James ‘Jimmy’ Boyle, a former two-time president of the Uniformed Firefighters Association, died over the weekend at age 80. And while Boyle may be partly remembered for his difficult contract negotiations with City Hall during the Dinkins administration, he was also the face of 9/11 parents who lost their sons and daughters in the rubble of the World Trade Center after the 2001 terror attacks led to the collapse of the Twin Towers. More.

Eighteen years after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the governor of New York is making sure young students don't forget the impact of that day. Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation requiring all public schools to hold a moment of silence every year on September 11 — making remembrance the law, CBS New York reports. More.

Nearly two decades ago, the September 11th attacks rocked the U.S. and the world. Following the destruction, New York was left without world trade centers. It was in this aftermath and rebuilding effort that the One World Trade Center was conceived – and construction began. More.

In a series of tweets on Friday defending President Trump’s decision to authorize the drone strike that killed Iran’s top intelligence commander, Maj. Gen. Qassim Suleimani, Vice President Mike Pence reeled off a list of some of General Suleimani’s most notorious attacks and machinations. Mr. Pence described “an evil man” who had threatened American national security interests for decades. More.

Thousands of members of the local Jewish community and their allies are expected to march across the Brooklyn Bridge on Sunday, in a show of unity in the face of a rising tide of anti-Semitic attacks. Billed as the “No Hate, No Fear Solidarity March,” the event is due to kick off at 11 a.m. in Lower Manhattan's Foley Square, then cross the bridge to end at Brooklyn's Cadman Plaza. More.

State Police Investigator Ryan Fortini was very often the first person to respond when the call went out for backup. He was also known for his positive outlook and upbeat attitude. Those are two big ways in which state police Capt. David Atkins will remember Fortini. The former Dutchess County resident and retired investigator died this week of cancer believed to be caused by his work during the 9/11 response in Manhattan.

This time of year, many people choose to give back to their communities, understanding that for some, the holidays can prove to be difficult. At the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, we remember especially the families of the victims of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 and February 26, 1993. More.

The community is mourning the loss of one of its true heroes following the death of longtime volunteer firefighter and selectman John Sapienza over the weekend. Sapienza died in his home Saturday after a long battle with cancer. He was 80 years old. More.