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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

Robert Riordan, from left, and Walter Ellensohn of the American Legion, with Henry Hinrichs, a former North Merrick fire chief, unveiled the Merricks' new Sept. 11 memorial at Veterans Memorial Park in North Merrick.

On 9/11, Merrick American Legion unveils memorial built with World Trade Center beam

The Merrick American Legion’s ceremony to remember the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks started solemnly on Sunday with an invocation by Rabbi Paul Kirchner, but surprisingly it ended on an upbeat note when Sacred Heart School sixth-grader Alyssa Pallotta, dressed in a pink dress, took to the podium and sang “God Bless America.” Many in the crowd of 200 spontaneously joined hands and joined in singing this most American of songs. more

By Scott Brinton | 9/11/11

An open letter to my great-grandchildren

Dear children: This is what I wrote 10 years ago, in 2001, just days after the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center: “As I write this letter, you exist only as a hope for the … more

Randi Kreiss | 9/9/11

A decade after the attacks, we still hurt

It is difficult to believe that 10 years have come and gone since Al Qaeda terrorists slammed two hijacked jetliners into the World Trade Center, a third into a field in Pennsylvania and a fourth … more

9/9/11

THIS IS THE BROOKLYN SIDE of the bridge. People just trying to get home. Below, the view from the walkway up the Manhattan Bridge.

A long walk home

I write this assuming it will be true for a lot of my readers: September 11, 2001, was the worst day of my life. It was worse for many than it was for me — I was lucky not to lose my father, a roommate and several close friends who all worked in the towers — but the anger and anguish I felt that day were the most intense I’ve ever known. more

Chris Connolly | 9/8/11

Rev. Paul Rahilly, of St. Joachim's R.C. Church in Cedarhurst, led the prayer and remembrance of residents who lost their lives on Sept. 11.

Cedarhurst-Lawrence community parade and ceremony [Photo gallery]

The Cedarhurst and Lawrence communities held their annual Memorial Day Parade on May 30. more

6/1/11

Rabbi Elliott Skiddell of Congregation Beth Emeth in Hewlett said it is important to remain vigilant about terrorism, especially during this period after Osama bin Laden’s death.

Five Towners reminded to maintain vigilance due to recent bombing plans

Rabbi Hershel Billet of Young Israel of Woodmere said since the attacks of Sept.11, synagogues have upgraded their security and after two men born in North Africa were arrested on May 12 for planning to bomb synagogues in Manhattan, congregants need more protection than ever. more

ANN E. FRIEDMAN | 5/19/11

The way we were in the days after Sept. 11

How quickly our headlines change! Last week we celebrated the joy of Kate and William’s wedding, This week we experienced the anguished triumph of bin Laden’s death. more

LINDA SAPADIN | 5/18/11

Five Towners say justice was done

People in the Five Towns reacted to the news of Osama bin Laden’s death with talk of justice being served, a renewed pride in the military and the need to remain alert to further acts of terrorism. more

JEFF BESSEN | 5/5/11

Finally, the people are heard!

It has been almost 10 years since the horrific events of Sept. 11, 2001, and, sadly, the families of the victims are still waiting for justice. more

Al D'Amato | 4/14/11

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