twin skyscrapers 110 stories high in New York City; built 1368 feet tall in 1970 to 1973; destroyed by a terrorist attack on September 11, 2001
“Sunday morning, we will remember each one of them in a ceremony at the World Trade Center site, where a beautiful new memorial designed by Michael Arad and Peter Walker will open.
“As we look back on the past decade, and as the picture of what has happened here comes into sharper focus, I believe the re-birth and revitalization of Lower Manhattan will be remembered as one of the greatest comeback stories in American history.
a surprise attack involving the deliberate use of violence against civilians in the hope of attaining political or religious aims
Over the past decade, thanks to the leadership of Police Commissioner Ray Kelly, we have built the best counter-terrorism operation of any police force in the world, which has thwarted at least 13 potential terrorist attacks on our City.
“Over the next 10 years – come hell or high water – I fully expect that Lower Manhattan will continue to grow as a neighborhood, as a business district, as a creative community and as a destination for visitors.
“The list could go on forever: Joe Daniels and all those who have supported the Memorial and Foundation; the Downtown Alliance, the members of Community Board 1, all the business leaders who committed to Lower Manhattan, especially Ken Chenault and
Over the past 10 years, we’ve invested $165 million in restructuring streets, and $127 million to replace 20 miles of water mains – some of which were 100 years old.
any building where congregations gather for prayer
“With every new resident that moves downtown, with every new business and house of worship that opens its doors, with every new student that enters a classroom, we honor the spirit of those we lost that day, we honor the values that define our city
Their spirit inspired all of us – and I believe we owe it to them to keep their spirit alive, not only in our own hearts, not only at the World Trade Center site, but on every street they walked here in Lower Manhattan.
a holdup man who stops a vehicle and steals from it
We understood that the hijackers did more than attack two buildings; they attacked the freedom that defines our city and country: The freedom to think and speak and worship and love as we wish.
“The list could go on forever: Joe Daniels and all those who have supported the Memorial and Foundation; the Downtown Alliance, the members of Community Board 1, all the business leaders who committed to Lower Manhattan, especially Ken Chenault and Americ
the central area or commercial center of a town or city
“With every new resident that moves downtown, with every new business and house of worship that opens its doors, with every new student that enters a classroom, we honor the spirit of those we lost that day, we honor the values that define our city
United States film actor who frequently plays tough characters (born 1943)
In the wake of the attacks, Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal, and Craig Hatkoff founded the Festival to help spur an economic and cultural revitalization downtown – and has it ever.
But because people like Lew and his brother Jack never gave up, because community leaders in every borough banded together to revitalize their neighborhoods, and because Mayors Koch, Dinkins, and Giuliani – and Governors Carey, Cuomo, and Pataki –
the central area or commercial center of a town or city
“Over the next 10 years – come hell or high water – I fully expect that Lower Manhattan will continue to grow as a neighborhood, as a business district, as a creative community and as a destination for visitors.
But because people like Lew and his brother Jack never gave up, because community leaders in every borough banded together to revitalize their neighborhoods, and because Mayors Koch, Dinkins, and Giuliani – and Governors Carey, Cuomo, and Pataki –
dividing an area into zones or sections reserved for different purposes such as residence and business and manufacturing etc
[SHORT VIDEO] “Digital media start-ups are growing side-by-side with long-time downtown businesses like J&R. And later today, the City Council will hold a hearing on a zoning resolution that will allow a downtown icon, the Century 21 department sto
“Sunday morning, we will remember each one of them in a ceremony at the World Trade Center site, where a beautiful new memorial designed by Michael Arad and Peter Walker will open.
someone who organizes a business venture and assumes the risk for it
And because of people like Minas – and because of so many entrepreneurs and CEOs who believed in downtown’s future – there are now more businesses operating in Lower Manhattan than there were on September 10th, 2001: baby stores, grocery stores, wi
There will be more parks and recreation, more housing and schools, more shops and transit, more world-class architecture, and more arts and culture – including, I hope, a beautiful new performing arts center at the new World Trade Center.
“For example, let’s head to the corner of Greenwich and Murray Street, where the City and the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation helped make possible a new residential tower with 77 affordable apartments and 220 market rate condos, as well as
It’s a place for entrepreneurs to get their ideas off the ground – and some of them have already outgrown the incubator and are now renting their own space.
And if we keep walking, just before we get to the re-built Staten Island Ferry Terminal, we’ll see the Battery Maritime Building that we restored and re-opened – with a community space, hotel, and rooftop restaurant still to come.
“As we walk north, we’ll pass the reconstructed Columbus Park in Chinatown, where Chinese immigrants continue to come to find opportunity, and where New Yorkers and tourists continue to come to find great soup dumplings and dim-sum.
construct or form anew or provide with a new structure
Over the past 10 years, we’ve invested $165 million in restructuring streets, and $127 million to replace 20 miles of water mains – some of which were 100 years old.
the United States federal department that administers all federal programs dealing with education (including federal aid to educational institutions and students); created 1979
The Department of Education opened Millennium High School in 2002 – with critical support from private donors.
