Massachusetts native Kathy Ball-Toncic embodies a survivor’s spirit. Her journey spans two devastating cancer diagnoses and surviving one of the darkest days in American history—and now, she’s preparing to channel that strength into something bigger: a bike race for cancer research that carries powerful personal significance. More.

The emergency response community around Long Island and New York City are mourning the death of a dedicated fireman, paramedic, 9/11 responder and family man. More.

A terrorist who bragged about helping Osama bin Laden mastermind the 9/11 attacks could be freed from a UK prison within days — despite officials declaring him a “risk to national security.” More.

The mournful notes of taps echoed through rainy Bronx neighborhood Thursday afternoon as six New York Police Department officers shouldered the casket of one of their own: Officer Didarul Islam. More.

A New Jersey bill has been amended to remove the deadline for 9/11 first responders applying for disability benefits. Jersey City Fire Chief Jack Johnson expressed his gratitude for the change in an interview. More.

Hurricane season starts on May 15 in the north Pacific and June 1 in the Atlantic and the Caribbean. It ends on November 30. Hurricanes don’t only affect people living along the coast. They can cause damage hundreds of miles from the shore. Learn how to be prepared. More.

Thousands of New Jersey’s 9/11 responders shut out of World Trade Center-related disability benefits because they did not meet a filing deadline have a chance to reapply for the retirement allowances. More.

Monroe County plans to build a 9/11 first responder memorial in Highland Park in an area across from St. John’s Home. “We actually had received grant funding from (New York State) assembly member Harry Bronson in the amount of $250,000,” said Bob Kiley, deputy director of Monroe County Parks. More.