The Activist: Marian Fontana
Marian Fontana lost her husband, FDNY firefighter David Fontana, when he was killed on Sept. 11 – the anniversary date of their wedding. Fontana recou...
OUR CITY. OUR STORY.
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Our City. Our Story. profiles engaging New York personalities, from the everyday to the very well-known, examining the place that 9/11 has taken in the greater context of their lives. Through these stories we see how New Yorkers, and the city itself, responded, coped and persevered. The series is hosted by Jenny Pachucki, an oral historian, and is produced by the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center.
An Incredible Gesture: Manju Shandler
Overwhelmed with emotion like so many New Yorkers and Americans in the wake of the attacks on 9/11, Manju Shandler sought to ground herself through th...
A Hollywood Tale: Chazz Palminteri
From the streets of the Bronx to Hollywood, Chazz Palminteri reflects on his childhood and his rise in the film industry. Best known for his film and ...
Public Radio Boss: Laura Walker
New York Public Radio president & CEO Laura Walker is a native New Yorker who grew up appreciating the art and culture of the city. She reflects on he...
The Sculptor: Eric Fischl
In 2001, artist Eric Fischl created a sculpture in response to the 9/11 attacks called, “Tumbling Woman.” The piece initially caused controversy when ...
The Fourth Estate: Andrea Bernstein
Andrea Bernstein takes you through her 9/11 story as a journalist running towards the towers to get the public the information it needed. She would la...
Live from 30 Rock: Chuck Scarborough
For more than four decades, anchor Chuck Scarborough broadcasted the news from NBC’s headquarters at 30 Rockefeller Center. He sits down with us and ...
The Theatre: Patrick Hinds
In 2001, Patrick Hinds was still new to New York, excitedly pursuing a career as a freelance writer. He would later become an influential personality ...
Child Survivor: Helaina Hovitz
Helaina Hovitz was 12 years old and starting her second year of middle school when 9/11 happened. Hovitz opens up about surviving the attacks, the fea...
Representing Brooklyn: Rosie Perez
Before Rosie Perez was an activist, actor, producer and director, she says she was just a Puerto Rican girl who grew up in Brooklyn. In this special i...