Over the years, gun violence in the United States has become a major concern. According to an online report, as of August 01, 2023, at least 25,198 people in the United States have lost their lives due to gun violence, and thousands of others were left mentally and physically scarred by various mass shooting episodes. More.
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Biden Rejects Defense Demands in Exchange for Guilty Pleas in Sept. 11 Case
President Biden has rejected a list of proposed conditions sought by the five men who are accused of conspiring in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in exchange for pleading guilty and receiving a maximum punishment of life in prison, according to two administration officials. More.
W&L Gathers to Honor Fallen in 9/11 Attacks
Washington and Lee University will commemorate the 22nd anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks with a community flag event and memorial service. More.
FDNY to add 43 names to 9/11 memorial wall, 2nd largest addition since inception
The FDNY will add 43 names to the World Trade Center Memorial Wall for deaths related to illnesses from the terror attacks on September 11, 2001. This addition will be the second largest group of names to be added to the World Trade Center Memorial Wall since it was created in 2011 with 55 names. More.
September is Suicide Prevention Month
Suicide is a serious public health matter, and prevention efforts are critical. September is Suicide Prevention Month, but it's always time to raise awareness, strengthen the dialogue and remind individuals, friends and families about resources that are available to help prevent suicide. More.
9/11 Memorial to host victims’ family members on Sept. 11 for solemn ceremony
The 9/11 Memorial and Museum will host a commemoration ceremony on the anniversary of the deadly attacks on Monday, featuring family members of victims. More.
Villager who was at Ground Zero to host 9-11 display at First Responders Rec Center
A Villager who served at Ground Zero will host a display at First Responders Recreation Center in memory of the Sept. 11, 2001 attack. The display, which includes pictures and an audio-visual presentation, will be available for viewing from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10. Villager Gary Kadow will host the two-day display. More.
9/11 memorial ceremony Thursday at Sherwood Island
Ephemeral clouds of smoke — rising from lower Manhattan, yet visible from Westport’s shoreline against a clear blue sky — were an eerie sign of horrors unfolding 50 miles away on Sept. 11, 2001. More.