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Under unimaginable circumstances, Merokeans gathered once again at the firefighters’ memorial on Sept. 11 to remember the most unimaginable day in American history. Dozens of mask-wearing … more
Eight Freeport residents were among the nearly 3,000 people killed in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks of 2001. Six Freeporters died in the line of duty as they responded and sprung into action to help get as many people out of the burning buildings as they could. Two Freeporters were starting their workday in Tower One. more
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
Remember the flags in front of homes in every neighborhood? Remember the heartfelt respect we New Yorkers showed firefighters and police officers? Remember the unity . . . more
In the terrible days and weeks after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, Kevin Kelly, a Bellmore-Merrick Emergency Medical Services volunteer, spent 18-hour shifts at ground zero, digging through the soot-laden “pile,” at first in search of survivors, and later in search of the dead. more
The morning of Sept. 11, 2015 began with an overcast sky, as Americans from coast to coast planned their day in remembrance of the darkest day in the history of the United States. This day, the 14th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center, was not just significant for the milestone passing, but it offered another year of new hope for a better future with the continued progress of New York City’s financial district, and the daunting task of our military abroad, and our law enforcement back home in keeping our country safe. more
The Merrick Fire Department will hold a memorial service to commemorate fallen members of the MFD who lost their lives in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. more
This Thursday marks the 13th anniversary of the deadliest terrorist attacks ever on American soil. None of us will ever forget what happened that tragic day, and we continue to keep the families of those who died in our thoughts and prayers. more
Matt Dwyer, a former communications director for the City of Long Beach, remembers seeing the smoke billowing from the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. The sky was so clear that Tuesday … more
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
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