Keyword: 9/11
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A sand-sculpture, dedicated to Stephen Siller, a Brooklyn firefighter from Rockville Centre who was killed while responding to the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in 2001.
RVC soccer teams trace path of 9/11 first responder
“When I’m running through the tunnel,” Lindsey Tighe said, “I’m just thinking about what Stephen Siller did, thinking about all the firefighters” that ran along the same route, on their … more
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Governor Cuomo signs the first responder medical leave bill, alongside the legislators, activists and first responders that pushed for it.
Cuomo signs 9/11 first responders bill
Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill championed by State Sen. Todd Kaminsky earlier this month that would provide sick time to the people who worked on the rescue, recovery and cleanup after the World … more
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“One flag for each life lost,” Girl Scout Troop leader Dinah Finora, not pictured, said, as her scouts helped prepare for the 9/11 memorial on the Village Green.
Carrying on the legacy of 9/11
“One flag for each life lost,” said Dinah Finora, co-leader of one of the Girl Scout troops that took part in Rockville Centre’s Sept. 11 memorial ceremony on Sept. 17. Groups of scouts, from … more
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Janice Walsh, of East Meadow, made an impression of her brother-in-law Gerry Walsh’s name, which is etched on the new Town of Hempstead 9/11 memorial in Point Lookout. Gerry Walsh, a firefighter who had retired from the FDNY, spent months taking part at ground zero in the rescue and recovery efforts. He died on Nov. 11, 2014, of blood cancer related to his work at the site, at the age of 58. His wife, Hope Walsh, was among many 9/11 widows who came to help dedicate the town’s memorial on Monday.
In moving ceremony, Town of Hempstead dedicates permanent 9/11 memorial
The hundreds of people streaming into Point Lookout Park on Monday morning for a ceremony to dedicate the Town of Hempstead’s permanent 9/11 memorial passed through an arch at the front entrance, formed by two fire engines’ tower ladders and a massive American flag. The Point Lookout-Lido Fire Department erected the arch. more
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Can natural disasters help restore national unity?
Hurricane Harvey was a brutal reminder that storms happen. We Long Islanders who lived through Hurricane Sandy, like Louisianans who lived through Hurricane Katrina, can only shudder to think . . . more
Sixteen years later, 9/11 still hurts
The anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks is approaching as our country is convulsed by political, social and economic upheaval. There is plenty of work to do on these fronts, but . . . more
Helping people cope during the holidays
For many people, the holiday season is a perfect time to spread cheer and happiness while spending time with their families. But for others, it is the most difficult part of the year, especially … more
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When you cut off the head, the snake dies
Many Long Islanders identify terrorism as their No. 1 concern, and rightfully so. Our nation’s response to the perpetual threat from violent Islamist supremacists . . . more
Franklin Square woman honoring brother who died on 9/11
On Sept. 9, 2001, Franklin Square resident Michael Kiefer, 25, completed the Town of Hempstead Triathlon, in Point Lookout, in just under 1 hour, 12 minutes. Michael’s parents, Bud and … more
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Teaching a tragedy
Sept. 11 will be etched into most people’s minds forever. Those who were alive to witness the tragedy of that day can paint a vivid picture of where they were and how the events unfolded. For … more
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