A museum that tells the stories of the victims of the 9/11 terror attacks will reopen Tuesday in a new space, a little farther from the World Trade Center memorial but with triple the exhibition space of the temporary quarters it occupied for a decade. The 9/11 Tribute Museum was originally founded in 2006 as a temporary shrine to the victims in the years that the larger, better-known National September 11 Memorial and Museum was under construction and even after it opened in 2011.
How Trump’s Middle East trip could make Saudi Arabia compensate families of 9/11 attack victims
Jim Kreindler was in his law firm’s offices in New York’s midtown when the attackers struck on 9/11. Since then, he has dedicated thousands of hours and millions of dollars trying to secure what he considers justice for the families of those who were killed – an admission, or else a court decision, that officials from Saudi Arabia provided material support to the 19 al-Qaeda hijackers. More.
Albany Lawmakers Hope to Close 9/11 Health Care Loophole
While the federal Zadroga Act covers illnesses suffered by first responders who toiled at the World Trade center site after 9/11, some are hoping to close a loophole surrounding the issue in New York State. Former city police and firefighters who went to work at departments outside the city and later developed illnesses are unable to file worker's compensation claims and are running out of sick time. More.
September 11: Death toll could rise by millions from 'toxic' asbestos dust
Thousands bid farewell to a 9/11 firefighter hailed for heroism on and off the job
Thousands of people lined the streets of New York City today to honor an American hero. Ray Pfeifer was hailed for his heroism both on and off the job, remembered with laughter and tears at his funeral today. He was a New York City firefighter, a first responder who worked for months at the toxic Ground Zero. More.
Bloomberg, Cuomo and Stewart Announce Plans for a Permanent Dedication to 9/11 Rescue and Recovery Workers
A permanent dedication at the 9/11 Memorial to recognize the rescue and recovery at Ground Zero is being planned and developed, 9/11 Memorial & Museum Board Chairman Michael R. Bloomberg, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and board member Jon Stewart announced Tuesday. More.
Family of Flight 93 victims share stories at inaugural speaker series
The Flight 93 Memorial in Somerset County is a powerful place to be. On Sunday, many visitors had the chance to hear from family members of two of the victims on that flight. It's a part of the inaugural Flight 93 Speaker Series, which started Saturday. More.
Hero firefighter dies from 9/11-related cancer
Surrounded by the debris and dust of the fallen Twin Towers, Ray Pfeifer slept in his fire truck for a week after the terror attack on September 11, 2001. He would spend the next eight months scouring through the rubble, "searching for friends," he said. More.