Archive of News (2023)
FDNY adds 43 names to 9/11 memorial wall, 2nd largest addition since inception
The family of the FDNY came together Wednesday to mourn as one – honoring those they lost this year.
A childhood in 9/11’s shadow: Did the debris cloud poison me?
As our school grew overcrowded with parents holding their children close, we were brought up to the roof. The air smelled of ash and burned plastic.
Rudy Giuliani and 9/11: The killer cloud that keeps killing
It’s ironic that the chapter of Giuliani’s life that made him the “brave” leader of a city under attack is the very same chapter with a body count that continues to mount in plain sight.
Long Covid and learning from past trauma
9/11’s aftermath is an invaluable source for those studying newer shocks
NYC Transit workers’ sacrifice recognized by 9/11 Memorial & Museum, TWU Local 100; ‘A lot of them are still dying’
While some New York City Transit workers were tending to transit systems taken out by the attacks, others — like hundreds of MTA ironworkers and welders — got to work cleaning and clearing debris.
It’s time to deliver on our promise to never forget
We all collectively promised to never forget, but it seems that too many have turned a blind eye to the ongoing suffering of our 9/11 heroes, survivors and their families.
Congress should fix the 9/11 health fund for good
The four Republicans who voted against the amendment — Sens. Rand Paul, Mike Lee, Markwayne Mullin and Tommy Tuberville — all promise year after year to “Never forget.” And yet, they shamefully did.
Senate takes aim at WTC Health Program’s funding gap
Even if the funding makes it into the final NDAA version after negotiations with the House, it won’t be enough to keep pace with the anticipated costs of serving the program’s roughly 124,000 enrollees.
Gillibrand, Schumer Announce Senate Passage Of Amendment To Defense Bill To Deliver Nearly $700 Million To Close Funding Gap In World Trade Center Health Program
The amendment will help address the long-term funding shortfall by delivering $676 million for the program, and will allow excluded Pentagon and Shanksville responders to join the program.
Majority Leader Schumer Floor Remarks On Supporting The 9/11 Amendment To Benefit First Responders And Survivors
“We cannot fail to properly care for those who answered the call of duty.”