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Lou Alvarez is the Oceanside/Island Park Herald's 2019 Person of the Year.

Luis Alvarez “marched to his own beat” and liked to stay under the radar, recalled his oldest brother, Phil Alvarez. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 12/26/19

Joe Paolillo’s search for his brother, John, a Manhattan firefighter, on Sept. 11, 2001, led to a rare form of cancer, which killed him.

When a brother’s love becomes a death knell

On Sept. 11, 2001, New York City Police Detective Joe Paolillo arrived at the World Trade Center right after the north tower collapsed. Joe’s first thought, his wife Josephine said, was … more

By Laura Lane | 9/26/19

Mayor Murray spoke about the attacks and the importance of the memorial service.

Rockville Centre remembers those lost on 9/11

Rockville Centre held a candlelight ceremony on Sunday in memory of the 49 community members whose lives were lost as a result of the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. more

By Jill Nossa | 9/19/19

The Bellmore and North Bellmore Fire Departments held their annual remembrance ceremony on Sept. 11 to honor the volunteer firefighters lost in the World Trade Center attacks and their aftermath 18 years ago.

Bellmore fire departments remember the fallen

The setting sun drew shadows of the service men and women from the Bellmore and North Bellmore fire departments, who stood in two rows before the Bellmore Fire Department’s 9/11 Memorial last … more

9/19/19

For a moment during Merrick’s Sept. 11 ceremony, the usually busy corner of Merrick Avenue and Sunrise Highway fell silent. Dozens of residents and firefighters lined the street to honor those lost on that fateful day 18 years ago.

Merrick fire departments honor the fallen

The Merrick community once again gathered at the corner of Merrick Avenue and Sunrise Highway on Sept. 11 to remember the ultimate sacrifices made by first responders during the attacks on the World … more

9/19/19

Phil Alvarez, left, joined a law firm to help 9/11 first responders in honor of his brother, the late Luis Alvarez, who died of 9/11-related cancer and fought successfully for the replenishing of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund.

Luis Alvarez’s brother vows to continue his fight

There was no stopping Luis Alvarez from spending months digging through rubble at ground zero in 2001, searching for survivors — not even the toxic air, recalled his brother, Phil Alvarez. more

By Mike Smollins | 9/19/19

Dozens of residents attended the East Rockaway 9/11 memorial ceremony on the 18th anniversary of the attacks.

Never forget: Lynbrook, East Rockaway commemorate 9/11

Residents of Lynbrook and East Rockaway gathered on Sept. 11 to reflect and remember the victims of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, in somber ceremonies. more

By Mike Smollins | 9/18/19

The Village of Island Park hosted a 9/11 memorial ceremony on the 18th anniversary of the attacks at the memorial on Long Beach and Parma roads. Mayor Michael McGinty addressed attendees.

Never forget: Oceanside, Island Park commemorate 18th anniversary of 9/11

Oceanside and the Village of Island Park each took time to pause and reflect on the lives lost in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, during memorial ceremonies on the 18th anniversary of the tragedies. more

By Mike Smollins | 9/18/19

Members of the Franklin Square & Munson Fire Department listened as Ex-Chief John Novello and Chief John Salzman spoke about the lives lost in the Sept. 11 attacks.

Franklin Square & Munson Fire Department remembers the fallen, 18 years later

Nearly 100 Franklin Square community members and nearby residents gathered around a piece of steel from the World Trade Center on Sept. 8 to pay their respects to those who lost their lives in the … more

By Melissa Koenig | 9/11/19

Take a moment to reflect on 9/11

Next Wednesday will mark the 18th anniversary of one of the most tragic days in U.S. history, when 2,606 people were killed in the 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. more

9/6/19

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