A Massachusetts-based organization is helping to teach students about the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, which happened before every current high schooler was born. More.
Mass. organization shares painful, personal impacts of 9/11 with HS students
Westchester officials, loved ones commemorate 9/11 first responders lost to illness
Officials gathered Thursday at Kensico Dam Plaza to commemorate fallen first responders and the growing numbers who have died from 9/11-related illnesses. May 30, 2002 marked the conclusion of Sept. 11, 2001, recovery efforts, and May 30 continues to be a day when 9/11 first responders are honored. More.
Winning Essay Brings The 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit to Alpha Public School
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation’s NEVER FORGET Mobile Exhibit came to Alpha Public School on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, after Amber Olexa’s winning essay captured her mother’s 9/11 experience and how the country came together in the wake of the attack. More.
Registration open for 12th Annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Lambeau Field
Registration is now open for the 12th annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Co-sponsored by Pierce and the Green Bay Metro Fire Department, this year’s climb will occur on Saturday, September 7, 2024. More.
The World Trade Center and Asbestos
The World Trade Center had asbestos-containing materials. Builders used spray-on asbestos on the steel beams for insulation and fireproofing. The 9/11 attacks released asbestos-containing dust clouds into the air. First responders and residents exposed to the mineral may develop mesothelioma. More.
Understanding 9/11 PTSD and Available Support Systems
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, is a significant mental health concern that affects many individuals who have seen or experienced traumatic events. It is particularly true for those involved in or affected by the tragic events of September 11, 2001. More.
9/11 Museum Will Offer Monthly Free Admission Day to New Yorkers
New York residents will soon be able to visit one of the city’s most moving museums at no cost. Starting on June 3, the 9/11 Museum (180 Greenwich St.) will offer free admission to New Yorkers on the first Monday of every month. More.
Illness and Advocacy After 9/11
More than two decades after 9/11, its ongoing physical and mental health impact still deeply affects tens of thousands of individuals across the country who were in lower Manhattan and the surrounding area following the attacks, as well as those from around the world who participated in the rescue, recovery, and relief efforts. More.