September 2009 archives

Tribute in Light memorial in lower Manhattan

A woman stops near the Rector Street subway entrance to take pictures of the Tribute in Light memorial in lower Manhattan. The tribute lights are illuminated every year on the anniversary of the September 11 attacks.

More than 1000 people gather in Times Square to show their support for American health care reform

It was but one of many rallies held in cities across the country in which people stressed the need for change.

Andrew Tsunis, (right), a financial adviser, and other professionals sing on the sidewalk on West 57th Street

The sing-a-long, called Networking Morning Sing, was an event for professionals to sing and make business connections.

Suzie, an elephant with the Ringling Brothers Circus, makes an appearance on Mermaid Avenue in Coney Island

Suzie was given a hose bath by local firefighters and police officers as part of Ringling’s efforts to promote its last few shows of the summer nearby. It was the Circus’s first performance under a traditional tent since 1956, and the first time it has appeared in Coney Island. Performances continue through September 7. NBC [...]