Clark University’s Dan Trant was putting on a first-half show against Nazareth College on that chilly March 1984 evening in Rochester, N.Y. — so much so that Nazareth coach Bill Nelson decided he better do something. More.
Years later, Jeff Van Gundy remains in awe of 9/11 victim Dan ‘The Man’ Trant
New NYPD mobile crime unit dedicated to a detective and 9/11 victim
A new mobile crime unit for the NYPD is dedicated to a detective who lost his life after 9/11. Detective Joseph Paolillo was one of the heroes who worked at ground zero. The Real Time Crimes Center Emergency Response Van will be dedicated to him and his service. More.
Uvalde foundation training volunteers for violence prevention at Santa Rosa schools
A foundation formed after the deadly 2022 shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas has set its sights on the Santa Rosa School District. The Uvalde Foundation For Kids announced on Monday that after months of research, the organization is expanding its STOPNOW volunteer patrols around Santa Rosa Schools. More.
Melrose Fire Department unveils 9/11 memorial mural at their station
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.
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.