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.
Hofstra community comes together for 9/11 remembrance
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.
Mass shooting survivors and families nationwide unite to support victims of Fordyce tragedy
Families and survivors of 21 of the most publicized previous mass shootings across the United States, united through VictimsFirst, have issued an urgent appeal for donations to support the victims of the tragic Fordyce shooting. More.
Keeping Emergency Responders Safe: NIOSH Efforts Since 9/11
On September 11, 2001, nearly 3,000 people lost their lives and thousands were injured during the events that occurred at the World Trade Center (WTC) in New York City, New York, the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, and the plane crash in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. More.
‘He was a fighter': Ret. NYPD sergeant dies from 9/11 related illness
Robert S. Fawcett, 64, a retired sergeant and detective with the New York Police Department, died after a long fight with 9/11-related illnesses. “He was a fighter through all that,” his son Daniel Fawcett said. “He was. He always maintained his composure, despite me losing my mind.” More.
23rd annual Tunnel to Towers 5K race will honor the fallen heroes of 9/11
On Sunday, nearly 40,000 people will come together to retrace the steps of Stephen Siller, a New York City firefighter who died while saving others when the Twin Towers fell on Sept. 11, 2001. More.
Biden extends national emergency due to terror threats, ongoing since 9/11
The U.S. has been in a perpetual national emergency over terrorism threats since Sept. 11, 2001, which was again extended for another year. President Joe Biden on Wednesday extended an executive order that has been in place since it was first signed by former president George W. Bush on September 23, 2001. More.