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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

By Scott Brinton | 9/11/17

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

9/7/17

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

9/7/17

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

10/13/16

Reflecting on 9/11, appreciating the local police

The victims of 9/11 and local police enforcement were the focus Chabad of Hewlett’s back to school barbecue at their house on Everit Avenue in Hewlett on Sept. 11. Cub Scouts from … more

9/27/16

Rivikie Mandel, 7, paid her respects to the Five Towns residents who died in the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Remembering 9/11 in Cedarhurst [Photo gallery]

Bettina Browne Radburn, Thomas Jurgens, Neil D. Levin, Kevin O’Rourke, Joseph Rivelli Jr., Howard Selwyn and Ira Zaslow, residents of the Five Towns and surrounding communities, as well as the more than 3,000 people who died on Sept. 11, 2001, were remembered at the Cedarhurst village commemoration ceremony last Sunday on the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. more

9/14/16

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

By Steve Smirti | 9/7/16

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

By Steve Smirti | 9/7/16

Remembering 9/11 in Eisenhower Park

Nassau County will hold a sunset candlelight and 9/11 remembrance ceremony on Thursday, Sept 8 at 6:30 p.m. more

8/31/16

Parts of a chain-link fence surrounding the Nassau County Sept. 11 Memorial, located in Eisenhower Park, are broken.

Nassau 9/11 memorial in disrepair

A local congressman and county residents are urging Nassau County officials to repair cracked tiles, peeling paint and other damage to the Sept. 11 memorial in Eisenhower Park. The monument … more

By Julie Mansmann | 5/12/16

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