In N.J. town that lost dozens on 9/11, memorial garden is a place of solace
Middletown, New Jersey, had more residents killed in the terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, than any other town outside of New York City.
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Middletown, New Jersey, had more residents killed in the terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, than any other town outside of New York City.
As of late August, the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund has received 112,000 claims, awarding more than $18 billion.
For 25 years, we've paid somber tribute to the victims of 9/11. That includes broadcast engineers Isaias Rivera and Robert Pattison, two members of our CBS News New York family. They were at work on the 110th floor of the north tower, where the antenna and transmission mast kept New York television stations on the air. A total of six engineers who were up there died that day. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
Engine 226 in Brooklyn suffered great sorrow on Sept. 11, 2001, but through the pain a legacy of fallen comrades has been preserved and passed on.
Retired at the time, Beckwith, who spent 30 years with the FDNY, responded to the devastation at ground zero and was captured in an iconic moment with President George W. Bush. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
As of late August, the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund has received 112,000 claims, awarding more than $18 billion. Tens of thousands of people were sickened after the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Thirty seven people from that town died that day and they are now memorialized in a park by the train station. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan has some of their stories.
The FDNY station in Boerum Hill lost four firefighters on Sept. 11, 2001, and, inspired by their memory, has since embraced the idea of extended family. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
It has been 25 years since the terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, but the struggles of first responders continue as many are still getting sick and dying from 9/11-related illnesses decades later. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
The Empty Sky Memorial at Liberty State Park in Jersey City honored the hundreds of New Jersey residents killed in the 9/11 attacks Thursday.
Feal spoke to CBS News New York on Thursday about newly released documents that are raising tough questions about what first responders were told about the air they were breathing after the attacks.
The Empty Sky Memorial at Liberty State Park in Jersey City hosted a ceremony Thursday honoring the hundreds of New Jersey residents killed in the 9/11 attacks. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
The New York City Council is calling on the state Legislature to mandate a statewide 9/11 curriculum in schools, and they're taking new steps to memorialize and honor those impacted by the terrorist attacks. CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has the story.
The enormity of what happened on Sept. 11, 2001, and the aftermath, has had a profound impact not only on the physical health of so many, but their mental health as well.
Young, who now lives in Texas, agreed to spend some time with his old colleagues to reflect on an assignment that's still front and center to him 25 years later.
He spokes with CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson and Jessica Moore on Thursday, touching on the horrors and heroism of that day.
As CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu reports, those who were affected go beyond police and firefighters. It was also iron, construction, sanitation workers, and even Verizon workers. One shared his story.
At ground zero, preparations are underway for Friday's solemn ceremony. Thousands of law enforcement officers and special units will be out in force across Lower Manhattan. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Former President George W. Bush gave rare remarks on Wednesday as Americans mark 25 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
As governor of New York on Sept. 11, 2001, George Pataki was responsible for many of the decisions being made at the highest level of state government. He recently reflected on that somber day.
CBS News New York's Jessica Moore spoke to Pataki about many other topics, including what he wants future generations to know about New Yorkers' resolve.
The event at Engine 16/Ladder 7 in Kips Bay was one of several memorial services, community events and acts of service across New York City on Thursday. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
An organization that started as a way for people to donate supplies to firefighters has become an essential source of mental health services for FDNY members.
Though none of them were even born in 2001, students at Commack High School continue to pass on memories of the 9/11 terror attacks.
The former commissioner spoke with CBS News New York's Mary Calvi and reflected on the bravery he witnessed that day and one person he always remembers when he returns to Ground Zero.
