Today, July 21, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), Co-Chair of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence’s 9/11 Commission Review, led the second public hearing of the bipartisan group examining how the Commission’s recommendations have been enacted, what has worked, and whether the U.S. Intelligence Community is built to protect Americans and warn against the threats coming next.
At Intelligence Committee Hearing to Review 9/11 Commission Findings Ahead of 25th Anniversary, Gottheimer Warns of AI-Driven Threats
Shift from awareness to resilience key in disaster preparedness
The observance of National Disaster Resilience Month (NDRM) this July underscores a critical shift from merely knowing about hazards to building the capacity of every Filipino to withstand, adapt to, and recover from calamities. More.
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand urges vote on bill speeding up benefits for 1st responders
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand appeared with Southampton Town police at a news conference Monday to promote a bill that would expedite benefit claims for 9/11 first responders, injured officers and the families of those who have died. More.
What’s good? Perth fire chief reveals simple steps that could help residents beat the next summer emergency
Perth’s fire chief says last week’s storms, outages and extreme heat are a reminder that emergency planning can start with simple steps at home. Trevor Choffe, Perth’s director of protective services and fire chief, says the community has seen more weather-related issues in recent years, including storms that can knock out power and create added risks during hot weather. More.
Pancreatic Cancer’s Impact on 9/11 Survivors and Their Families
Survivors and families dealing with the diagnosis of 9/11 pancreatic cancer are encouraged to reach out to the VCF and WTCHP to receive the support and resources they need. More.
A Grant Opportunity Forecast Announced by the World Trade Center Health Program
The World Trade Center Health Program has released a grant opportunity forecast for the Mentored Research Scientist Career Development Award (K01) . A forecast alerts applicants to a planned funding opportunity before the Notice of Funding Opportunity is published. More.
NYC must produce key WTC 9/11 records and do it now
It was 20 years ago this month when we started writing about how the toxic fallout from the 9/11 destruction of the World Trade Center by Osama Bin Laden’s Al Qaeda terrorists was sickening and killing people. More.
Deposed NYC official admits he was ordered by lawyer to deny access to 9/11 toxin docs
A New York City Freedom of Information Law official deposed over long-sought documents about the toxins swirling over Ground Zero admitted a city attorney told him to deny an appeal for the pivotal information from 9/11 survivors — a bombshell revelation that sparked a heated argument between attorneys and shut the deposition down early, the Daily News has learned. More.