Victims of 9/11-related illnesses honored at new Nassau County memorial
On Thursday, there was a special tribute ahead of the 20th anniversary of 9/11 honoring not only those who died that day, but also the first responders who lost their lives after battling 9/11-related illnesses.
Suffolk County students plant flags for 9/11 anniversary
Students planted nearly 300 American flags in front of Kings Park High School in Suffolk County in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.
9/11 responders and other workers pay it forward as volunteers
HEART 9/11 is a nonprofit organization made up of current and former police officers, firefighters, laborers, electricians, ironworkers, and carpenters who volunteer to respond to communities affected by disasters.
Americans asked to honor 20th anniversary of 9/11 through service
AmeriCorps, which has spent decades uniting Americans through service, is calling for volunteers for 9/11 Day projects — hoping to recapture the unity that swept the nation after the attacks.
Ground zero rebuilding still unfinished, 20 years later
Even after two decades, the work to rebuild the World Trade Center complex after its destruction in the Sept. 11 attacks is still incomplete.
NYPD increasing security for 9/11 ceremonies
While officials say there is no specific credible threat to Saturday's ceremonies to mark the 20th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, the city is treating the event as an elevated threat environment and increasing security.
‘I can hear you! The rest of the world hears you’: George W. Bush’s bullhorn speech
Former President George W. Bush lifted a bullhorn to his lips and gave a historic speech from the rubble at Ground Zero after the World Trade Center towers fell on Sept. 11, 2001. This is what he said.
Tunnel to Towers: Brother of firefighter who died on 9/11 made helping others his mission
Stephen Siller lost his life on 9/11 as he helped people escape the World Trade Center before it collapsed. His brother, Frank, started “Tunnel to Towers,” a foundation aimed at helping other military and first responders’ families.
Remembering Ronald Bucca, 'The Flying Fireman' | 9/11: 20 Years Later
To understand just how Fire Marshal Ronald Bucca ended up inside the south tower of the World Trade Center on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, one must understand what happened to him in the line of duty in 1986.
Most Americans over 30 remember where they were on 9/11, survey says
“Nothing can capture the feeling I had walking out of Carlyle on Union Square and seeing the first tower smoking,” Michael Roth told New York University.
9/11: Over 20 years, public opinion on wars, terrorism shifted, Pew says
Research compiled by the Pew Research Center shows that in the decades since 9/11, Americans’ outlooks on wars, politics and terrorism have dramatically shifted.
Retired firefighter builds ceremonial truck to honor friend who died of 9/11 illness
A retired FDNY firefighter is planning to mark this year's solemn anniversary with a special gift honoring his best friend, an NYPD officer who died of cancer related to his time at Ground Zero.
2 more 9/11 victims identified this week
New York City's medical examiner's office is continuing the difficult task of identifying remains recovered from the rubble of the World Trade Center.
Identifying World Trade Center remains continues 20 years after 9/11
New York City's medical examiner's office is continuing the difficult task of identifying remains recovered from the rubble of the World Trade Center. Just days before the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, officials say they have identified the remains of two more people.
NYPD treating 9/11 anniversary in 'elevated threat environment'
The NYPD said it is treating the 9/11 anniversary in an 'elevated threat environment' despite no known credible threats against New York City.
9/11 as American History: Schoolteachers prepare lessons
Schoolteachers and administrators on Long Island are faced with the challenge of teaching an important piece of history that most of their students weren't even alive for — the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
New DNA technology approved to identify remains of more than 1,100 victims of 9/11
Cutting-edge DNA technology will be used to analyze the remains of more than 1,100 victims of the Sept. 11 attack on the World Trade Center that have yet to be identified.
New DNA technology approved to identify remains of more than 1,100 victims 9/11 victims
Cutting-edge DNA technology will be used to analyze the remains of more than 1,100 victims of the Sept. 11 attack on the World Trade Center that have yet to be identified.
Dogs of 9/11: Heroic canines combed debris, offered comfort
Thousands of firefighters and emergency medical personnel responded to Ground Zero, including more than 300 specialized canine search and rescue teams.
9/11 attack prompted more security, less privacy for travelers
Ask anyone old enough to remember travel before Sept. 11, 2001, and you're likely to get a gauzy recollection of what flying was like.