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.
Thousands to march across Brooklyn Bridge to protest anti-Semitic attacks
9/11: State trooper Ryan Fortini dies of illness caused by World Trade Center response
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.
Charities Borne From 9/11 Attacks Give Hope During the Holiday Season
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.
Stratham loses firefighter who answered 9/11 call
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.
‘I’m In Chronic Pain’: Philadelphia Woman Among Thousands Of 9/11 First Responders Aiming To Get Money From Compensation Fund
Halloween is the last day of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Doctors have seen a spike of breast cancer cases among people who worked at Ground Zero after 9/11. Hundreds of people from the area were killed or injured in the collapse of the World Trade Center 18 years ago. The lingering health impacts of 9/11 continue to emerge, now mainly with cancer. A Philadelphia victim recently applied to the new compensation fund. More.
Bill signed establishes Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial Highway, education center
Governor Tony Evers made a stop in Kewaskum on Thursday, Oct. 31. He signed a bill establishing the Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial Highway and the Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial and Education Center. Amidst the snow, an unfinished memorial awaits a portion of its unveiling in Kewaskum. It is the Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial and Education Center. More.
How 'Angels' from 9/11 Tragedy Are Rebuilding Lives in Hurricane-Ravaged Puerto Rico
Five days after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico in September of 2017, Bill Keegan, a retired lieutenant with the Port Authority Police of New York, and a band of New York City firemen, police officers and tradesmen from his nonprofit HEART 9/11 were there on the ground to help. Soon after, actor Ramon Rodriguez, with family on the island, told Keegan he wanted to aid their efforts, and raised more than $500,000 for HEART 9/11’s work to replace missing roofs and rebuild entire homes for free.
Port Authority restores ‘medal day’ for 9/11 heroes after Post report
These heroic Port Authority workers are finally getting their just rewards. The agency’s board has voted to restore an extra yearly vacation day to employees who went above and beyond during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The move comes after The Post exposed the stingy agency’s actions in removing the “medal day” reward from employees when it implemented cost-cutting measures in 2011. More.