Immigrants who got sick after working at Ground Zero and have inadequate health insurance could get some help from the Archdiocese of New York, according to newly filed court documents. The Archdiocese is asking a state judge permission to use $1.3 million that it raised in scholarship money for the children of 9/11 victims to be given to Catholic Charities. More.
Archdiocese of New York looks to help immigrant workers, volunteers who became ill after working at Ground Zero
President Obama’s December 6 Address
On Sunday, December 6, at 8:00 pm ET, President Obama addressed the nation from the Oval Office about the steps our government is taking to fulfill his highest priority: keeping the American people safe. The President laid out the key elements of our strategy that are needed to combat the threat of terrorism abroad and here at home. More.
Warner proposes 9/11 Commission-style solution to encryption
While the battle over the San Bernardino shooter’s phone continues to play out in the lower courts, the possibility for a case reaching the U.S. Supreme Court becomes more likely with each passing day. Until this happens, members of Congress are scrambling to figure out how they can have an impact in the process. More.
New Liberty Park at 9/11 Memorial set to open next week
A new open space of shade trees and benches at One World Trade Center is expected to open next week overlooking the September 11 Memorial reflecting pools and leading to the doors of the new St. Nicholas Church. About 25 feet above the National September 11 Memorial Museum, the new Liberty Park will be home to “America’s Response,” a bronze sculpture depicting a modern Army Special Forces soldier on horseback. More.
15 years later, help is still at the ready for 9/11 responders
Fifteen years after the 9/11 attacks, many thousands of people are still living with the trauma of that day and its aftermath, but help for their physical and mental needs is available to any who reach out. Of the estimated 90,000 responders who participated in the search and recovery efforts, at least 75,000 are enrolled in a World Trade Center health program today. More.
Sandy Dahl, wife of 9/11 pilot, will be remembered for courage
A 9/11 Survivor Looks Into A Mirror
You look at yourself in a mirror; something you might do at least a few times during your day. But this time it’s not just to catch a fleeting casual glance of your reflection. You want to gaze at your face intently to acknowledge that the face looking back at you is that of a 9/11 survivor. This is the face you want to scrutinize; as if for the first time. More.