Keyword: 9/11
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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
Members of the Lynbrook Fire Department stood at attention during the 9/11 memorial ceremony last year at Village Hall.
Nearby things to do this week in Lynbrook, East Rockaway
The villages of Lynbrook and East Rockaway are each hosting 9/11 ceremonies to remember the victims of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. more
Andrew Stern Memorial Essay Contest winners Andrew Schwarzman, second from left, Jason Miller, center, and Angelina Palma , fourth from left, were honored by East Rockaway Junior-Senior High School Principal Joseph Spero, Centre Avenue School Principal Sherry Ma and members of the Stern family.
9/11 essay contest winners celebrated in East Rockaway
Three East Rockaway School District students were awarded at the Jan. 24 Board of Education meeting for their submissions into the Andrew Stern Memorial Essay Contest, named after an East Rockaway Junior-Senior High School alumnus who died in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. more
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Brotherhood and the post-9/11 veteran
Readjusting to civilian life can be the biggest challenge that veterans, including the 2.6 million servicemen and women who served in Afghanistan and Iraq, face. In fact, 38 percent of active and … 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
Honoring the fallen heroes of Sept. 11, 2001
East Rockaway The Village of East Rockaway held its annual 9/11 memorial service in Memorial Park last Sunday evening, honoring those with ties to the community, as well as the other victims who … more
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Observing the 15th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001
The Herald asked our spiritual and governmental leaders, as well as the community’s “movers and shakers,” about their feelings and insights on this, the 15th anniversary of the terrorist … more
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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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