties to Valley recall attack in personal ways
Brad Fetchet was 24 and working at a firm called Keese, Bruyette & Woods on the 89th floor of the south tower of the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. “Of course, our son was murdered,” said Frank Fetchet of New Canaan, Conn., a Youngstown native. “He was going to work just like everyone else. He really liked his job. He had a young woman I thought he was going to get engaged to.” More.
Town of Hopkinton Honors 9/11 Victims, First Responders During 20th Anniversary Memorial Service
Town Manager Norman Khumalo is pleased to share a video of the Town of Hopkinton’s 9/11 Memorial Service in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Held on the Town Common, Town officials, the Veterans Celebration Committee, American Legion Post 202, Old Guard New England, residents and other guests gathered to remember all those lost on Sept. 11, 2001 and in the global war on terrorism.
Nadler, Maloney Press City for 9/11 Documents on Air-Quality Hazards
The chairs of the U.S. House Oversight Committee and the House Judiciary Committee have written Mayor de Blasio to request release of any documents in the city's possession pertaining to what it knew about the air quality in and around the World Trade Center. More.
Mets alums back in Queens to help out 9/11 families
New York Mets alumni were back in Queens Thursday – 20 years after the Amazins hosted the Big Apple’s first game since the terrorist attacks changed the city forever. Former manager Bobby Valentine and some of his old squad came to CitiField for the 20th annual gala for Tuesday’s Children, a nonprofit that helps 9/11 families and other groups affected by terrorism and military conflict. More.