The 1,650th victim in the attacks on 9/11 has been identified as John Ballantine Niven after NYC officials examined his remains. More.
9/11 victim’s remains identified years later
Push for new avenue to compensation for NJ 9/11 responders
On Sept. 11, 2001, Michael Boll was a Union Township police officer when he received a statewide alert to help remove debris from the World Trade Center towers and to find people who were trapped. He responded hours later with a group of fellow police officers. More.
9/11 first responder who advocates for firefighters' health diagnosed with cancer
A New York City firefighter who responded to the World Trade Center on 9/11 thought he was advocating for his colleagues and their health, but just recently got an unfortunate diagnosis himself. Retired FDNY Chief Richard Alles lives a healthy lifestyle and is an avid runner. On Sept. 11, 2001, he responded to the World Trade Center. More.
Funeral for former Police Chief Joseph Zadroga in North Arlington
The father of James Zadroga, an NYPD officer who died of a 9/11 illness, died on Jan. 13 after being struck in a hospital parking lot. More.
NY flags fly at half-staff for DEC police lieutenant who died of 9/11 illness
Flags were flying at half-staff in New York on Monday to honor a state Department of Environmental Conservation police lieutenant who recently died from a 9/11-related illness, Gov. Kathy Hochul said. More.
NJ lawmakers move to guarantee health care access for 9/11, Ground Zero survivors
A new bill would ensure that all New Jersey public safety workers who spent time at Ground Zero after the Sept. 11 attacks will remain able to get needed health care. More.
GoFundMe established to help 9/11 responder from Islip following house fire
An Islip man who helped evacuate hundreds of people during the Sept. 11 terror attacks is now getting some much-needed help following a house fire. The past few years have been extremely difficult for 9/11 responder Bob McMahon. More.
New York leads nation in law enforcement fatalities, most linked to 9/11 related illnesses
New York State led the nation in 2023 in the number of law enforcement members who died in the line of duty. Of the 13 deaths, the majority are linked to long-term illnesses related to the September 11th terror attacks. More.