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Only a fraction of eligible NYers have signed up for 9/11 victim benefits, others urged to register now

As the deadline to register for 9/11-related health benefits nears, there are still many impacted New Yorkers who haven’t signed up — or don’t even know they’re eligible altogether. More.

Kenilworth Rotary Club Seeks 9/11 First Responders and Survivors

This September will mark the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the Kenilworth Rotary Club would like to recognize the significance of that day by honoring Kenilworth first responders and survivors. More.

Franklin first responders' blood drive to honor lives lost on 9/11

The Franklin Fire and Police departments are asking for at least 50 community members to roll up their sleeves and donate blood on Aug. 4 at Franklin City Hall to mark the upcoming 20th anniversary of 9/11. More.

This fireboat responded to 9/11. Now it has a new gig in NYC as a floating museum

The Fireboat John McKean might have figured out this retirement thing after all. Purchased at auction in 2016 — for $57,400, by Westchester restaurateurs Michael Kaphan and Edward Taylor — the McKean, which ferried people to safety and pumped water to the smoldering World Trade Center on 9/11, has had a peripatetic five years. More.

20th Anniversary Of 9/11 Event Planned For Minnesota State Capitol

The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and other groups are planning a State Capitol event on the 20th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. The official “9/11 Day of Remembrance” will be in-person this year. More.

Moderate Democrats call for 9/11-style commission to investigate COVID-19 origins

Members of the Blue Dog Coalition, a group of centrist Democrats, are calling on congressional leadership to move on legislation to create a 9/11-style commission to investigate the origins of COVID-19. More.

Only weeks left: Look back window for 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund claims closes in late July

Individuals needing to file a claim to receive benefits from the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund have less than three weeks before the July 29 deadline. There are two separate deadlines: a claim-filing deadline and a registration deadline. More.

Bay Area firefighters prepare for bike ride to New York City to honor 9/11 victims

A group of Bay Area firefighters plans to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks with a cross country bike ride ending in New York city. Because some days in American history are so significant, people can remember exactly where they were, even decades later. More.