Trump meets with Long Island family of brothers who fell on 9/11
Trump meets with Long Island family of brothers who fell on 9/11
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Real-Life Heroes of September 11, 2001
Many put their own lives on the line to save others during and after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The 9/11 attacks resulted in thousands of deaths and unspeakable devastation. But among the people affected were several who demonstrated real-life heroism. Here are a few groups and individuals whose bravery and commitment to helping others was evident on […]
Jon Stewart Receives FDNY Legend’s Coat In Emotional Moment Before Blasting Lawmakers At 9/11 Hearing
JUNE 11, 2019 – 3:45 PM NEW YORK (WCBS 880) — An emotional Jon Stewart, who was on Capitol Hill on Tuesday for a Congressional hearing on the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund, was given the turnout coat of FDNY legend Ray Pfeifer, who died from 9/11-related cancer two years ago. Pfeifer, who served more than 27 years with the FDNY, was […]
Jon Stewart’s 9/11 testimony hits home for Hoosiers who responded to New York attacks
June 12, 2019 HOLLY V. HAYS | INDIANAPOLIS STAR Former “Daily Show” host Jon Stewart gave tearful testimony Tuesday when he urged members of Congress to renew funding for the evaporating 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund covering first responders. But the lingering effects of the World Trade Center attacks extend far beyond Lower Manhattan. More than half of the 62 first responders who […]
Jon Stewart complete opening statement to congress today
June 11,2019 Jon Stewart addresses congress Thank you C-SPAN
Jon Stewart Ripped Members Of Congress For Not Sitting Through A Hearing About 9/11 First Responder Benefits
By Krystie Lee Yandoli Posted on June 11, 2019, at 2:23 p.m. ET “Sick and dying, they brought themselves down here to speak to no one.” Comedian and former Daily Showhost Jon Stewart called Congress “shameful” in Washington, DC, on Tuesday, noting that many lawmakers didn’t sit through a hearing about a bill that would protect benefits […]
Deceased EMT’s brother graduates as FDNY EMS
June6, 2019 Magee Hickey WPIX11 BROOKLYN — There was only one close family member missing when 32-year-old Joel Rosado received his certificate at the FDNY EMS Promotion and Graduation ceremony. Amid shouts and cheers of “Yadi, Yadi,” Joel’s big sister, Yadira Arroyo, was very much present in the hearts and minds of everyone there, in […]
Bill making 9/11 a day of observance in NYC schools clears state Senate
By Mark D. Stein | stein@siadvance.com The legislation calls for a moment of silence and a conversation about the tragic events that unfolded, locally and nationally. “It’s hard to imagine that almost 18 years have passed since the horrific [Sept. 11] terrorist attacks that stole the lives of thousands of innocent people in New York […]
Huge Bedford Avenue Fire Burns In Newly Built Complex, FDNY Says
By Anna Quinn A fire broke out on the sixth floor of a new building on Bedford Avenue just after 8:30 a.m., according to FDNY. WILLIAMSBURG, BROOKLYN — Firefighters battled a two-alarm fire in a new apartment building on Bedford Avenue Friday, according to FDNY alerts. The fire broke out on the sixth floor of the […]
FDNY Welcomes Son of 9/11 Firefighter By Lydia Hu PUBLISHED 9:41 AM ET Apr. 19, 2019
New York City’s Bravest gathered Thursday to welcome 187 probationary firefighters to the ranks. Family, friends, and loved ones celebrated the accomplishment of completing eighteen weeks of training at the Fire Academy. “It means a lot, it means the world that they are all here to support me for this,” said Aric Tegtmeier, one of […]