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Retired FDNY chief constructs touching handmade tributes to honor 9/11 Bravest
first published Sep 6, 2026, 1:10 PM ET · 21 articles · title as published by New York Post – Metro
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- New York Post – MetroRetired FDNY chief constructs touching handmade tributes to honor 9/11 BravestSep 6, 2026, 1:10 PM ET
- amNewYork9/11 25 Years Later: Retired NYPD chief recalls duties protecting the city, and helping victims’ families grieveSep 8, 2026, 1:00 PM ET
- New York Post – MetroFDNY commish during 9/11 attacks slams Mamdani’s signing ceremony with terrorist’s lawyer, urges him to stay away from memorialSep 8, 2026, 6:08 PM ET
- New York Post – MetroNYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch blasts 9/11 revisionists blurring lines between heroes and terroristsSep 9, 2026, 1:44 PM ET
- amNewYork9/11 25 Years Later: NYPD adds more than 460 names to One Police Plaza memorial wall honoring officers who died of recovery-related illnessesSep 9, 2026, 3:35 PM ET
- New York Post – MetroNYPD ramping up deployments, launching ‘two major security operations’ — focused on 9/11 ceremonies, Rosh HashanahSep 9, 2026, 3:58 PM ET
- GothamistNYPD to increase presence for 9/11 and Jewish High HolidaysSep 9, 2026, 3:59 PM ET
- Patch NYCMore Than 450 Names Added To 9/11 NYPD Memorial WallSep 9, 2026, 5:57 PM ET
- amNewYork9/11 victim families rally in Manhattan urging Mamdani to skip Ground Zero memorial serviceSep 10, 2026, 1:00 PM ET
- New York Post – MetroNYC Council rolls out new street names remembering 9/11 attacks as it calls on state for more lessons in schoolsSep 10, 2026, 3:13 PM ET
- New York Post – MetroMamdani pays tribute to 9/11 victims, heroes during interfaith walk ending at NYC Islamic centerSep 11, 2026, 1:02 AM ET
- The City ReporterFor These 9/11 Survivors, Newly Published Air Quality Records Bring Some AnswersSep 11, 2026, 5:02 AM ET
- GothamistThe apolitical era of 9/11 ceremonies at Ground Zero is overSep 11, 2026, 6:30 AM ET
- New York Post – MetroRudy Giuliani shakes Zohran Mamdani’s hand at NYC 9/11 memorial ceremony after calling on mayor to skipSep 11, 2026, 10:47 AM ET
- New York Post – MetroZohran Mamdani and AOC spotted laughing at 9/11 ceremony while victims’ families weep during reading of namesSep 11, 2026, 12:39 PM ET
- The City ReporterPilgrims Flock to Ground Zero Pub for 9/11 MemorialSep 11, 2026, 2:18 PM ET
- New York Post – MetroLipreader reveals what Giuliani said to Zohran Mamdani in awkward exchange at 9/11 ceremonySep 11, 2026, 4:41 PM ET
- Spectrum News NY1Former police commissioner reflects on the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11Sep 11, 2026, 4:49 PM ET
- New York Post – MetroRudy Giuliani reveals what he told Mamdani during awkward handshake at 9/11 ceremonySep 11, 2026, 6:27 PM ET
- City & State NYMamdani attends Staten Island 9/11 event, over GOP rancorSep 11, 2026, 8:08 PM ET
- New York Post – MetroBlank wall in NYPD’s Hall of Heroes a grim sign more 9/11 deaths are comingSep 12, 2026, 11:26 AM ET
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Retired FDNY chief constructs touching handmade tributes to honor 9/11 Bravest
"There was one chief I worked with who had, on his locker, left a note: 'Tell my wife I love her and tell my family' " before heading to the WTC to help with rescue efforts that day. "He didn't know…
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Photo: amNewYorkamNewYork9/11 25 Years Later: Retired NYPD chief recalls duties protecting the city, and helping victims’ families grieve
Chief Joseph Fox was off on the morning of the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center and was ready to respond to Ground Zero. But NYPD Chief of Department Joseph Esposito was clear: “Do not respond…
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Photo: New York Post – MetroNew York Post – MetroFDNY commish during 9/11 attacks slams Mamdani’s signing ceremony with terrorist’s lawyer, urges him to stay away from memorial
Former FDNY Commissioner Tom Von Essen urged Mayor Zohran Mamdani to skip the 25th anniversary 9/11 ceremony, saying he'll offend families who lost loved ones in the terrorist attacks.
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Photo: New York Post – MetroNew York Post – MetroNYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch blasts 9/11 revisionists blurring lines between heroes and terrorists
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch pointedly called Wednesday for “moral clarity” ahead of the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks.
