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Published September 08Roslyn Harbor unveils America 250 Independence Garden
A new garden commemorating 250 years of American independence was unveiled Friday, bringing together local officials, first responders and residents to celebrate the nation’s milestone and the community’s own history. The Village of Roslyn Harbor held a dedication ceremony Sept.…
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Published September 08Great Neck memorials keep 9/11 victims’ memories alive
Twenty-five years later, the memories of those lost on Sept. 11, 2001, remain alive through memorials and landmarks dedicated in their honor. The sites give residents places to mourn, remember the lives lost and reflect on the courage and sacrifice that followed one of the…
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Published September 08Nassau County Chief Fire Marshal Michael Uttaro remembers 9/11
Twenty-five years later, Michael Uttaro can still see the fireball. On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, Uttaro was preparing to leave his home for the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department when he heard on the radio that a small plane had struck the World Trade Center. He went back…
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Published September 08Youth-led effort revitalizes American Guitar Museum in New Hyde Park
What began as an effort by two Great Neck high school students to replace a deteriorating fence has grown into a yearlong community project to revitalize the American Guitar Museum in New Hyde Park. Great Neck South High School students Elizabeth Kennedy and Megan Lu, both…
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Published September 03When the shofar is silent: A Rosh Hashanah message for all of us
There are moments when the calendar itself seems to speak. This year, as we remember Sept. 11 and approach Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, the Sabbath adds its own sacred message. Three themes come together: memory, renewal and peace. Sept. 11 asks us to remember. We remember…