Build-a-Rig For Scott, a community-based nonprofit on Long Island, held a charity event to build a ceremonial unit rig in memory of the late retired NYPD Officer Scott Blackshaw, who died at age 52 in 2018 of esophageal and brain cancer related to the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center. More.
Organization Honors Late NYPD Officer, 9/11 Responder from Elwood with Build-a-Rig
Rep. Connolly Submits 9/11 Nat'l Memorial Trail Legislation
The Sept. 11 National Memorial Trail Alliance recently announced that the 9/11 National Memorial designation is now in the legislative process, introduced by U.S. Reps. Gerald E. Connolly (D-VA), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and Don Beyer (D-VA). More.
9/11 families demand release of FBI documents detailing Saudi role in terrorist attack
A group of 9/11 survivors and family members of victims called Wednesday for Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines to declassify FBI documents detailing the role the Saudi government allegedly played in the terrorist attack. In a letter to Haines, the families said they were "still seeking basic justice, transparency and accountability for what happened that tragic day." More.
Pelosi: Dropping 9/11-style Jan. 6 commission an 'option' amid opposition
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) signaled she is open to implementing a select committee of Congress to investigate the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol if negotiations with Republicans over an independent commission stall. More.
Firefighter who died of 9/11-related cancer awarded medal for Bronx blaze
An FDNY firefighter who died of 9/11-related cancer last year was honored Wednesday for his heroics during a Bronx blaze. Firefighter Daniel Foley was posthumously awarded the Emerald Society Medal at the South Street Seaport for saving two young kids while responding to an early afternoon fire at the Butler Houses on Webster Avenue in Claremont on Feb. 20, 2019. More.
Q&A: Philip Zelikow, 9/11 Commission Leader, to Take Stock of COVID Lessons
On Tuesday, the University of Virginia announced that its Miller Center for Public Affairs will serve as a base for a COVID Commission Planning Group, led by UVA professor Philip Zelikow, the former executive director of the 9/11 Commission. More.
Sept. 11 victims call for release of FBI report detailing Saudi Arabia's involvement in attacks
Family members of victims and those injured in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks are calling on Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines to release publicly an FBI report detailing what role Saudi Arabia played in supporting the attacks. More.
Organization raises funds to honor NYPD 9/11 hero
Scott Blackshaw was a proud member of the NYPD. On Sept. 11, 2001, like many first responders, he jumped into action to help New Yorkers. In the years following, he was diagnosed with cancer and fought hard, but eventually lost the battle. More.