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Photo: amNewYorkamNewYork9/11 25 Years Later: NYPD adds more than 460 names to One Police Plaza memorial wall honoring officers who died of recovery-related illnesses
The NYPD held a special memorial unveiling at police headquarters on Wednesday with the names of hundreds of officers who died from illnesses related to 9/11 recovery operations at Ground Zero…
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Photo: New York Post – MetroNew York Post – MetroNYPD ramping up deployments, launching ‘two major security operations’ — focused on 9/11 ceremonies, Rosh Hashanah
More NYPD cops will be on the streets Friday than for any other 9/11 anniversary due to the ongoing war with Iran, and as the memorial coincides with the Jewish New Year, police officials said…
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Photo: GothamistGothamistNYPD to increase presence for 9/11 and Jewish High Holidays
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch at a security briefing on Sept. 9, 2026. There will be a "massive security operation" in place on Friday, according to NYPD Commissioner…
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Photo: Patch NYCPatch NYCMore Than 450 Names Added To 9/11 NYPD Memorial Wall
The names were added to the Wall of Honor at One Police Plaza.
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Photo: amNewYorkamNewYork9/11 victim families rally in Manhattan urging Mamdani to skip Ground Zero memorial service
As Mayor Zohran Mamdani took measures to remember and release records related to September 11, survivor family members at two Downtown rallies asked the mayor not to attend the Ground Zero memorial…
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Photo: New York Post – MetroNew York Post – MetroNYC Council rolls out new street names remembering 9/11 attacks as it calls on state for more lessons in schools
The City Council is rolling out 26 new 9/11 street and public place co-namings as the city prepares to mark 25 years since the attacks.
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Photo: New York Post – MetroNew York Post – MetroMamdani pays tribute to 9/11 victims, heroes during interfaith walk ending at NYC Islamic center
Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined an interfaith walk at an NYC Islamic center to honor 9/11 victims, amid calls for him to skip anniversary events.
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Photo: The City ReporterThe City ReporterFor These 9/11 Survivors, Newly Published Air Quality Records Bring Some Answers
The long overdue disclosure of reams of air quality records by the administration of Mayor Zohran Mamdani this week offered advocates and survivors some answers for what they knew for the last…
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The apolitical era of 9/11 ceremonies at Ground Zero is over
Protesters marched against Mayor Mamdani's attendance at the 9/11 memorial ceremony. Top Republicans like Rudy Giuliani, George Pataki and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman have called on Mayor…
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Photo: New York Post – MetroNew York Post – MetroRudy Giuliani shakes Zohran Mamdani’s hand at NYC 9/11 memorial ceremony after calling on mayor to skip
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and former Mayor Rudy Giuliani shook hands at Ground Zero ahead of the annual remembrance ceremony.
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Photo: New York Post – MetroNew York Post – MetroZohran Mamdani and AOC spotted laughing at 9/11 ceremony while victims’ families weep during reading of names
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez were seen yukking it up during the somber reading of 9/11 victims at Ground Zero during the 25th anniversary service.
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Photo: The City ReporterThe City ReporterPilgrims Flock to Ground Zero Pub for 9/11 Memorial
The crowd lined up before the opening, clustering around the barricade across from Ground Zero. A police officer opened the gate right at 8:30 a.m., surprised where they were headed — O’Hara’s Pub…
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Photo: New York Post – MetroNew York Post – MetroLipreader reveals what Giuliani said to Zohran Mamdani in awkward exchange at 9/11 ceremony
Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani and Mayor Mamdani had a tense – but civil – exchange at the 9/11 memorial service Friday, with an expert revealing the message “America’s Mayor” passed on to Hizzoner.
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Spectrum News NY1Former police commissioner reflects on the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11
Former Police Commissioner Ray Kelly began his second stint as head of the NYPD just months after the Sept. 11 attacks.
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Photo: New York Post – MetroNew York Post – MetroRudy Giuliani reveals what he told Mamdani during awkward handshake at 9/11 ceremony
Rudy Giuliani revealed to The Post on Friday that he shook Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s hand at the 9/11 ceremony because it was the right thing to do.
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Photo: City & State NYCity & State NYMamdani attends Staten Island 9/11 event, over GOP rancor
Unlike in past years, the mayor and other electeds were not asked to speak at the Postcards memorial event, hosted by GOP Borough President Vito Fossella.
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Photo: New York Post – MetroNew York Post – MetroBlank wall in NYPD’s Hall of Heroes a grim sign more 9/11 deaths are coming
The NYPD unveiled a new memorial wall honoring 469 officers who died of 9/11-related illnesses, leaving a blank wall open possibly for future names.
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