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‘Bin Laden still had 10 more years than my brother’

Local reaction to the death of Osama bin Laden has been a mixed bag of jubilation, fear and relief, and nowhere is it more heartfelt — and confusing — than among the friends and family members of those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. more

By Mary Malloy | 5/4/11

Former senator reflects on bin Laden's killing

First thoughts on the killing of Osama bin Laden from Herald columnist Sen. Al D’Amato: I think many people thought there was little, if any, chance of bringing Osama bin Laden to justice in our … more

Al D'Amato | 5/2/11

A steel beam from the World Trade Center now forms the centerpiece of a 9/11 memorial at the Brookside School in North Merrick. Local residents say that Osama bin Laden’s death brings a small measure of comfort, but nearly 10 years after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, people still feel the psychic pain of losing their loved ones, friends and neighbors.

Merrick-Bellmore ‘thrilled’ that bin Laden is gone

“I’m thrilled that he’s gone.” That is what Merokean Carol Gies had to say on Monday morning about the death of Osama bin Laden, shortly after President Obama announced to the world on Sunday night that the al Qaeda leader and 9/11 mastermind was killed in a 40-minute firefight with U.S. Navy seals at a fortified compound outside of Islamabad, Pakistan’s capital. more

By Scott Brinton | 5/2/11

Eisenhower Park’s lakeside 9/11 Memorial served as the site of an informal candlelight vigil on Monday night, hours after President Barack Obama announced the death of Osama bin Laden, the architect of the attacks on America on Sept. 11, 2001.

Residents remember 9/11 at Eisenhower Park

President Barack Obama’s Sunday night announcement of the death of Osama bin Laden, the al Qaeda leader and architect of the 9/11 attacks, set the stage for a Monday mixed with reflection, remembrance and celebration. more

5/2/11

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

Vito Friscia, of Valley Stream, who was a first responder on Sept. 11, wants Congress to pass the 9/11 health bill.

Stalled 9/11 health bill draws ire in Valley Stream

With the James Zadroga Sept. 11 Health and Compensation Act stalled on the Senate floor this month, several members of Congress, local officials and residents are speaking out. more

By Clarissa Hamlin | 12/22/10

To keep us secure, Obama should follow Bush’s playbook

After remaining out of the spotlight for the past two years, former President George W. Bush has been making the rounds to promote the release of his memoir, “Decision Points.” more

Al D'Amato | 11/18/10

John Boyle, the Bellmore-Merrick Central District special-education teacher who led the effort to create the district's 9/11 memorial, honored Brad Allan of Long Island Crane & Rigging for his efforts to bring the project to fruition.

Bellmore-Merrick Central District dedicates 9/11 memorial

Thomas Crotty stood and stared for a moment on Friday at the twisted, rusted, 1,600-pound steel girder in front of the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District’s Brookside School in North Merrick. “It was very thoughtful of the community and the young people to do this so the day and the people will not be forgotten,” Crotty remarked. more

Scott Brinton | 9/24/10

Rabbi Mark Greenspan, of the Oceanside Jewish Center and the of the Oceanside Fire Department, started the remembrance ceremony by telling those in attendance that it is their duty to remember Sept. 11.

Oceanside remembers Sept. 11

Over 100 Oceanside residents gathered at the Schoolhouse Green on gray afternoon last Sunday to pay tribute to those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. The annual event was led by the … more

Alex Costello | 9/15/10

Ted Sieban stood at attention during the ceremonies.

East Rockaway, Lynbrook hold 9/11 ceremonies

“So long as this memorial stands, so long as the village of East Rockaway endures, we will always remember the loss and feel the pain of the loved ones that you lost, and that we lost, on that horrific day.” Those were the words of the Rev. Mark Lukens of the Bethany Congregational Church in East Rockaway as he opened the 9/11 memorial services last Saturday in Memorial Park. more

Mary Malloy and Clarissa Hamlin | 9/15/10

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