Town of Clay to unveil Memorial Park honoring 9/11 heroes on Memorial Day
The Town of Clay is having an official ribbon cutting ceremony of the new Memorial Park. The powerful monument is dedicated to the victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks, including military personnel, firefighters, police officers, and all those who heroically contributed to the rescue efforts on that tragic day. More.
'Someone should do something': Barre to commemorate victims, survivors of 9/11 on Memorial Day
A campaign to commemorate the victims and survivors of the 9/11 terror attacks is coming to fruition this Memorial Day weekend in Barre, where the community will inaugurate an extensive memorial on the North Common that features artifacts from both the Twin Towers and the Pentagon. More.
What to Expect in the Wake of Mass Violence
Mass violence events happen with alarming frequency. Large-scale shootings in public places—malls, workplaces, entertainment venues, and schools—receive the most attention in the media, but incidents in which two or more people are the victims of serious violence happen regularly. More.
View Resources for the Victims of Recent Mass Violence Incidents
The Office for Victims of Crime staff members extends our condolences to the victims of recent mass violence incidents. The Office presents the resources listed below, which may help victims and their families and the first responders and other professionals providing support to them during this difficult time. More.
9/11 responders are facing life-threatening delays in cancer treatment after Trump slashed health care funding
On 9/11, first responders rushed to help. Unfortunately, their own lives were being put in jeopardy as they breathed in asbestos, benzene and other toxic dust at Ground Zero, increasing their cancer risk. More.
Trump staffing cuts affecting 9/11 health program: 'Unconscionable terminations'
More than 140,000 people nationwide are able to tap into resources through the World Trade Center Health program after their lives were affected by the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The program was created to help first responders and others experiencing health problems related to the exposure of the smoke following the collapse of the towers. More.
RFK Jr. admits ‘mistake’ in slashing 9/11 health program
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. admitted making a “mistake” in slashing the health program that serves Sept. 11 first responders, but dodged questions about whether he would return it to full staffing. More.
Trump says he didn’t address Saudi Arabia’s 9/11 ties with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
President Trump said Wednesday that he did not discuss Saudi Arabia’s ties to the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks or the extradition of a Saudi man who helped carry out the attacks when he met with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. More.