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It’s time to deliver on our promise to never forget

We all remember where we were that day. I remember every detail. more

By Andrew Garbarino | 8/24/23

At this dinner, true patriotism was on vivid display

Recently I was privileged to attend the annual Patriot Award Dinner hosted by the Seaford High School 9/11 Memorial Committee. This event, and other 9/11 programs and projects in Seaford, are administered by the Memorial Committee . . . more

7/20/23

Column writing through hell and high water

I wrote my heart out after 9/11, scribbled my way through blackouts, epic blizzards, hurricanes and, for three years, the pandemic. more

6/15/23

The memorial bench shows the outpouring of support from the Malverne community.

Memorial bench honors ‘special’ man

The late Sheldon Wagner, who was described as a “legend” in Malverne, was recently honored with the creation of a memorial bench outside the local train station. more

By Mark Nolan | 12/15/22

Members of the Lakeview Fire Department stood vigil in Hall’s Pond Park in West Hempstead in memory of those killed on Sept. 11, 2001, especially their fallen comrade Robert DeAngelis.

Malverne and West Hempstead reflect on 21 years since 9/11

Malverne and West Hempstead assembled once again to reflect on the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001 and especially remember their friends, family, and neighbors who died that day. 21 years have … more

By Kyle Chin | 9/15/22

President George W. Bush’s address to the nation, 9/11/01

Today our fellow citizens, our way of life, our very freedom came under attack in a series of deliberate and deadly terrorist acts. more

9/8/22

West Hempstead and Lakeview’s fire departments joined together for a 9/11 ceremony at Hall's Pond Park on Sept. 11.

Twenty years later, West Hempstead residents reflect on 9/11

Residents, local elected officials and community groups gathered around the 9/11 Memorial at Hall’s Pond Park in West Hempstead last Saturday for the West Hempstead Community Support … more

By Nakeem Grant | 9/15/21

Members of the Rockville Centre Fire Department served as the color guard at the Town of Hempstead’s 9/11 ceremony on Saturday to mark the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon and in Shanksville, Pa.

Hempstead salutes 9/11 heroes in moving ceremony

Sept. 11, 2021, dawned as a stunningly beautiful late summer morning, the sky an azure blue and the sunshine a bright yellow — just as it was on the same day 20 years ago. At the Hempstead … more

By James Bernstein | 9/12/21

The West Hempstead Library’s 9/11 exhibition is on display throughout the month.

West Hempstead Library exhibition on 9/11 is open

West Hempstead Public Library Director Regina Mascia was a clerk at the library’s previous location on Chestnut Street at the time of the Sept. 11 attacks. She remembers getting a phone call … more

By Nakeem Grant | 9/9/21

Our promise to never forget means we must wear our masks

I want you to remember waking up on the morning of Sept. 12, 2001 — that is, if you had slept at all the night before. Recall how you felt about your country, your neighbors, and especially our lion-hearted first responders . . . more

By Sara Director | 12/24/20

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