Keyword: '9/11' | Herald Community Newspapers

Keyword: 9/11

82 results total, viewing 41 - 50

Fundraiser in honor of 9/11 firefighter hero

Firefighter Michael Kiefer, of Franklin Square, was killed in the terrorist attack on Sept. 11, 2001. His father, Bud Kiefer, and the rest of his family, have planned a dinner dance fundraiser in … more

9/15/15

The acts of evil, and of heroism, must not be forgotten

Five thousand, one hundred twelve days have passed since Sept. 11, 2001. People who are 21 now were only 7 then; students who will graduate from high school this school year were 3 or 4. They cannot know how life was different before the attacks . . . more

9/10/15

Congress must renew the Zadroga Act

After the World Trade Center collapsed in a fireball on Sept. 11, 2001, a cloud of toxic dust enveloped Lower Manhattan. That dust contained a witches’ brew of cancer-causing agents . . . more

7/15/15

With an awful anniversary should come some perspective

The observance of the anniversary of Sept. 11 is meant to be a reminder of a tragedy of the past. But with all the terrorist activities going on around the world, the 9/11 remembrance is a continuing wake-up call for America in these frightening times. more

9/11/14

Terrorism is not just a memory

On Thursday we mark the 13th anniversary of the attacks on the U.S. by the fanatics of Al Qaeda, which killed almost 3,000 people at the World Trade Center — a great many of whom were from our South Shore communities . . . more

9/11/14

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

County honors Sept. 11 victims

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

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

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

Ilana Tresterman and the Boardman Elementary School Chorus, led by their teacher Erin Degan, sang “American Tears.”

Oceanside remembers

There was a strong sense of community as hundreds of Oceanside residents walked from the First Presbyterian Church on Oceanside Road to the School House Green to commemorate the 10th anniversary of … more

Aaron Axelson | 9/14/11

Julia Sarnelli and her father, Anthony, with one of the Japanese Snowdrop Trees their family donated to the school. The remembrance ceremony at the school was Julia’s idea and was organized by LOMS Principal John Barnes, right.

Island Park schools remember Sept. 11

Over the summer, the new principal of the Lincoln Orens Middle School in Island Park, John Barnes, received a letter from Julia Sarnelli, suggesting that the school hold a remembrance ceremony for … more

Alex Costello | 9/14/11

« Prev | 1 … 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 … 9 | Next »

Currently viewing stories posted within the past year.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.