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Dimitrios Kambouris
September 11, 2011
Family members of victims wept as the names of the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives on Sept. 11 were read aloud during yesterday’s memorial service.
September 11, 2011
Yesterday, people from across the country — and the world — completed a pilgrimage to New York City to witness the power of the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11.
September 11, 2011
Thousands gathered yesterday at the site where hijacked United Airlines Flight 93 crashed, killing ing 40 people.
Memorable quotes from 9/11 service
September 11, 2011
From Mayor Michael Bloomberg to the families of victims, here are some memorable quotes from the 9/11 service.
9/11 memorial opens to the public
September 11, 2011
Today, for the first time, the National September 11 Memorial will open its gates to the public and show the nation what millions have waited a decade to see: The final resting place for the nearly 3,000 people killed in the attacks.
First responders join to remember victims
September 11, 2011
For many first responders, standing on the same ground where they tried in vain to save 2,749 people brought back haunting memories yesterday.
10 years after 9/11: ‘It doesn’t get any easier’
September 11, 2011
Yesterday’s 10-year anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks revealed a fresh wound that for some — even a decade later — never quite healed.
PHOTOS: The Tribute in Light ahead of 9/11 anniversary
September 09, 2011
During this somber weekend, we take a moment to reflect on these incredible photos of NYC shot by photographer Gene Taylor.
9/11 messages of remembrance
September 08, 2011
Words matter. Those of ordinary Americans have filled Metro’s pages as we mark the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, but at times of national crisis, it is often the words of our leaders that matter most. Here, they reflect on a decade that changed America.
Gone, not forgotten: NYPD honors fallen
September 08, 2011
This Thursday, the New York Police Department honored the officers killed on Sept. 11, 2001 with a somber ceremony at Lincoln Center.
Allen Payne: ‘9/11 was our Pearl Harbor moment — we knew we had enemies’
September 08, 2011
Allen Payne worked at the Justice Department in a building two blocks from the White House. “We were shocked and angry when the planes hit the WTC,” he recalls.
Diana Ogilvie: ‘Facing the horror directly gave us a common purpose’
September 08, 2011
As I approached the city, the news flash of the crash at the first of the twin towers hit the airwaves. I immediately felt a sense of dread and thought it was a terrorist act even while the announcer called it a freak accident.
9/11 memorial events in NYC this weekend:
September 08, 2011
New Yorkers will remember this weekend. Here’s Metro’s guide to events across the city.
9/11 first responders denied at memorial service
September 07, 2011
Anthony Flammia wants to place his feet firmly on the World Trade Center memorial plaza this Sunday, a place where 10 years ago he stood, directing people to safety away from the burning towers before they fell.
New words for a changed world
September 07, 2011
Pivotal moments in American history have always been expressed in shorthand: If you hear the words Pearl Harbor, Hiroshima or Three Mile Island, no further explanation is needed. 9/11 has achieved the same status, hoisting new phrases into the spotlight.
Rebirth of Lower Manhattan
September 07, 2011
Directly following the attacks on 9/11, thousands fled Lower Manhattan, and the area was a barren shell of the thriving commercial, residential and business center it is today.
Putting downtown New York City back on the map
September 07, 2011
Visitors and those seeking permanent residence alike have flocked back to Lower Manhattan in recent years, according to findings of various organizations like the Alliance for Downtown New York.
A timeline of world terror
September 07, 2011
9/11 was only the beginning.The following is a timeline of major terror events across the world in past decade.
The flag: Old glory united the US
September 07, 2011
In the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, many Americans gravitated to the one item that symbolized the country’s unity and resilience. That symbol became a hallmark at sporting events, houses of worship and even on niche merchandise worn by young and old, alike.
The symbolic importance of Ground Zero
September 07, 2011
During the decade since the 9/11 attacks, controversy has reigned at every step of the rebuilding process at Ground Zero.
9/11 left a lasting damage to the economy
September 07, 2011
It was terrorist mastermind Osama Bin Laden’s goal to leave a wake of economic decline in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks on America.
Rebranding Ground Zero
September 06, 2011
What’s in a name? A lot, according to Mayor Michael Bloomberg — especially when talking about the nation's most sacred site.
Books out now in honor of 9/11
September 06, 2011
Ten years after the tragedy of 9/11, a slew of books based on the attacks, the aftermath, and the our slow recovery have been published for the anniversary.
Conflicted on 9/11 jokes: How soon is too soon?
September 06, 2011
When is it OK to joke about 9/11, if ever? New York's professional comics are conflicted.
New York: Worth all the risks
September 06, 2011
It was like we lost our virginity on Sept. 11. Well, worse than that because losing your virginity is not really a terrible thing.
American response to 9/11: Heroes and villains
September 06, 2011
In the movies, the American response to 9/11 would be clear-cut: Determined, but with the best possible motives. There was, indeed, a lot of heroism. Inevitably, though, some Americans let their country down.
Simon Mars: Cynicism remains on the Arab street
September 06, 2011
Most people can remember where they were when the planes hit the twin towers. I was in my apartment in Dubai where I’d been living for over a year, working as a regional documentary producer for a start-up TV channel.
Highs and lows of the US War on Terror
September 06, 2011
From George W. Bush’s first mention of WMDs to the triumphant killing of Osama bin Laden here are the highs an lows of the last 10 years.
Where’s our sense of community?
September 06, 2011
National politics have always been rancorous as a rule — especially in the United States, where the two-party system imposes a definite “us vs. them” dichotomy.
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