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5 storiesnewest firstlatest September 10, 2026
A bronze memorial bell for September 11 first‑responders was delivered to New York City in September 2026 ahead of the 25th anniversary, with the FDNY and nationwide agencies overseeing its installation. The bell will serve as a lasting tribute to the firefighters and other responders who served on that day.
On September 3, 2026, the FDNY added 36 names of firefighters who died from World Trade Center‑related illnesses to its memorial wall in Downtown Brooklyn, ahead of the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.
California lawmakers passed a bill allowing police officers and firefighters to retire earlier with higher pensions, pending Governor Newsom's signature, as part of broader first‑responder retirement reforms.
On July 23, 2026, the New York Racing Association held a ceremony at Saratoga Race Course to honor local first responders, integrating the tribute into the day’s racing schedule.
NYRA will grant free entry to qualified emergency service personnel at Saratoga Race Course on July 23, 2026, as a community appreciation event recognizing first responders.
