Attorney General Gentner Drummond is asking Congress to fix an impending funding crisis that threatens the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP), a lifeline for more than 135,000 first responders, survivors and families impacted by the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. More.
Drummond urges Congress to preserve health care access for 9/11 responders, survivors
Selfless single mom who cared for 9/11 victims at Ground Zero dies of cancer at 48
Suhail Vales, a New Springville single mom who treated the injured as the World Trade Center crumbled around her on Sept. 11, 2001, died May 18 after an eight-year battle with head and neck cancer. Vales’ fight against the rare neuroendocrine tumor ended the day after her 48th birthday. More.
Parishville mourns retired Trooper Michael Snell, 56, who died from 9/11-related illness
The North Country is mourning the loss of Retired First Sergeant Michael E. Snell, who passed away May 20, after a courageous battle with an illness stemming from his service at the World Trade Center site following the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. More.
Very moving moment: Shashi Tharoor as he pays tributes at 9/11 memorial in US
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor and his delegates paid their tributes to the victims at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum following their arrival in the US as part of their outreach to brief selected countries on Operation Sindoor and India's fight against terrorism. More.
State Police announce trooper's death who died from 9/11-related illness
New York State Police announced the line-of-duty death of retired First Sergeant Michael E. Snell on Friday. He died on May 20. State Police said First Sergeant Snell's death is related to an illness stemming from his assignment around the World Trade Center following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. More.
Attorneys General Urge Congress to Preserve Access to Health Care for 9/11 Responders and Survivors
The National Association of Attorneys General sent a letter on behalf of a bipartisan coalition of 39 attorneys general urging Congress to take immediate action to address the impending funding crisis threatening the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP). More.
Judge reverses Trump's attempt to fire members of post-9/11 civil liberties board
A federal judge on Wednesday reversed the Trump administration’s efforts to fire board members from an independent agency tasked with overseeing how the intelligence community complies with civil rights laws. More.