The Port Authority’s refusal to allow the 2008 financial crisis to derail the rebuilding was crucial, and its Executive Director, Chris Ward, has done an absolutely outstanding job in managing the rebuilding and sticking to deadlines.
At 76 stories, it is the tallest residential building in the Western Hemisphere – and having a school at its base makes it an even more powerful symbol of Lower Manhattan’s rebirth.
look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
Their spirit inspired all of us – and I believe we owe it to them to keep their spirit alive, not only in our own hearts, not only at the World Trade Center site, but on every street they walked here in Lower Manhattan.
a civil commissioner appointed to supervise the duties and discipline of the police
Over the past decade, thanks to the leadership of Police Commissioner Ray Kelly, we have built the best counter-terrorism operation of any police force in the world, which has thwarted at least 13 potential terrorist attacks on our City.
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
But because people like Lew and his brother Jack never gave up, because community leaders in every borough banded together to revitalize their neighborhoods, and because Mayors Koch, Dinkins, and Giuliani – and Governors Carey, Cuomo, and Pataki – provide
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
“This morning, we gather just a few blocks from the World Trade Center site to reflect on the decade that has passed since that bright blue September sky turned dark and ashen, surrounding our city in grief.
a municipal body that can pass ordinances and appropriate funds etc.
[SHORT VIDEO] “Digital media start-ups are growing side-by-side with long-time downtown businesses like J&R. And later today, the City Council will hold a hearing on a zoning resolution that will allow a downtown icon, the Century 21 department sto
the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)
“Sunday morning, we will remember each one of them in a ceremony at the World Trade Center site, where a beautiful new memorial designed by Michael Arad and Peter Walker will open.
“Some of you may not know that Bill’s father Lew founded ABNY in the early 1970s, when New York City was struggling with problems that were growing worse by the day.
“As we walk north, we’ll pass the reconstructed Columbus Park in Chinatown, where Chinese immigrants continue to come to find opportunity, and where New Yorkers and tourists continue to come to find great soup dumplings and dim-sum.
“For example, let’s head to the corner of Greenwich and Murray Street, where the City and the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation helped make possible a new residential tower with 77 affordable apartments and 220 market rate condos, as well as
“Since 9/11, we’ve invested more than $260 million in park construction and expansion – and you can see the results not only along the water but at small green islands like Titanic and Tribeca Parks, at popular attractions like Imagination Playground
“With every new resident that moves downtown, with every new business and house of worship that opens its doors, with every new student that enters a classroom, we honor the spirit of those we lost that day, we honor the values that define our city
“It’s impossible to talk about the new small businesses in Lower Manhattan though without talking about something we all depend on – all the new restaurants, pubs, and cafes.
the act of paying for the use of something (as an apartment or house or car)
It’s a place for entrepreneurs to get their ideas off the ground – and some of them have already outgrown the incubator and are now renting their own space.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
“Sunday morning, we will remember each one of them in a ceremony at the World Trade Center site, where a beautiful new memorial designed by Michael Arad and Peter Walker will open.
And we have kept faith in our civic values – remembering that here in Lower Manhattan, the City’s oldest neighborhood, where Jews and Catholics and others were once unable to congregate openly – we honor our nation’s founding ideals, and those who
At 76 stories, it is the tallest residential building in the Western Hemisphere – and having a school at its base makes it an even more powerful symbol of Lower Manhattan’s rebirth.
And because of people like Minas – and because of so many entrepreneurs and CEOs who believed in downtown’s future – there are now more businesses operating in Lower Manhattan than there were on September 10th, 2001: baby stores, grocery stores, wi
an inclination to favor one group or view or opinion over alternatives
And let us remember that when we unite as Americans, and when we put patriotism ahead of partisanship, there is no challenge that this country can’t meet.
a radical who employs terror as a political weapon; usually organizes with other terrorists in small cells; often uses religion as a cover for terrorist activities
“The businesses and people who moved to Lower Manhattan did so knowing that the area would remain a terrorist target.
“The list could go on forever: Joe Daniels and all those who have supported the Memorial and Foundation; the Downtown Alliance, the members of Community Board 1, all the business leaders who committed to Lower Manhattan, especially Ken Chenault and Americ
a direct reduction in tax liability (not dependent on the taxpayer's tax bracket)
“In the first couple of years after the attacks, federal tax credits were critical to convincing people to make the move downtown – but when those credits expired, the good news is people kept coming.
