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Read stories and view photos of Long Islanders who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001, and see the latest news headlines and more from Newsday.com as the nation marks this year's anniversary of 9/11.
Heroism captured on polaroid paper, a daughter following in her fathers footsteps and a narrow escape of the south tower. NewsdayTV remembers the 9/11 attacks 24 years later.
The NYPD was recommending that ticket holders budget extra time for entry due to the enhanced measures for the Yankees game versus the Detroit Tigers.
2m readLong Islanders gathered at the shore, at schools and in parks, or anywhere else, to share the attack's 24th anniversary with others.
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Crowds gathered at Point Lookout Beach and across LI to remember and honor those who lost their lives in the terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa has more.
Nearly a quarter century after the attacks, a region, a nation and the world are marking another anniversary of the attacks.
7m readJay Horwitz, John Franco, Todd Zeile, Al Leiter and Bobby Valentine visited FDNY Engine 3, Ladder 12 firehouse in Chelsea on Thursday.
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Florence Jones was one of the last seven people to escape the south tower of the World Trade Center. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports
Josephine Smith is the first daughter of a firefighter killed on 9/11 to join the FDNY. NewsdayTV Virginia Huie reports.
At the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, a new exhibit called "Faces of Ground Zero" captures the heroes of that tragic day. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.
Kristin Schnacky was greeted with heartfelt support on her wedding day, when nine firefighters in uniform and tuxedos showed up for the daughter of a fallen brother killed on 9/11. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.
A pair of Kenneth Cole high heels lost on Sept. 11, 2001, but later found are a symbol of survival for Florence Jones, of Riverhead.
4m readNearly 500 Long Islanders were killed in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. These are the stories of those who were lost.
"These losses continue to mount, and our heartbreak continues to grow," NYC's fire commissioner said at the ceremony.
2m readThe World Trade Center Health Program faces a projected $3 billion funding shortfall over the next 15 years.
2m readWilliam Giammarino, a retired NYPD Emergency Service Unit officer from Holtsville, can walk under his own power because a donor's lungs were implanted into his chest a year ago.
3m readJosephine Smith's father, an FDNY firefighter from Mastic, died on 9/11. She's continuing his legacy of service as an 11-year FDNY veteran.
4m readTown Supervisor Ed Smyth and council members read aloud the names of Huntington residents who lost their lives in the 9/11 attacks.
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The Town of Huntington on Sunday honored 43 residents who lost their lives in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks 24 years ago. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.
Campaign promises included making the site "a national monument, protected and maintained by the United States of America."
2m readBurke worked at the collapsed World Trade Center as part of rescue and recovery efforts.
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The remains include those of a Floral Park resident, officials said.
3m readAt a screening Wednesday of the documentary "DUST: The Lingering Legacy of 9/11," filmmaker Bridget Gormley said her focus is "making sure we get the funds from the government" for the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund.
Advocates and first responders were among attendees at a screening of the documentary "DUST: The Lingering Legacy of 9/11."
1m readWhile many responders' symptoms improved after a decade, about 10% experienced worsening symptoms after 20 years, the study said.
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Results of the cancer study now are expected to be published by April 30, according to Northwell Health.
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Among those who have received notice of being rehired are a researcher, a physician and those who help survivors, first responders and others.
2m readJohn Feal, an advocate for those sickened from exposure to toxins after the 9/11 attacks, said staffing cuts are creating widespread anxiety among first responders in the program.
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"We have said we'd never forget; these are heroes," said Sen. Chuck Schumer. "Stop messing around with our heroes."
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U.S. Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-Bayport) said he would look into the firing of Dr. John Howard, which he called an "unfortunate mistake."
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More than 140,000 survivors diagnosed with illnesses after the 2001 terrorist attacks have been enrolled in the program.
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Revere was a devoted family man and well-known softball player on Long Island.
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The plan would cover costs projected to grow to about $2.7 billion over the next six decades.
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A commemorative climb in Flushing raised funds for the families of firefighters who died on 9/11 or from related illnesses afterward.
2m readForty of the 42 officers died of illnesses contracted from exposure to toxic chemicals at Ground Zero after 9/11.
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Runners by the thousands took part in the 23rd annual Tunnel to Towers race on a rainy day in lower Manhattan.
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In the aftermath of the attacks, officials said the air was safe. The federal government has admitted it was wrong, but less is known about what the city knew.
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As we remember those we lost on 9/11, we're looking at the ongoing battle to secure long term protection for first responders and the latest twists and turns in the cases of the accused terrorists.
The annual commemorations have taken on added meaning over the years, as thousands more have died of illnesses related to exposure at Ground Zero.
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Ceremonies in New York City and across Long Island mark the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
Victims' families, police, firefighters, medics and other first responders from Long Island and across the region once again gathered to honor those lost.
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"If I had to put four people on the Mount Rushmore of the 9/11 community, she would be one of them," said John Feal of FealGood Foundation, which advocates for 9/11 first responders.
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Roko Camaj had spectacular views working high above the busy streets of Manhatten as a window washer at the Twin Towers. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie and Roko's son, Vincent, honor his legacy.
Memorials around the world mark the 9/11 attacks but each anniverary brings global attention to New York City.
4m readBut scientists say they have been unable to identify the victims because of lack of genetic reference samples to make comparisons.
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The names of eight Town of Oyster Bay residents who died of illnesses related to the 9/11 attacks were added to the Walls of Honor at Tobay Beach.
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"I know this stuff happens to everybody. But sometimes it's just a little more than it should be," retired FDNY official Stephen Doyle, 57, said of memory problems after working at Ground Zero following 9/11.
4m readA low-key ceremony in the Village of Brightwaters included survivors and relatives of those killed in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
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3,000 American flags were placed in Ackerson Plaza in Brightwaters to honor those lost on 9/11. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.
The FDNY honored added the names of 32 firefighters who have died of 9/11-related illnesses to its memorial wall in a ceremony Wednesday. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.
"I remember how we all immediately honored the lives we lost by coming together as one community, undivided in their names," Huntington Town Supervisor Ed Smyth said.
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The bill was introduced in March 2023 and remains waiting to be heard by the House Oversight Committee.
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The closing stems from an issue over needed building repairs.
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