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State Sen. Todd Kaminsky sponsored legislation that changes Primary Day from Sept. 11 to Sept. 13 in New York.

Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation on March 1 that changes Primary Day in New York state from Sept. 11 to Sept. 13. more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/8/18

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

Oceanside Fire Department Chief Kevin Klein, right, and Assistant Chief Joseph Caroccia stood with the parents of fallen Sept. 11 first-responder Kenny Marino at a plaque dedication on June 10.

Plaque dedicated to OFD 9/11 first responder

Kenny Marino has a street in Oceanside named for him, a bench on the Long Beach boardwalk named for him and now a plaque in Monroe, N.Y., bears his name, honoring his heroics on the morning of Sept. … more

By Danny LaRose | 6/27/17

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

Busy week for students at O’side schools

Ed Scharfberg, a retired New York City Police Department detective and former chief of the Oceanside Fire Department, spoke to eighth graders at Oceanside Middle School about his experiences on 9-11 … more

By Barbra Rubin-Perry | 9/21/16

Remembering 9/11

The skies were blue overhead and a light breeze was blowing Sunday morning, as the Village of Island Park gathered to commemorate 9/11. Village officials presented to the public, for the first time, … more

By Barbra Rubin-Perry and Peter Belfiore | 9/14/16

Island Park presents its proposed 9/11 Memorial

The skies were blue overhead and a light breeze was blowing Sunday morning, as the Village of Island Park gathered to commemorate 9/11. Village officials presented to the public, for the first time, … more

By Barbra Rubin-Perry | 9/11/16

Surviving 9/11, pregnant and in heels

“I worked for Merrill Lynch, which was located on the 23rd floor of the south tower. I was shopping at a drug store in the lobby of the tower. It was a Tuesday, and I was scheduled to start … more

By Barbra Rubin-Perry | 9/7/16