Two former firefighters who heroically responded to the 9/11 terror attacks in New York City have died due to illnesses related to that fateful day, according to the Uniformed Firefighters Association. More.
Former New York firefighters dead from 9/11-related illnesses, group says
Helping the helpers: How to support first responders amid consecutive disasters
Since the first of the year, disasters have impacted our nation and in this Mental Health Matters report, we take a look at the toll it may take on first responders who are first to answer the calls for help and how our community can support them. More.
In the LA fires and the NC floods, 'CPR for mental health' treats unseen wounds
Survivors of the floods of Hurricane Helene and the wildfires of Los Angeles have something in common: help from frontline workers trained in something called Psychological First Aid. More.
Guantanamo Bay: Trump's proposed destination for illegal immigrants which houses 9/11 self-proclaimed mastermind
Donald Trump has announced plans to sign an executive order directing the detention of the "worst criminal" illegal immigrants at a 30,000-person facility in Guantanamo Bay. The Guantanamo Bay detention centre has historically been used for holding terrorists. More.
9/11 Memorial & Museum Expands Access for New Yorkers
73 Rockland County residents were lost in the terrorist attacks of 9/11. Twenty four years later, that number has continued to rise past 80. The ripples of this loss are felt to this day throughout the county, with multiple ceremonies held around Rockland every anniversary. More.
Dog Man and FEMA join forces for emergency preparedness PSA
FEMA’s Ready Campaign and the Ad Council have partnered with DreamWorks Animation’s new film Dog Man to promote emergency preparedness among children. The initiative features the animated character Dog Man encouraging children to take an active role in emergency readiness. More.
Appeals court weighs if U.S. can nix accused 9/11 plotters’ plea deal
Lawyers for the Justice Department on Tuesday implored a federal appeals court in Washington, D.C., to allow the Pentagon to withdraw from a plea deal ruling out the death penalty for the accused mastermind of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, saying that if there were ever a case for courts to intervene, it was Khalid Sheikh Mohammed’s. More.
NYC ripped over claim that ‘staffing issue’ prevents 9/11 air toxins probe: ‘Can’t believe that it’s that difficult ‘
The city’s Department of Investigation claims a “staffing issue” is preventing it from investigating what past mayoral administrations knew about 9/11 air toxins — prompting criticism from those who think the Big Apple is dragging its heels. More.