As newly elected governor of a state that suffered a large loss of life in the September 11 attacks and has a large budget deficit, McGreevey's strong leadership qualities are already being put to the test. In November 2001, Democrat McGreevey defeated Republican Bret Schundler in the New Jersey gubernatorial election. As former Mayor of Woodbridge, his reforms and leadership … [Read more...] about Jim McGreevey: N.J. Governor
September 11th
The McCormacks:
Brothers United
Three Irish brothers responded to the disaster and were part of the recovery effort. Detective Sergeant Peter McCormack,33, and Captain Paul McCormack, 32, of the 41st Precinct in the South Bronx, and their brother, Brendan, 30, an ironworker, all volunteered their services in the wake of the September 11 attack.
Peter joined in the search and rescue operation until his work … [Read more...] about The McCormacks:
Brothers United
Ron McComiskey:
Evacuation from Manhattan
Ron McComiskey has been a captain on private vessels around New York Harbor for 20 years and when the World Trade Center erupted on September 11 he knew where to go -- straight to the scene to rescue victims.
By his estimate, he made about 12 trips that fateful day, transporting about 100 to 150 people from South Street Seaport in Manhattan through the smoke and debris to the … [Read more...] about Ron McComiskey:
Evacuation from Manhattan
Aidan Quinn: A Helping Hand
With fellow actor Daniel Day-Lewis, Aidan Quinn was one of the first to volunteer at St Vincent's Hospital in Manhattan and was put to work hauling ice for chilling blood. "I was feeling so helpless watching the TV -- I wanted to feel useful," he said afterwards. Quinn, who resides in New Jersey, with a second home in upstate New York, witnessed at close quarters the … [Read more...] about Aidan Quinn: A Helping Hand
Dennis Smith
Writer and former firefighter Dennis Smith has spent a lot of time in the company of firefighters since September 11th. He is the founding editor of Firehouse magazine and best-selling author of Report from Engine Co. 82 and other books. He is a licensed financial advisor (having completed federal series 7, series 63 and series 65 exams) and writes a financial advice column for … [Read more...] about Dennis Smith