Brooklyn-born rapper and producer, Ka — who was also a 9/11 first responder — unexpectedly died over the weekend. He was 52. Kaseem Ryan, known by fans as “Ka,” passed away on Saturday in his hometown of New York City, his grieving family announced on social media. More.
NYC rapper and 9/11 first responder Ka ‘unexpectedly’ dead at 52
More than 40 NYPD officers who died, many from 9/11 illnesses, honored for their sacrifice
Mayor Adams, NYPD Interim Commissioner Tom Donlon and other top officials gathered near Ground Zero Tuesday to honor dozens of police officers, many of whom died of 9/11-related illnesses, as their names were added to the Police Memorial Wall in Battery Park City. More.
Building climate resilience: power of effective communication and community preparedness
Japan is widely recognized for its extensive disaster preparedness efforts, particularly in managing earthquakes. The country has developed a comprehensive approach that includes strict building codes to make structures earthquake-resistant, extensive public education campaigns, and early warning systems. More.
News outlets push for unsealing of collapsed 9/11 plea deal
A group of news outlets are pressuring the U.S. military commission at Guantanamo Bay to unseal the plea deal struck earlier this year with the alleged plotters of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks in New York City. More.
Harbor Club residents host Sept. 11 remembrance walk to honor lives lost
Over 50 residents of Harbor Club came together on Wednesday, Sept. 11, for a special Remembrance Walk to honor the 2,977 lives lost during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. More.
Hofstra community comes together for 9/11 remembrance
Twenty-three years after the tragedies of 9/11, the Hofstra University community came together to remember the alumni and students who lost their lives in the 2001 terrorist attack. 9/11 serves as a day to remember and reflect, and at C.V. Starr, that was the exact ambiance. More.
From Tunnel to Towers: How thousands follow in the footsteps of heroic 9/11 first responders
They ran to remember — and honor first responders for the sacrifices made on 9/11 and beyond. Thousands of participants in Sunday’s Tunnel to Towers 5K run/walk slogged through the heavy rainfall to participate in an event that traces the footsteps of heroes lost 23 years ago this month. More.
September 11 mobile museum visits Mahopac
A tractor-trailer truck emblazoned with the message “Never Forget” arrived at Mahopac Fire Department headquarters Wednesday evening in preparation for an exhibition that details the day when the world was turned upside down. More.