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Trump To Mark 9/11 Anniversary At Pentagon, Yankees Game Trump To Mark 9/11 Anniversary At Pentagon, Yankees Game
Trump To Mark 9/11 Anniversary At Pentagon, Yankees Game Donald Trump’s Sept. 11 schedule will take him from solemn remembrance to the roar of the crowd. The president's plans for the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks were released Tuesday, Sept. 9, offering a mix of official ceremony and personal tradition. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that Trump will begin his commemorations with a memorial event at the Pentagon, paying tribute to those lost in the 2001 attacks. Later that evening, Trump will head to Yankee Stadium for the Detroit Tigers-New York Yankees game, the final contest in a three-game series. The…

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by Joe Lombardi
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9/11 Responder, Retired Greenwich Firefighter Has Big Plans After Winning $500K In CT Lottery 9/11 Responder, Retired Greenwich Firefighter Has Big Plans After Winning $500K In CT Lottery
9/11 Responder, Retired Greenwich Firefighter Has Big Plans After Winning $500K In CT Lottery A retired firefighter and 9/11 responder plans to take a well-earned vacation with his wife after landing a $500,000 jackpot playing the CT Lottery.  Patrick Gordiski struck it rich playing the '$500,000 CA$HWORD' game, which challenges players to complete crossword-style puzzles. Fittingly, it was the letter V, the final piece in spelling "victory," that clinched him the grand prize. He bought the ticket at Byram Smoke Shop on Mill Street in Greenwich. The store will get a $5,000 bonus for the sale.  Gordiski was a member of the Greenwich Fire Department for nearl…

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by Josh Lanier
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Veteran Police Officer In Westchester Dies From 9/11 Related Illness Veteran Police Officer In Westchester Dies From 9/11 Related Illness
Veteran Police Officer In Westchester Dies From 9/11 Related Illness A longtime police officer in Westchester County has died as a result of a 9/11 related illness. New Rochelle Deputy Police Commissioner Robert Gazzola announced that on Thursday, Aug. 16, Police Officer Kathleen O’Connor, a 20-year veteran of the force, died following a “long and courageous battle." O’Connor began her career in New Rochelle in January 1998 and was most recently assigned as a Warrant Officer in the department’s Criminal Investigations Division.  Following the Sept. 11 terrorist attack, O’Connor was active at Ground Zero, assisting with rescue and recovery efforts, wher…

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by Zak Failla