Remembering 911 and Honoring First Responders | Jersey City News

Twenty-five years after 9/11, Governor Mikie Sherrill led a solemn Empty Sky memorial in Jersey City, honoring the 750 New Jersey lives lost and framing that day as a seismic shift in history. She called for action to ensure first responders receive the healthcare they deserve, citing her legislative efforts to permanently fund the 9/11 victim compensation program. Ed Potosnak affirmed the memorial as New Jersey’s official tribute, recalling how the Central Railroad Terminal became a lifeline for evacuees. State Senator Raj Mukherji urged younger generations to learn from the day’s lessons, stressing that service often means quiet, everyday courage—and condemning the slow response to first responders’ health crises. Mayor James Solomon reminded listeners that Jersey City opened its doors as a refuge that day, and vowed to keep doing so, honoring the resilience and sacrifice that defined the nation’s response.

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