The United Community Civic Association held its “Candlelight Memorial of Music” on Monday, September 12, at McManus Memorial Park (81st Street and Ditmars Blvd.) to remember, glorify, and celebrate with song and prayer the thousands of innocent souls lost on September 11, 2001. This was the 21st Anniversary commemoration. More.
The 21st Anniversary 9/11 ‘Candlelight Memorial Of Music’
The Other Victims of 9/11
Around 3,000 people we’ve been told, were killed due to the 9/11 attacks; an incident claimed to be the biggest terrorist attack in the world. We’ve heard stories of some of these victims and seen tributes held for them.. More.
“I do it for them:” Tunnel to Towers 5k returns, honors fallen heroes from 9/11
“And it’s great running with the firemen out there. They’re all geared up and it kind of pushes you a little bit because there was a few times I wanted to quit,” Runner Ben Hollinger said. More.
USD 207 remembers 9/11 with 15th annual Freedom Walk
Unified School District 207 students, staff, faculty and family members gathered to remember the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, honor the lives lost, and celebrate the service of first responders and service members around the nation Sept. 9 at Normandy Field. More.
Remembering the sometimes forgotten 9/11 first responders
Lincoln County Republican Women’s Club hosted their annual first responder appreciation luncheon on Sept. 12 this year with the focus being on 9/11. It’s been 21 years since the tragedy happened. More.
New push to terminate Donald Trump's Bronx golf contract again rejected
Families of the victims of the September 11th attacks joined New York City Council members in a push for the city to cut ties with the Trump Organization's public golf course in the Bronx, a call that was again rejected by the city Department of Parks. More.
FDNY adds 37 names to memorial wall in Brooklyn to honor victims of 9/11-related illnesses
Just three days after the reading of names of the September 11th victims, new names were added to honor those who died this year from 9/11-related illnesses. FDNY Lieutenant John Raftery was one of the 37 names added Wednesday to the memorial wall at FDNY headquarters in downtown Brooklyn. More.
Some 9/11 families "outraged" over potential plea deals for five defendants held at Guantanamo Bay
CBS News has confirmed military prosecutors and defense attorneys are negotiating potential plea deals that could take the death penalty off the table for five defendants charged in connection with the 9/11 attack – and some families of victims are upset by the news, reports CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge. More.