The Melrose Fire Department has a new piece of art hanging on the front of their station that honors the lives lost in 9/11. An artist that lives in Melrose named Shawn Maschino painted the mural that now hangs in front of the fire station. More.
Melrose Fire Department unveils 9/11 memorial mural at their station
Flight 93 site responders may be eligible for 9/11 compensation funds, program supervisor says
In the days and weeks after United Airlines Flight 93 crashed near Shanksville during terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, more than 1,000 local, state and federal responders flooded the crash scene for an ill-fated rescue bid, then for a major recovery and clean-up effort. More.
Hawaii governor announces $150M fund for Maui wildfire victims modeled after 9/11 fund
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green is announcing the creation of a $150 million fund to help those who lost family members or who were injured in Maui’s wildfires. More.
Evidence against 9/11 defendants puts validity of confessions in the spotlight
A question about confessions hovers over the pretrial hearings against those accused of the 9/11 attacks: Are confessions obtained under suspicion of torture admissible? The answer, say the detainees’ lawyers, could turn the case around. More.
Officials encourage Flight 93 first responders to submit claims to 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund
Federal officials visited the Flight 93 Memorial on Wednesday with a message for anyone that responded to the crash in 2001. First responders could be owed money for effects from their response on 9/11. More.
9/11 Memorial hosts Salute to Service tribute
The 9/11 Memorial and Museum held its annual Salute to Service tribute on Wednesday, honoring veterans and the families and communities that rally behind them. More.
FDNY members, veterans reflect on 9/11 aboard the USS New York
“Turn around. You will want to see this,” Samuel Erwin said. “Oh, wow,” responded James Friedlander, the brim of his FDNY cap tipping upward as he cast his eyes up. They saw a large steel plate from the World Trade Center reading “Never Forget New York” above them on one of the most trafficked passageways aboard the USS New York. More.
Using expertise in science of mass violence to help in Maine
When the call came from the Department of Justice’s Office for Victims of Crime, Alyssa Rheingold, Ph.D., and Michael de Arellano, Ph.D., were ready to lend their expertise in Lewiston, Maine. More.