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9/11 attacks cited in new NY courthouse security plan

Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Authorities repeatedly cited the September 11 terrorist attacks as they announced a $10 million security improvement to Manhattan’s newest federal courthouse. Chief Judge Loretta Preska announced the plans Monday in a ceremony in the courthouse lobby several blocks from the World Trade Center.

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Newly Found 9/11 Plane Part Removed from Site

NY1 News The city medical examiner says crews have removed the newly discovered piece of plane from the September 11th attacks in Lower Manhattan. The 225-pound wing flap piece will be taken to a holding facility in Red Hook, Brooklyn to be stored temporarily. No permanent decision has been made about what to do with [...]

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Former fishing boat, rescue ferry reopens as restaurant

Colin Mixson, Brooklyn Daily  Emmons Avenue celebrated the grand opening of its first floating restaurant on Sunday, the Amberjack V. And if the locals have anything to say about it, the new seafood eatery won’t raise anchor any time soon. “It’s perfect,” said Sheepshead Bay resident Monica Ciaramella. “I’m giving it a 10.” The Amberjack [...]

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