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Claire Dean recited names of Sept. 11 victims, including her father, Billy Dean.

Thirteen years after the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center that claimed nearly 3,000 lives, Nassau County held a candlelight remembrance ceremony to honor those who died that day. more

By David Weingrad | 9/10/14

The Hewlett Bay Fire District received a steel beam from the World Trade Center on Oct. 2, and it will be used as part of a memorial, along with the fire department

Steel beam from WTC arrives in Hewlett [Photo gallery]

Members of the Hewlett Bat Fire District picked up a pick up a steel beam from the World Trade Center at JFK Airport on Oct. 2. more

By Ann Friedman | 10/9/13

Firefighters and families were somber and shed a tear as the benediction was read at the 9/11 ceremony in Cedarhurst.

Remembering those lost on 9/11

The Five Towns came together at Andrew J. Parise Cedarhurst Park on Sept. 11 to mark the 12th anniversary of the tragic events of 9/11. more

Yitzchak Carroll | 9/18/13

The annual Spirit Rider Regatta Naval Academy students, left, Woodmere Bay Yacht Club members and students from the military academy at West Point, right.

Sailing to remember the 9/11 fallen [Photo gallery]

The Woodmere Bay Yacht Club, which includes members from the Five Towns and surrounding communities, took part in the Spirit Rider Regatta off of Long Beach on Sept. 7. more

9/11/13

Tunnel to Towers, a truly amazing race

I awoke at 3:45 a.m. on Sept. 30, and by 4:35 I was on a train speeding from Merrick to Penn Station. At 6 a.m., I stood at Liberty and West streets in Lower Manhattan, near 1 World Trade Center. more

10/11/12

Days off haven’t hindered student activities

Students at Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway (HAFTR) High School were excited to return to school last month, and they have quickly gotten into the routine of being back in our school’s classrooms and hallways. more

By Chaviva Freedman | 10/11/12

Lawrence-Cedarhurst firefighters saluted those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001, at the 9/11 ceremony in Cedarhurst.

Remembering the anniversary of 9/11 [Photo gallery]

Community members stood solemnly, volunteer firefighters saluted and local clergy and elected officials spoke words of somber remembrance as the Village of Cedarhurst hosted its annual 9/11 ceremony in Andrew J. Parise Cedarhurst Park on Sept. 11. more

9/20/12

Italian teacher Martina Iuliano-Tretter, alongside members of the show choir, lit three candles during the 9/11 remembrance ceremony at Lawrence Middle School.

Lawrence Middle School marks 9/11 anniversary

Though eighth-grader Robyn Lerebours was only 2 on Sept. 11, 2001, and many of her schoolmates were not born yet, when she looked around the auditorium at Lawrence Middle School’s 9/11 memorial ceremony on Tuesday, she noticed many of her classmates wiping away tears. more

By Ann Friedman | 9/13/12

Running in tribute to a 9/11 hero

On Sept. 11, 2001, New York City firefighter Stephen Siller called his wife, Sarah, shortly after 8:46 a.m., when five Al Qaeda terrorists slammed American Airlines Flight 11 into the World Trade Center’s North Tower. more

8/16/12

Cheryl Lodico draws upon life experiences and historical events for her novels. “A Time For Peace,” takes place after 9/11.

Writing novels, but an educator at heart

Although former Lawrence Middle School teacher Cheryl Lodico enjoyed her time as an English teacher in the district, she decided to retire early and pursue a dream she’s had since she was 11- years-old. more

By Ann Friedman | 4/26/12

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