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Justice for 9/11
It was nearly 10 years ago that our lives were forever changed when two fuel-laden passenger jets, hijacked by terrorists, hurtled into the World Trade Center. Nearly 3,000 people died on Sept. 11,2001, including 2,752 in the attack on the Twin Towers, among them 343 firefighters and 60 police officers. The coordinated attack on the Pentagon caused 184 deaths, and 40 more died when a fourth hijacked plane crashed down in Pennsylvania short of its target, thanks to passengers’ valiant efforts.

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SPECIAL SLIDE SHOW: Bin Laden’s death brings crowds to Ground Zero BY Terese Loeb Kreuzer First it was a spark, then a fire, and then it was a five-alarm blaze. The news spread on the web, people were receiving alerts on their smart-phones and they were tweeting like crazy; Osama bin Laden, the mastermind of the Sept. 11, 2001 World Trade Center attack, had been killed in Pakistan by U.S. forces. What the people are saying L.M.D.C. drops Menin from panel; community reacts BY John Bayles It was great news when, last summer, the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation announced it had earmarked $17 million for another round of community and cultural enhancement grants. Mayor’s budget cuts threaten day care services BY Aline Reynolds Emily Liu, who works at a bank in Chinatown, fears she might have to quit her job to be able to look after Stephanie, her four-year-old daughter. Stephanie attends Garment Industry Day Care. ARTS DOWNTOWN M is for the many things you can do on Mother’s Day What may be May’s Downtown best BY TRAV S.D. As ‘Bowery Wars’ rage, Horse Trade eyes Under St. Marks buy. Conference, revival mark 30th anniversary of AIDS BY SARA M. SIMONS, M.A. & PERRY N. HALKITIS, Ph.D. Theater community reflects struggles, resilence. Love, War, Business BY CHRISTOPHER BYRNE Three shows — three very different experiences. Husband and wife tap into raw ‘Nerve’ BY MARTIN DENTON (of nytheatre.com) Duo spearheading dual projects. Tribeca Film Festival Wrap TFF gone, but these films not forgotten The Tribeca Film Festival may no longer be happening - but these films, which our reviewers approve of, will hopefully have a well-deserved... Late Arrivals: TFF Reviews, Scorsese Talks The Tribeca Film Festival (April 20-May 1) may no longer be happening - but these films just might have a theatrical run in 2011; or become available as Movies on Demand; or go direct to DVD.	Families, pols, security react to Bin Laden death BY Aline Reynolds Osama bin Laden, leader of the terrorist network al-Qaida, was killed during a raid carried out by U.S. forces 35 miles north of Islamabad in Pakistan on Sunday. His death came nine years, seven months and 20 days after the Sept. 11th terrorist attacks. Reality show winner is one of Seaport’s new tenants BY Aline Reynolds A restaurant and clothing store are opening at the South Street Seaport, part of a steady influx of new tenants to the area. Market opens amidst its uncertain future BY Terese Loeb Kreuzer In brilliant sunshine on Sun. May 1, City Council Speaker Christine Quinn and Councilmember Margaret Chin took turns ringing an old brass bell with a wooden handle to officially open the New Amsterdam Market for the 2011 season. The market’s founder, Robert LaValva, stood next to them, weary but smiling. Seniors thank Squadron and Chin Grants turn small businesses eco-friendly Proposal for new L.E.S. care center sparks debate BY Aline Reynolds A proposal to erect a new health care facility at 265-275 Cherry St. on the Lower East Side is infuriating some nearby residents. ARTS DOWNTOWN As TFF winds down in material world, digital presence lingers Their Movies on Demand, our web reviews deliver more content Reimagined history, Chinese action style! Detective flick tells epic tale on appropriately grand scale In danger, from bullets and bullies ‘Club’ and ‘Project’ shine light on risk, rage THE BULLY PROJECT, THE BANG BANG CLUB Real paranormal sleuth on fakery in film, TV BY SCOTT STIFFLER Like the morons who ignore a zoo’s warning sign not to tease the animals — then end up regretting it when a tiger jumps the moat and mauls them good and plenty — those who wake the dead for fun and profit should see their own destruction coming a mile away. Raffle & Lecture: Win a night in a haunted house

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