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Freeport residents assembled a memorial at Bayview Avenue and Ray Street

Eight Freeport residents were among the nearly 3,000 people killed in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks of 2001. Six Freeporters died in the line of duty as they responded and sprung into action to help get as many people out of the burning buildings as they could. Two Freeporters were starting their workday in Tower One. more

By Nadya Nataly | 9/5/19

Lynbrook and East Rockaway will each host 9/11 memorial ceremonies on Sept. 11.

Nearby things to do this week in Lynbrook, East Rockaway

Lynbrook and East Rockaway will each host memorial ceremonies to commemorate the lives lost in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. more

9/5/19

County officials voted to rename an Oceanside park after late former resident Luis Alvarez, center, who appeared before Congress in his dying days to fight for victims like him who contracted illnesses because of their work at ground zero after 9/11.

Lawmakers name Oceanside park in Luis Alvarez's honor

Nassau County officials are seeking to name an Oceanside park in honor of late former NYPD Det. Luis Alvarez, who died in June of cancer related to his work at ground zero and served as an activist urging federal officials to replenish the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. more

By Mike Smollins | 9/5/19

A Night for Lou Alvarez in Oceanside

The community gathers to honor Lou Alvarez at the Schoolhouse Green on Sept. 13 at 6:15 p.m. more

9/4/19

Late Oceanside resident Luis Alvarez, center, flanked by members of the NYPD, fought for the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund to be restored. President Trump signed a bill to replenish the funding by $10.2 billion over the next 10 years on Monday.

9/11 Victims Compensation Fund that late Oceanside resident Luis Alvarez fought for is restored

Oceanside resident and NYPD Detective Luis Alvarez didn’t live to see the extension of the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund he spent his final days fighting for, but his remarks on Capitol Hill before a Congressional committee weeks before his death helped keep hope alive. more

By Mike Smollins | 8/1/19

Life has been difficult for Timothy DeMeo, a Glen Head civilian 9/11 responder, and his wife, Gloria.

9/11 responder from Glen Head is seeking pension parity

Many images continue to haunt civilian 9/11 responder Timothy DeMeo. He saw close to 100 people engulfed in flames jump from the twin towers, he said — images that are still among his nightmares. … more

By Laura Lane | 7/11/19

Members of the NYPD carried out the casket of late Det. Luis Alvarez after his funeral Mass on Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Church in Astoria, Queens. Alvarez, an advocate for those who have died of 9/11-related illnesses, died on June 29 of cancer correlated to his work at ground zero.

Hundreds attend funeral for late NYPD officer and Oceanside resident Luis Alvarez

Hundreds of uniformed NYPD officers and FDNY firefighters lined Ditmars Boulevard outside of Immaculate Conception Church in Astoria, Queens Wednesday morning to pay their respects during late NYPD detective Luis Alvarez's funeral. Inside the church, Alvarez's son, David, approached the altar and tried to put his late father's courage into words. more

By Mike Smollins | 7/3/19

Luis Alvarez, center, flanked by members of the NYPD, testified before Congress in a televised appearance at Capitol Hill on June 11.

Oceanside resident, former NYPD officer Luis Alvarez succumbs to 9/11-related illness

An Oceanside man who advocated for those who developed illnesses linked to working at ground zero in the aftermath of the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, died Saturday of cancer related to his own work at the World Trade Center. more

By Mike Smollins | 7/2/19

Sept. 11 hero from Valley Stream struggles with cancer

Angela Green wanted to sleep late on Sept. 11, 2001, her first day off after nearly two weeks in her new job as an officer with the New York City Police Department. But the phone in her Valley Stream apartment rang insistently, forcing her to answer it. more

By Melissa Koenig | 10/11/18

Island Park Mayor Michael McGinty, left, Deputy Mayor Joseph Annarella, Trustee Barbara Volpe-Ried and Trustee Michael Gagliardi placed the memorial wreath.

Oceanside and Island Park remember the fallen on Sept. 11

The residents of Oceanside and Island Park gathered in their respective communities this year on Sept. 11 to honor those lost 17 years ago when a terrorist attack felled nearly 3,000 people in New … more

By Peter Belfiore | 9/25/18

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