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Members of Bellmore Fire Department Company 601 carried wreaths commemorating firefighters who died in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and laid them at a memorial constructed of a World Trade Center steel beam.

Bellmore F.D. pays homage to 9/11 victims

Dozens gathered at Bellmore Fire Department headquarters for a somber service commemorating the 13th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks last Thursday. The department hosted the … more

By Julie Mansmann | 9/17/14

Junior Frank Porcelli placed a carnation in front of one of the plaques which honor the Seaford High School graduates who perished in the attacks.

Yesterday’s horror is today’s history

Sept. 11, 2001 is one of those days in history where people remember where they were and what they were doing when they heard the tragic news. Americans collectively mourned on a day when answers were hard to come by. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 9/17/14

The Seaford community gathered in front of the high school on Sept. 11 to mark the 13th anniversary of the terrorist attacks and to pay tribute to five local victims.

Bells toll for Seaford 9/11 victims

Tom, Timmy, John, Rob and Michael — if you live in Seaford you know these hometown boys who lost their lives in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Last week, on Patriot’s Day and the 13th anniversary of 9/11, hundreds of Seafordites gathered on the lawn of Seaford High School to honor their memories and to celebrate their inspirational leadership. more

By Laura Schofer | 9/17/14

Trustee John Tufarelli, far left, Town of Hempstead Councilman James Darcy, Island Park Mayor Michael McGinty, Valley Stream Mayor Ed Fare, Samantha Fare, State Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, Nassau County Legislator Carrie Solages and Monsignor Romualdo A. Sosing at Valley Stream’s Sept. 11 ceremony at Hendrickson Park.

Valley Stream honors 9/11 victims

More than 300 people gathered at the Sept. 11 memorial at Hendrickson Park on Sept. 11 to honor the thirty-nine Valley Stream residents and Central High School District alumni who died in the … more

By Micah Danney mdanney@liherald.com | 9/17/14

Aaron Schlectman of East Meadow Boy Scout Troop 157 stood solemnly at the community Sept. 11 ceremony.

East Meadow remembers lives lost

An audio glitch toward the end of the East Meadow Fire Department’s Sept. 11 remembrance ceremony last Thursday resulted in a performance of “God Bless America,” sung by those in attendance, without musical accompaniment. more

By David Weingrad | 9/16/14

Claire Dean recited names of Sept. 11 victims, including her father, Billy Dean.

County honors Sept. 11 victims

Thirteen years after the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center that claimed nearly 3,000 lives, Nassau County held a candlelight remembrance ceremony to honor those who died that day. more

By David Weingrad | 9/10/14

John Sottnik, left, and Ralph Pollock presented the colors at the ceremony last Saturday morning at the Wantagh American Legion.

Wantagh remembers

More than 100 people gathered at the Wantagh American Legion last Saturday morning to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 9/10/14

Wantagh and Seaford to remember 9/11

Patriot Day services will be held in Wantagh and Seaford to honor local residents killed in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. The Wantagh American Legion Post 1273 will hold its service and ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 6, at 10 a.m., at the Legion’s Post, at 3484 Park Avenue in Wantagh. In Seaford, a candle-lighting ceremony will take place next Thursday, Sept. 11, at 7 p.m., at Seaford High School. more

By Laura Schofer | 9/3/14

Why you should support the September 11 Museum

Nearly 13 years later, the world officially has a place that captures the emotion and heroism of the horrific Sept. 11 attacks. And let me tell you, the National September 11 Memorial and Museum is an amazing and truly inspiring place . . . more

5/29/14

The unveiling of a street sign dedicated to Officer Francis T. Pitone, an NYPD officer and Sept. 11 first responder who died last August, was met with applause.

Street dedicated to 9/11 first responder

Hanging below the traditional green street sign on Corey Lane in East Meadow is another one, a blue commemorative sign reading “Officer Francis T. Pitone Ln,” in honor of a 20-year New York Police Department officer, a first responder after the Sept. 11 attacks, who died last August. more

By David Weingrad | 4/2/14

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