Scott Blackshaw was a proud member of the NYPD. On Sept. 11, 2001, like many first responders, he jumped into action to help New Yorkers. In the years following, he was diagnosed with cancer and fought hard, but eventually lost the battle. More.
Organization raises funds to honor NYPD 9/11 hero
A hero's farewell for former Fishers Fire District chief & 9/11 responder
Former Fishers fire chief Andy Stromfeld was a hero in every sense of the word. And on Friday morning, he received a hero's farewell. “Andy was an awesome guy," said Daniel Chapman. "As you can see from the turnout, his dedication to public safety went back many decades.” More.
9/11 Museum Acquires Prayer Bench Used by Rev. Mychal Judge
A prayer bench used by the Rev. Mychal Judge, a Fire Department chaplain killed in the collapse of the World Trade Center towers on Sept. 11, 2001, was driven to the New York area on Sunday to join the collection of the Sept. 11 Memorial and Museum, museum officials said. More.
Local firefighter dies of 9/11-related illness
One of the heroes of September 11th has passed away. Andy Stromfeld served for many years as the Chief of the Fishers Fire District in Victor. Before that, he lived in New York City. Stromfeld was a New York City Police Officer, and on 9/11, he was helping rescue people from Tower Two when it collapsed. More.
9/11 Survivor Helps Subway Attack Victim
A vicious beating on the subway left a man blooded and the witness that came to his rescue says he believes the attack was racially motivated. NBC New York’s Anjali Hemphill reports. More.
Retired FDNY captain from Rockland dies of 9/11-related illness
Another victim of 9/11 has died almost two decades after the attack. Rockland County resident and retired FDNY Capt. Frank Portelle died over the weekend from a 9/11-related cancer. The FealGood Foundation tracks deaths connected to the attack and says we've lost three dozen heroes just this year to illnesses linked to ground zero. The foundation also spreads awareness about the health effects caused by 9/11. More.
Attorney raising awareness for COVID-19 vaccines for 9/11 community
While more and more people are getting doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, some are raising awareness about the plight of those in the 9/11 community. Michael Barasch, managing attorney at Barasch & McGarry, said he represents more than 20,000 survivors and first responders across the country. Many of them developed health conditions like respiratory issues or cancer, in the years since. More.
Attorney raising awareness for COVID-19 vaccines for 9/11 community
While more and more people are getting doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, some are raising awareness about the plight of those in the 9/11 community. Michael Barasch, managing attorney at Barasch & McGarry, said he represents more than 20,000 survivors and first responders across the country. Many of them developed health conditions like respiratory issues or cancer, in the years since. More.