This September 11, more people were going to work by Ground Zero than attending the memorial ceremony. And the World Trade Center site has actual buildings on it again. Still, the Santillan family from Parsippany, N.J., came, as they have every 9/11 since the attacks, to remember and honor their only daughter, only sister: Maria Theresa Santillan.
Maritess, as her family called her, worked at Cantor Fitzgerald when the planes hit. She was 27 and engaged to be married. Her maid of honor would have been her first cousin Judy Fernandez, who was also 27, also engaged, and also died that day.
Maritess' parents have set up a scholarship at Parsippany High School for someone going into law enforcement or medicine and who volunteers.
Maritess was the oldest of three. Both her younger brothers have since married. Neither of the sisters-in-law ever met Maritess. Middle brother Victor married Talya and has two boys. Xavier is 4. Victor changed jobs from engineer to pharmaceutical salesman.
Youngest brother Ray, with a half dozen friends, did the Tunnel to Towers run to raise money for firefighters. He married Jennifer. She is pregnant and due anytime.
Tuesday, April 23 2013 10:02 PM EDT2013-04-24 02:02:14 GMT
A Mount Sinai study revealed that cancer among 9/11 first responders is 15 percent higher than among people who were not exposed to the toxins at Ground Zero.
A Mount Sinai study revealed that cancer among 9/11 first responders is 15 percent higher than among people who were not exposed to the toxins at Ground Zero.
Wednesday, April 17 2013 7:54 PM EDT2013-04-17 23:54:01 GMT
New York City's Office of Chief Medical Examiner has identified the remains of a 55-year-old man who died in the destruction of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.
New York City's Office of Chief Medical Examiner has identified the remains of a 55-year-old man who died in the destruction of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.
Wednesday, January 9 2013 8:02 PM EST2013-01-10 01:02:13 GMT
In an emotionally loaded legal case, some Sept. 11 families on Wednesday pressed on with their fight to keep unidentified remains of the dead from being stored in the museum.
In an emotionally loaded legal case, some Sept. 11 families on Wednesday pressed on with their fight to keep unidentified remains of the dead from being stored in the museum at the World Trade Center site.
Tuesday, September 11 2012 11:36 AM EDT2012-09-11 15:36:55 GMT
The NYPD honored police officers killed on Sept. 11 on Twitter and Facebook. The department on Tuesday posted messages on Twitter once an hour for each NYPD victim, with links to individual memorial Facebook pages.
The NYPD honored police officers killed on Sept. 11 on Twitter and Facebook. The department on Tuesday posted messages on Twitter once an hour for each NYPD victim, with links to individual memorial Facebook pages.
Tuesday, September 11 2012 10:29 AM EDT2012-09-11 14:29:27 GMT
Many of the people who paid their respects at a Long Island 9/11 ceremony included prayers for service men and women overseas. Hundreds attended the event Tuesday at Point Lookout Beach in Hempstead.
Many of the people who paid their respects at a Long Island 9/11 ceremony included prayers for service men and women overseas. Hundreds attended the event Tuesday at Point Lookout Beach in Hempstead.
Monday, September 10 2012 5:48 PM EDT2012-09-10 21:48:28 GMT
Vinny Ardolino is the captain of a 127-foot passenger boat. He has worked on the water for over 40 years, but it was a day 11 years ago that he will never forget. He saw the burning towers on TV and told
Vinny Ardolino is the captain of a 127-foot passenger boat. He has worked on the water for over 40 years, but it was a day 11 years ago that he will never forget. He saw the burning towers on TV and told
Saturday, May 25 2013 3:39 PM EDT2013-05-25 19:39:36 GMT
Nassau County health officials announced that due to heavy rainfall, 19 beaches have been closed to bathing as a precautionary measure beginning Saturday, May 25.
Nassau County health officials announced that due to heavy rainfall, 19 beaches have been closed to bathing as a precautionary measure beginning Saturday, May 25.
Friday, May 24 2013 10:44 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:44:03 GMT
The unofficial start of summer is being met with not-so-perfect beach weather. Many beach communities had been hoping for good weather this Memorial Day weekend following the destruction caused by Superstorm Sandy.
The unofficial start of summer is being met with not-so-perfect beach weather. Many beach communities had been hoping for good weather this Memorial Day weekend following the destruction caused by superstorm Sandy. The Fox 5 weather team is calling for sunny skies on Sunday and Monday.
Friday, May 24 2013 9:34 PM EDT2013-05-25 01:34:31 GMT
Actress Amanda Bynes was arrested by New York City police after investigating a report of her allegedly smoking marijuana in the lobby of her Midtown Manhattan building.
Actress Amanda Bynes was arrested by New York City police after investigating a report of her allegedly smoking marijuana in the lobby of her Midtown Manhattan building.
Friday, May 24 2013 9:15 PM EDT2013-05-25 01:15:35 GMT
When workers installed one of the much-heralded bike-sharing stations on West 22nd Street near 10th Avenue, they put it right in front of the brownstones.
When workers installed one of the much-heralded bike-sharing stations on West 22nd Street near 10th Avenue, they put it right in front of the brownstones, impacting the entrances for homeowners and tenants.
Friday, May 24 2013 8:10 PM EDT2013-05-25 00:10:09 GMT
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Resorts held a grand opening Thursday for Margaritaville, the $35 million restaurant, bar, and gambling complex that's part of a $70 million expansion and renovation.
Resorts held a grand opening Thursday for Margaritaville, the $35 million restaurant, bar, and gambling complex that's part of a $70 million expansion and renovation.
Friday, May 24 2013 6:09 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:09:59 GMT
New York State has 17,000 highway bridges. There are some bad ones. The Tappan Zee Bridge, for example, is set to be replaced because of aging infrastructure.
New York State has 17,000 highway bridges. There are some bad ones. The Tappan Zee Bridge, for example, is set to be replaced because of aging infrastructure.
