On Sept. 11, 2001, at least 15 people who lived in, or grew up in, the Mid Hudson Valley died in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon in Washington D.C. More.
9/11 victims from Mid Hudson Valley included firefighters, financial workers, veterans
From memory to history: How America will remember Sept. 11 on 20th anniversary
Across the United States on Saturday, memorial events and observances will be held to honor the victims and remember the legacy of the Sept. 11 terror attacks. More.
9/11 Families Return to Ground Zero With a Mission; ‘Trust Me, It Will Get Better’
Jeanmarie Hargrave corralled a group of tourists from Atlanta who were taking photos of the miraculous Callery pear, a living tree that was found broken in the smoky ruins of Ground Zero and slowly nursed to health. More.
The things they kept: 9/11 survivors and family members open up about the mementos that helped them heal
It could be something as small and simple as a pillow. An ID card. A suit. A chunk of concrete. For those who’ve lost someone or experienced trauma, such objects of memory can often be sources of hope and healing. More.
Books Can Help Kids Learn About What Happened On 9/11. Here Are Some Good Ones
The topic of Sept. 11, 2001 is very complex. On that day, when I was trying to comfort a classroom of terrified eighth graders — much less understand it myself — I couldn't see the dots that needed to be connected. More.
Smithsonian Artifacts That Tell the Story of 9/11
Following the tragedies that took place on September 11, 2001, curators at the Smithsonian Institution recognized the urgency of documenting this unprecedented moment in American history. More.
VOICES Center of Resilience to host two-day symposium for 20th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
A two-day symposium will look back on the events of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and look forward to the future of the city. On Sept. 9-10, VOICES Center for Resilience will host its 20th Anniversary Remembrance Symposium. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days at the New York Marriott Downtown, located at 85 West Street, and online. More.
Piece of North Tower destroyed on 9/11 rests in courtyard at Bartram Trail
Jim Springfield scanned over it and signed the bottom. He forgot about it not long after that. There were plenty of other responsibilities on the desk of the Bartram Trail High School principal. More.