Fifth Street in East Meadow on Sunday was renamed to Firefighter Joseph A. Hatzelman Street, in honor of the late 9/11 Ground Zero first responder who was from East Meadow. Credit: James Carbone. More.
East Meadow street renamed for late 9/11 first responder
Oceanside park named in honor of late 9/11 hero Luis Alvarez
A large green sign at Terrell Avenue Park in Oceanside bears the name of late former NYPD Bomb Squad Det. Luis Alvarez, ensuring that those who enter the grounds will not forget his contributions during and long after 9/11. On May 25, dozens of Alvarez’s friends and family gathered at the park for the ceremony, at which it was renamed Detective Luis G. Alvarez Memorial Park in his honor. More.
Voices Center for Resilience Announces 20th Anniversary Calendar
Voices Center for Resilience (VOICES), formerly Voices of September 11th, is announcing their 20th Anniversary Programs – Remembrance, Reflection and Resilience – by honoring the lives lost in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, and providing support for those who have been impacted since. More.
July Deadline Approaching for Some to Register With 9/11 Fund
A July deadline looms for some people seeking compensation for injury, illness, or death tied to the 9/11 terror attacks. The September 11th Victim Compensation Fund was created to aid survivors and first responders, or their families. More.
Man walking 500 miles to honor fallen heroes of 9/11 attacks
To honor his brother’s sacrifice, one man is planning to walk 500 miles to thank first responders for their everyday heroism and commemorate the 20-year anniversary of the 2001 terror attacks. Frank Siller lost his brother Stephen, who answered the call on 9/11 by running with his firefighter gear through Brooklyn Battery Tunnel toward the Twin Towers. More.
Man walking 500 miles to honor fallen heroes of 9/11 attacks
To honor his brother’s sacrifice, one man is planning to walk 500 miles to thank first responders for their everyday heroism and commemorate the 20-year anniversary of the 2001 terror attacks. Frank Siller lost his brother Stephen, who answered the call on 9/11 by running with his firefighter gear through Brooklyn Battery Tunnel toward the Twin Towers. More.
Park renamed in honor of Detective Luis Alvarez who fought for 9/11 victims' rights
A park in Oceanside was named after an NYPD detective who was a champion for 9/11 victims' rights. Nassau County officials were joined Tuesday afternoon by the family of Detective Luis G. Alvarez and other NYPD officers for the unveiling. More.
Oceanside park redesigned in honor of fallen champion for 9/11 first responders
A newly redesigned park in Oceanside just unveiled Tuesday is paying tribute to a fallen hometown hero. NYPD Detective Luis Alvarez died in 2019 from cancer stemming from his work on Sept. 11, 2001 at ground zero. Through his advocacy work for his fellow first responders, funding for 9/11 heroes will remain in place until 2092. More.