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Downtown

February 26, 2012

City Remembers 1993 WTC Bombing on 19th Anniversary

The city paused on Feb. 26, 2012 to remember the victims of the 1993 WTC attack.

Manhattan

February 07, 2012

Vendor Who Helped Foil Times Square Bomber Running for Congress

Times Square vendor Duane Jackson, who helped prevent a terrorist car-bombing, is running for congress.

Midtown

January 03, 2012

Musical Umbrellas, Red Underpants Forecast for 2012, Says Fortune Teller

The Amazing Kreskin weighs in on 2012's fads and events.

Downtown

October 07, 2011

Order to Shoot Down Planes Would Come From Mayor, Says Kelly

Mayor Michael Bloomberg would have the final say to shoot down a terrorist plane, Police Commissioner Ray Kelly told the City Council Thursday.

Downtown

September 26, 2011

Emotional Tunnel to Towers Run After 10th Anniversary of 9/11

Thousands came out Sunday for the 10th Annual Tunnel to Towers Run to honor Firefighter Stephen Siller, who died on 9/11.

Manhattan

May 12, 2011

Most New Yorkers Say They Wouldn't Try to Fix a Ticket, Poll Finds

The majority of New Yorkers called ticket-fixing by police a serious crime, according to a new poll out Thursday.

Downtown

May 04, 2011

Obama to Lay Wreath at Ground Zero Thursday

Support for the president is up after the death of Osama bin Laden, a new poll shows.

Downtown

March 30, 2011

9/11 Families Fear Budget Cuts Will Halt Identification of Remains

The chief medical examiner has warned that budget cuts would make identifying remains "very difficult."

Downtown

January 19, 2011

Ground Zero Firefighter Dies From Lung Disease

Firefighter William Quick, 55, died from lung disease after spending months in the toxic dust at Ground Zero after 9/11.

Midtown

November 30, 2010

Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting Ceremony Will Be 'Perfectly Safe,' Mayor Says

Mayor Bloomberg said New Yorkers should be confident in the security for the Rockefeller Tree Lighting ceremony.

Manhattan

November 17, 2010

First Guantanamo Detainee Tried in Civilian Court Cleared on 284 Counts, Guilty on 1

A former Gitmo detainee who participated in the 1998 bombings of U.S. embassies in Africa was cleared of 284 charges.

Manhattan

July 16, 2010

Report Warned of Terror Attack on NYC Nightclubs During Holiday Season

Extremists discussed city restaurants and nightclubs as possible targets for a terror attack last winter, FOX news reported.

Downtown

May 04, 2010

Times Square Car Bomb One of Several Attacks Thwarted in the City Since 9/11

DNAinfo's timeline shows the city has averted disaster nine times since 9/11.

Downtown

March 19, 2010

9/11 Settlement 'Not Enough' for Ground Zero Workers, Federal Judge Rules

DNAinfo's timeline shows the city has averted disaster nine times since 9/11.

Downtown

March 12, 2010

Robert Pattinson’s New Film 'Remember Me' Has Tragic 9/11 Undertones

DNAinfo's timeline shows the city has averted disaster nine times since 9/11.