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Nikki and Kyle Sliwak, with their choice of uniform number for the Wantagh Warriors, honor their father, Robert, who played football and baseball for the Seaford Vikings, and died on Sept. 11.

Kyle and Nikki Sliwak have few memories of their father, Robert, who died in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, when they were just 3. Yet he plays a major role in their lives, especially when they suit up for the Wantagh Warriors. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 12/16/15

Salk Middle School social studies teacher Samantha McKevitt asked her seventh-grade students, who were born in 2003, what they knew about the terrorist attacks.

Teaching September 11 in the schools

As Samantha McKevitt’s seventh-grade social studies students settled into their desks last Friday at Jonas Salk Middle School, they prepared to talk about a topic on the mind of most Americans that day — the 14th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 9/16/15

A candlelight vigil hosted by the East Meadow Fire Department last Friday in Veterans Memorial Park marked the 14th anniversary of the Sept. 11 World Trade Center attacks. Some 300 residents joined the department to pay their respects.

East Meadow commemorates Sept. 11

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

By John O’ Brien Sr. | 9/15/15

Although Many were too Young to remember the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, or weren’t born yet, local Scouts still came out to Wantagh’s 9/11 ceremony last Sunday morning to pay tribute to the victims.

Wantagh pays tribute to 9/11 victims

Wantagh American Legion Post 1273 held its 14th annual Patriot Day ceremony on Sunday to remember those who were killed in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. more

By Rebecca Anderson | 9/15/15

Sean Leno of Boy Scout Troop 240 placed a flower at the memorial. (Susan Grieco/Herald)

West Hempstead remembers 9/11

West Hempstead marked the 14th anniversary of the September 11 attacks with a ceremony to honor the people who were lost that day. more

9/12/15

Mayor Patti McDonald addressed the large crowd. (Susan Grieco/Herald)

Malverne remembers those lost on 9/11

Malverne honored those lost on September 11, 2001 with a ceremony. more

9/12/15

The Rev. Frank Nelson of Maria Regina Church tolled the bell in honor of the five Seaford High School graduates who died in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

Seaford honors Sept. 11 victims

Michael Wittenstein was at Seaford’s Sept. 11 ceremony both in spirit and in person on Friday night. Upwards of 1,000 people gathered on the high school’s front lawn to honor Wittenstein (class of 1985) and the four other graduates who were killed in the terrorist attacks 14 years earlier. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 9/11/15

Gabriella Campielli of the marching band held her flag up high. (Penny Frondelli/Herald)

Oceanside remembers 9/11

Oceanside marked the 14th anniversary of the September 11 attacks with a ceremony on the Schoolhouse Green. About 300 people attended, ranging from senior citizens and veterans to children who were born years after the tragedy. more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 9/11/15

Naval Officer Andrew Demarsico, right, of Valley Stream, received a citation from Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano in 2009.

A military career born of 9/11

Andrew Demarsico wasn’t sure what he wanted to do when he graduated from Valley Stream Central High School in 2005, but he was always struck by the sight of a person in a crisp military uniform. … more

By Micah Danney mdanney@liherald.com | 9/11/15

The WTC steel beam was placed at a memorial set up in VFW plaza on West Park Avenue and Grand Boulevard last December. It will be formerly dedicated this Sunday.

World Trade Center steel to be dedicated Sunday

A steel beam recovered from the wreckage of the World Trade Center will be dedicated at a ceremony on Sunday to honor the first responders and victims of the terrorist attacks of Sept.11, 2001. Its … more

By Matthew Ern | 9/10/15

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