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Construction of One World Trade Center is now well under way. The super-structure, which will replace the twin towers, is scheduled for completion in 2013.

On Aug. 5, I traveled to ground zero in Lower Manhattan to photograph the epicenter of the worst terrorist attacks on American soil, nearly 10 years later. As I scaled the subway steps leading to Vesey Street, on the north side of what had been the World Trade Center before September 11, 2001, I was uncertain what to expect when I reached the top of the staircase. The last time that I visited ground zero, in August 2006, I felt forlorn. It was a hauntingly empty place. What would I find this time? more

By Scott Brinton | 9/8/11

A place to reflect in Rockville Centre

Rockville Centre Mayor Francis Murray and Deputy Mayor Nancy Howard were on hand as Marianela Jordan, far right above, of the governor’s office arrived at the Recreation Center on Tuesday to supervise the installation of museum-quality artifacts, and the stories behind them, that are part of New York Remembers, a statewide recognition of the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. more

8/24/11

Joseph F. Kelly, left, and Bud Cosgrove are co-grand marshals of this year's parade.

Rockville Centre's St. Pat's parade steps off Saturday

The 15th annual Rockville Centre St. Patrick’s Parade will step off on Saturday at noon from the corner of North Long Beach Road and Maple Avenue, proceed down Maple Avenue past Village Hall and end at North Village Avenue. more

Judy Rattner | 3/16/11

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

Mosque near ground zero prompts soul-searching

Not every controversy is resolved with an easy thumbs-up or thumbs-down — not if you try to use your heart and soul rather than the knee jerk. And if you add your brain, the decision-making becomes even more prickly and challenging. more

Randi Kreiss | 8/12/10

The Rev. Randall Broger of the Oceanside Interfaith Council addressed a crowd of about 100 at the organization’s annual 9/11 memorial at Schoolhouse Green last year on Sept. 11. The interfaith council paid tribute to those who died on 9/11 and had Rev. Bonnie Giebfried, a first responder on 9/11, speak to those in attendance about what it was like to be at Ground Zero on that day.

Those who have fallen

Eight years have passed since that dark day in our nation’s history. The observance of September 11 continues to be a time for remembrance, healing and solace, and hope for the future. The Herald hopes this photo page of victims, killed in the terrorists attacks in New York, who had a connection to Oceanside — some were born and grew up in the town, others lived there as adults or served in its fire department — will help memorialize them. more

9/10/09

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