Rep. D'Esposito To Hold National Security Hearing At 9/11 Museum

ISLAND PARK, NY — As Long Islanders commemorate the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, one congressional is examining the ongoing threat to national security.

Rep. Anthony D'Esposito (R-Island Park) will hold a field hearing at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum.

"This field hearing is a crucial opportunity to remember the thousands of innocent lives taken in those acts of evil, honor the courageous first responders who rushed into danger, and support the survivors—while reaffirming our commitment to the Committee’s founding mission," D'Esposito, a retired NYPD detective, said.

Witnesses expected to testify on Tuesday include Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder, FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh and Joseph Pfiefer from FDNY, the first fire official to respond to the attacks on the Twin Towers.

The hearing will look at the evolving threat landscape and how state, local and federal agencies plan to coordinate future emergencies.