Eugene Kelty, Jr., a former firefighter who helped lead the evacuation of downtown Manhattan on 9/11 and who served as the longtime chair of Queens’ Community Board 7, died over the weekend after a battle with cancer. He was 70 years old. More.
Longtime community board leader and 9/11 first responder dies at 70
Pentagon removes web pages about Holocaust remembrance, 9/11 to comply with Trump DEI order
The Defense Department has taken down or plans to delete thousands of websites to comply with Donald Trump’s order eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work from the federal government, including removing pages dedicated to topics like remembering the Holocaust and the September 11 terrorist attacks. More.
Achieving Efficiency Through State and Local Preparedness
Commonsense approaches and investments by State and local governments across American infrastructure will enhance national security and create a more resilient Nation. More.
They worked to prevent violence and terrorism at the agency created after 9/11. Then they got fired
The Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships was a redefined version of programs created after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks as a way to identify people who could pose new terrorism threats or carry out violence and prevent tragedies by getting them help. More.
9/11 Memorial To Be Torn Down In Greenburgh After Damage: Here's What's Next
The People’s 9/11 Memorial Wall in Hartsdale’s Richard Presser Park is set to be torn down this week, Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner said on Saturday, March 15. More.
Firefighters Hands Out Flags in Honor of Members Who Died on 9/11
The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) handed out 343 American flags on Monday, ahead of a procession during the St Patrick’s Day Parade to honor each member who died in the September 11 attacks. More.
Sarlo, Cryan Bill Would Aid Surviving Families of 9-11 Responders
The widows and children of State Troopers who passed away as a result of 9-11 related illnesses after the existing qualifying deadline of July 8, 2019 would be entitled to accidental death benefits, under terms of legislation sponsored by Senator Paul Sarlo and Senator Joe Cryan that was approved by a Senate committee today. More.
VOICES Community Preparedness Training: Preparing Individuals and Families for an Emergency
Are you prepared for an emergency? Voices Center for Resilience (VOICES) invites New Canaan residents to join us for Community Preparedness Training: Preparing Individuals and Families for an Emergency. The workshop will be held on Tuesday, March 18th at the New Canaan Library from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. More.