May 30 marks the anniversary of the end of the recovery and cleanup operations at the World Trade Center site when the last piece of debris - a misshapen steel column - was cleared in 2002. Thirteen years later, workers, volunteers and survivors can’t clear their bodies of the toxic effects of 9/11.
The health care responders need: A former lower Manhattan resident and recovery worker urges renewal of the 9/11 Zadroga law
Rage of the ashes
My memory returned with jagged edges, raw nerve endings, and a panic attack as I filled out the 2015 World Trade Center Health Registry survey this week. I revisited the apocalyptic sights, sounds and smells rising from Ground Zero that rivaled - not surpassed - the graphic movie trailers for the release of "Mad Max Fury Road."
Pallone pushes for permanent funding of 9/11 health care bill
Advocates hope to make a federal law that funds health care for 9/11 first responders permanent, as the program is set to expire later this year.
Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ) said he plans to introduce a bill that would extend the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act indefinitely prior to its October expiration date. The current legislation was approved in 2011 for a period of five years. More.
Spokane man’s 343 stair-climbs honor firefighters lost on 9/11
Spokane Fire Department Capt. Roger Libby was on a mission Monday. He would complete his 343rd stair-climb, in honor of the 343 New York firefighters who died in the Sept. 11, 2001, attack on the World Trade Center’s twin towers.
State fair to bring ‘Never Forget’ to Nashville
Never Forget, a mobile exhibit created to be a tool to help educate America’s youth about the tragic events that took place Sept. 11, 2001 and to also serve as a vivid reminder for others, will be anchored at the State Fair in Nashville from Sept. 11-20.
The traveling exhibit, which continues to be in great demand, was secured for the fair’s opening date several weeks ago, according to Scott Jones, state fair manager.
Senate to Try Again After Bill on N.S.A. Collection of Phone Records Is Blocked
After vigorous debate and intense last-minute pressure by Republican leaders, the Senate on Saturday rejected legislation that would curb the federal government’s bulk collection of phone records.
National 9/11 Flag Returns Home After Touching Lives in 50 States
After being unearthed from the rubble of the World Trade Center, lovingly repaired by veterans and tornado survivors and visiting all 50 states, the National 9/11 flag has finally made it home.
The flag's arrival this week at the National September 11 Memorial and Museum in New York City marks the end of a 14-year journey. More.
New York celebrates opening of World Trade Center deck, nearly 14 years after 9/11 terror attack
NEW YORK: Testament to the regeneration of New York, nearly 14 years after the 9/11 attacks, is the new observation deck at the World Trade Center, offering spectacular views across the city.