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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 11, 2016

Video: David Bowie Performing for Police and Firefighters in October 2001

Music icon David Bowie who died Sunday at age 69 called New York City home so when musicians produced a tribute concert called "Concert for New York" to honor the police and firefighters who responded to 9/11 and raise money for 9/11 charities he was eager to perform.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 18, 2015

FLEOA Applauds 9/11 James Zadroga Act Extension

The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) celebrates the renewal of the 9/11 James Zadroga Act, which funds health screenings and treatments for first responders battling illnesses related to the response and recovery from the September 11th terrorist attacks.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 23, 2015

Humane Law Enforcement Officer Dies from Cancer Caused by 9/11 Fumes

A New York City ASPCA Humane Law Enforcement officer has died of cancer caused by toxic fumes she inhaled rescuing cats and dogs from homes in the shadow of Ground Zero after 9/11.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 10, 2015

NYPD Lieutenant Dies of 9/11-Related Cancer at 51

NYPD Lt. Marci Simms died Thursday at her home in Commack more than a year after being diagnosed with lung cancer. The 9/11 responder was 51.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 4, 2015

FLEOA Urges Congress to Reauthorize 9/11 Healthcare Act

Today the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) participated in a Thunderclap urging Congress to take up the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Reauthorization Act. The previous program that treated thousands of Americans suffering from 9/11 related injuries and illnesses expired on September 30th of this year.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 11, 2015

Man Charged in Plot to Bomb Sept. 11 Memorial in Missouri

A Florida man who claimed in online forums to have inspired terrorists in Australia and Texas was arrested after telling an informant how to build a homemade bomb to attack a 9/11 memorial in Missouri, according to a criminal complaint.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 18, 2015

Deputy U.S. Marshal Dies of 9/11-Linked Cancer

Zacarias Toro, 50, died just a week after he was awarded the U.S. Marshals Service's Purple Heart Award for his heroism during the terrorist attacks on New York City.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 12, 2015

9/11 Responders Push for Zadroga Act Extension

Dozens of Sept. 11 first responders were on Capitol Hill Thursday in an effort to extend the Zadroga Act, which provides 9/11 first responders who are sick with federal aid for their health care needs.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 6, 2015

ATF Agent Dies of Cancer Related to 9/11 Attack

A 9/11 first responder has become the first member of the ATF to die from cancer related to the terrorist attack. Special agent William Sheldon Jr. was 47.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 10, 2014

ESS Remember 9.11 Eyewear Helps Raise Funds for Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation

Twenty-five percent of sales from ESS Remember 9.11 line of eyewear will go to charity.

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