Republican and Democratic leaders finally reached an agreement Friday for an independent commission to investigate the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, breaking a months-long partisan logjam over the scope of the probe. More.
House finally strikes deal on 9/11-style investigation into Jan. 6 attack
Over $357,228 awarded to children of post-9/11 veterans
The American Legion Legacy Scholarship has awarded over $357,228 in financial aid to 32 children of post-9/11 veterans. The 2021 Legacy Scholarship application deadline was April 15, and the awardees were determined by the Americanism Commission during Spring Meetings, May 5-6. More.
Name Of Man Who Died In 9/11 Attacks Lives On Through New Secaucus Police K9
The name of a Secaucus resident who died in the 9/11 attacks will lives on through a newly-acquired Secaucus Police K-9 officer. The ten-month old German Shepherd, “Strobe," is named after Steven Strobert, a 33-year-old Cantor Fitzgerald broker who died in September 11, 2001 attack on the Twin Towers. More.
Keeping the Memory of 9/11 Alive at the Site Where Flight 93 Went Down
Before the pandemic, about half a million people visited the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pa., each year. The visitor center details the events of the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, when passengers and crew members stormed the cockpit of a hijacked jetliner and thwarted terrorists, possibly preventing an attack on the U.S. Capitol. More.
Dennis Tortorella, Mamaroneck volunteer firefighter, headed to Ground Zero on 9/11
Dennis Tortorella joined fellow Town of Mamaroneck firefighters and headed to New York City to help out on Sept. 11, 2001. That night, they ended up at Ground Zero, fighting the spate of fires that continued to burn in nearby buildings. He died Monday, May 4. He was 75. The cause was 9/11-related cancer, his family said. More.
9/11 jeopardized first responders’ health. Nearly 20 years later, COVID-19 brought new risks
John Feal led scores of trips to Congress with 9/11 responders and comedian Jon Stewart to fight for health treatment and benefits for those who rushed toward danger on Sept. 11, 2001, and continue to suffer health effects. More.
Tunnel to Towers charity 5K set to honor first responders ahead of 20-year anniversary of 9/11 attacks
Fully-geared firefighters and participating racers are ready to hit the ground running, or walking, again later this month in Jackson County to honor first responders and raise money for injured veterans. For the fifth year in a row, the Tunnel to Towers charity 5K run and walk is coming to Jackson’s Cascade Falls Park on Saturday, May 15. More.
9/11 Stories: Jim McGreevey
9/11 Stories: Jim McGreevey May 3, 2021 On September 11, 2001, Jim McGreevey, Mayor of Woodbridge, New Jersey was on the campaign trail, running for Governor. On the morning of September 11th, while visiting a senior center in Berkeley Heights, talking to residents about health care, nursing home costs, and Medicaid, a resident burst in, telling everyone about the attack. More.