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NYC man who jumped into 9/11 memorial has mental health issues, family say city refuses to treat him

The New York man who threw himself into the 9/11 fountain memorial in a suicide attempt on Monday has a long history of mental illness, his family told The Post. More.

Survivor Tree at World Trade Center to light up in blue to honor victims of war in Israel

The Survivor Tree at the World Trade Center will be lit in blue Wednesday night in memory of the victims of the war in Israel. The tree was also illuminated Tuesday night. More.

9/11 victim compensation fund meeting set at Shanksville VFD

Anyone involved in the rescue, recovery and cleanup efforts of the crash of United Flight 93 in Somerset County is invited to a meeting next month to learn about the Victim Compensation Fund and World Trade Center Health Program. More.

DOJ extends support for health care resource center for mass violence victims

The Medical University of South Carolina’s National Mass Violence Victimization Resource Center Oct. 11 received an $8.9 million grant from the Department of Justice’s Office for Victims of Crime to continue to develop evidence-based best practices, training and other resources. More.

Ground Hog Day in America: Mass Violence and Mental Illness

When Chris Harper Mercer went on his murderous rampage on the Umqua College campus in Roseburg, Oregon, it was more than just a killing carried out in high dudgeon, it was iterating a scenario that has become all too familiar in America. More.

Shanksville town hall to discuss program enrollment for 9/11 responders

Were you or someone you know impacted by 9/11? Two federal agencies are inviting anyone who was part of the rescue, recovery and cleanup effort in Shanksville on 9/11 to a town hall meeting to discuss program enrollments. More.

Man jumps into reflecting pool at 9/11 Memorial in New York City

A man was arrested in New York City on Monday and accused of jumping into a reflecting pool at the 9/11 Memorial, police said. The incident unfolded at about 1:30 p.m. ET, when police were called to the north pool at the 9/11 Memorial and found the 33-year-old man had jumped in, police said. More.

Israel Faces Its 9/11

Amid the shock and horror, the nation stands together with moral clarity and resolve. More.