As New York City inches closer to the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11, the memories are becoming more and more tangible to 9/11 first responder Nick Rotondo. Rotondo, a retired MTA bus driver and neighborhood character in Howard Beach, decided to channel his experiences by writing a children’s book. More.
From first responder to first-time author
Maloney Calls on NYC to Expedite COVID-19 Vaccine Access for 9/11 Responders and Survivors
Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), author of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act and its subsequent reauthorizations, today called on the City of New York to expedite COVID-19 vaccine access for World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) participants. More.
'Holding our breath': Will Biden keep his promise and shut Guantanamo Bay?
There are few who are expected to benefit more from US President-elect Joe Biden's incoming administration than the 40 men languishing in the Guantanamo Bay prison camp. Established in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks at the US military base that has been present in southern Cuba for more than a century, activists have this week again urged authorities to close the notorious facility. More
Families who lost loved ones to COVID find solace at grief support groups
Families who lost loved ones to COVID-19 face not only the universal grief of losing someone but also unique circumstances like not being able to attend funerals. Some families are finding solace at a Red Bank grief center that was started by a woman who knows the pain they are going through herself. More.
9/11 Rolling Memorial Begins Nationwide Trip In Utah
A 9/11 memorial that features a 3D replica model of the World Trade Center complex will begin its nationwide journey in Provo later this month. Of all the trucks Cody Cross has driven in his lifetime, none of them may be as important as this one he drove to Utah from Texas this past weekend. “We got a lot of honks and a lot of waves,” said Cross. More.
Former FBI agent: 'Major intelligence failure' of US Capitol breach requires 9/11-style commission
More details have emerged since last Wednesday's violent attack on the US Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump. But many questions remain unanswered. For example, how was this even possible, and what threats does the US face in the final nine days of the Trump presidency? More
Donations sought to leverage grant for 9/11 National Memorial Trail
A $100,000 foundation grant could help planners move forward with development of the 9/11 National Memorial Trail. First, they’ll have to collect half that amount in other matching donations. The September 11th National Memorial Trail Alliance wants to raise $50,000 by June 30. More.
Thierry Breton: Capitol Hill — the 9/11 moment of social media
We are all still shocked by the images of protesters storming the U.S. Congress to halt the certification of the next U.S. president. The attack on the U.S. Capitol — a symbol of democracy — feels like a direct assault on all of us. Just as 9/11 marked a paradigm shift for global security, 20 years later we are witnessing a before-and-after in the role of digital platforms in our democracy. More.