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NJ’s 9/11 first responders get fresh chance at disability benefits

A new law enacted by Gov. Phil Murphy is giving a group of New Jersey’s 9/11 first responders a new chance to file for accidental disability retirement benefits. More.

After nearly 24 years, NYC officials identify 3 more 9/11 victims

Officials with the medical examiner's office here reached out to Paul Keating's family a few months ago to say they believed a team of forensic scientists had made a breakthrough. More.

New York senators urge immediate action to fix the 9/11 health program as survivors face delays

Nearly 24 years after the 9/11 attacks, New York lawmakers say the health program created to care for survivors and responders is faltering and they're demanding answers. More.

First Responders Summit 2025

Hosted by NAVFRW and Arlington County Police Department, the First Responders Summit highlights life-saving partnerships and innovations across healthcare, law enforcement, and federal systems presentations and materials from this year’s NY First Responder Summit. Included is presentations and materials from this year’s NY First Responder Summit. More.

FEMA opens nearly $1B in disaster preparedness grants after internal review

Just one week after CNN revealed a proposed Department of Homeland Security (DHS) directive to cut key disaster preparedness programs, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced nearly $1 billion in funding for such efforts. More.

A Massachusetts’ Mom Puts Fighter’s Spirit On Display After Surviving 9/11 & Beating Breast and Colon Cancer

Massachusetts native Kathy Ball-Toncic embodies a survivor’s spirit. Her journey spans two devastating cancer diagnoses and surviving one of the darkest days in American history—and now, she’s preparing to channel that strength into something bigger: a bike race for cancer research that carries powerful personal significance. More.

9/11 veteran claims FDNY is cheating him out of benefits, pension — but department says he owes it $600K

The FDNY is denying a decorated Army veteran and former fire marshal — who bravely served in Iraq and Afghanistan after 9/11 — his benefits and pension, he claims in a scathing new lawsuit. More.

'Served With Honor': Ex-Fire Chief Dies Of 9/11-Related Causes

The emergency response community around Long Island and New York City are mourning the death of a dedicated fireman, paramedic, 9/11 responder and family man. More.