“When I’m running through the tunnel,” Lindsey Tighe said, “I’m just thinking about what Stephen Siller did, thinking about all the firefighters” that ran along the same route, on their …
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By Zach Gottehrer-Cohen
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10/5/17
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Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill championed by State Sen. Todd Kaminsky earlier this month that would provide sick time to the people who worked on the rescue, recovery and cleanup after the World …
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By Bridget Downes and Zach Gottehrer Cohen
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9/21/17
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“One flag for each life lost,” said Dinah Finora, co-leader of one of the Girl Scout troops that took part in Rockville Centre’s Sept. 11 memorial ceremony on Sept. 17. Groups of scouts, from …
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By Zach Gottehrer-Cohen
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9/21/17
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The hundreds of people streaming into Point Lookout Park on Monday morning for a ceremony to dedicate the Town of Hempstead’s permanent 9/11 memorial passed through an arch at the front entrance, formed by two fire engines’ tower ladders and a massive American flag. The Point Lookout-Lido Fire Department erected the arch.
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By Scott Brinton
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9/11/17
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Hurricane Harvey was a brutal reminder that storms happen. We Long Islanders who lived through Hurricane Sandy, like Louisianans who lived through Hurricane Katrina, can only shudder to think . . .
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9/7/17
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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 . . .
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9/7/17
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For many people, the holiday season is a perfect time to spread cheer and happiness while spending time with their families. But for others, it is the most difficult part of the year, especially …
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By Brian Kacharaba
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11/30/16
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Many Long Islanders identify terrorism as their No. 1 concern, and rightfully so. Our nation’s response to the perpetual threat from violent Islamist supremacists . . .
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10/13/16
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On Sept. 9, 2001, Franklin Square resident Michael Kiefer, 25, completed the Town of Hempstead Triathlon, in Point Lookout, in just under 1 hour, 12 minutes.
Michael’s parents, Bud and …
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By Steve Smirti
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9/7/16
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Sept. 11 will be etched into most people’s minds forever. Those who were alive to witness the tragedy of that day can paint a vivid picture of where they were and how the events unfolded.
For …
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By Steve Smirti
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9/7/16
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