It’s pumped hundreds of millions of dollars into our economy, and it’s put Lower Manhattan on the map as a community for filmmakers and artists of every kind.
the hemisphere that includes North America and South America
At 76 stories, it is the tallest residential building in the Western Hemisphere – and having a school at its base makes it an even more powerful symbol of Lower Manhattan’s rebirth.
a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold
“It’s impossible to talk about the new small businesses in Lower Manhattan though without talking about something we all depend on – all the new restaurants, pubs, and cafes.
tavern consisting of a building with a bar and public rooms; often provides light meals
“It’s impossible to talk about the new small businesses in Lower Manhattan though without talking about something we all depend on – all the new restaurants, pubs, and cafes.
“Over the next 10 years – come hell or high water – I fully expect that Lower Manhattan will continue to grow as a neighborhood, as a business district, as a creative community and as a destination for visitors.
“As a matter of fact, that December, a New York Times columnist wrote, ‘There are ominous signs, as the economy has deteriorated and the police have been diverted to terror-related tasks, that the bad old days are coming back.’
of a deep somewhat purplish blue color similar to that of a clear October sky
“This morning, we gather just a few blocks from the World Trade Center site to reflect on the decade that has passed since that bright blue September sky turned dark and ashen, surrounding our city in grief.
“As we walk north, we’ll pass the reconstructed Columbus Park in Chinatown, where Chinese immigrants continue to come to find opportunity, and where New Yorkers and tourists continue to come to find great soup dumplings and dim-sum.
coming next after the ninth and just before the eleventh in position
“This Sunday, on the 10th anniversary of the attacks on America, each of us will reflect on where we were, what we were doing, who we were with, and most of all, who we lost: husbands and wives, parents and children, friends and colleagues, people
“As we walk north, we’ll pass the reconstructed Columbus Park in Chinatown, where Chinese immigrants continue to come to find opportunity, and where New Yorkers and tourists continue to come to find great soup dumplings and dim-sum.
“This morning, we gather just a few blocks from the World Trade Center site to reflect on the decade that has passed since that bright blue September sky turned dark and ashen, surrounding our city in grief.
We understood that the hijackers did more than attack two buildings; they attacked the freedom that defines our city and country: The freedom to think and speak and worship and love as we wish.
And if we keep walking, just before we get to the re-built Staten Island Ferry Terminal, we’ll see the Battery Maritime Building that we restored and re-opened – with a community space, hotel, and rooftop restaurant still to come.
“The transformation of Lower Manhattan has been an enormous team effort – with the City, State, and Federal governments working together, investing together, and forming partnerships with the private sector.
marked with bands or strips of contrasting color or texture
But because people like Lew and his brother Jack never gave up, because community leaders in every borough banded together to revitalize their neighborhoods, and because Mayors Koch, Dinkins, and Giuliani – and Governors Carey, Cuomo, and Pataki –
a list of acknowledgements of those who contributed to the creation of a film (usually run at the end of the film)
“In the first couple of years after the attacks, federal tax credits were critical to convincing people to make the move downtown – but when those credits expired, the good news is people kept coming.
a cooperative relationship between people or groups who agree to share responsibility for achieving some specific goal
“The transformation of Lower Manhattan has been an enormous team effort – with the City, State, and Federal governments working together, investing together, and forming partnerships with the private sector.
a large retail store organized into departments offering a variety of merchandise; commonly part of a retail chain
[SHORT VIDEO] “Digital media start-ups are growing side-by-side with long-time downtown businesses like J&R. And later today, the City Council will hold a hearing on a zoning resolution that will allow a downtown icon, the Century 21 department store
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
“Sunday morning, we will remember each one of them in a ceremony at the World Trade Center site, where a beautiful new memorial designed by Michael Arad and Peter Walker will open.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
[SHORT VIDEO] “Digital media start-ups are growing side-by-side with long-time downtown businesses like J&R. And later today, the City Council will hold a hearing on a zoning resolution that will allow a downtown icon, the Century 21 department sto
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
“Some of you may not know that Bill’s father Lew founded ABNY in the early 1970s, when New York City was struggling with problems that were growing worse by the day.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
“Some of you may not know that Bill’s father Lew founded ABNY in the early 1970s, when New York City was struggling with problems that were growing worse by the day.
43rd President of the United States; son of George Herbert Walker Bush (born in 1946)
“There are far too many people to thank for the progress we’ve made at the site and across Lower Manhattan, including all our City agencies and Deputy Mayors, but a few more must be mentioned: President Bush, Senators Schumer and Clinton, and Congr
Our comeback would not have been possible without the leadership of Governor Pataki, Mayor Giuliani, Speaker Silver, and all our partners in Albany and in the City Council, including Speaker Christine Quinn.
“For example, let’s head to the corner of Greenwich and Murray Street, where the City and the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation helped make possible a new residential tower with 77 affordable apartments and 220 market rate condos, as well as
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
“This Sunday, on the 10th anniversary of the attacks on America, each of us will reflect on where we were, what we were doing, who we were with, and most of all, who we lost: husbands and wives, parents and children, friends and colleagues, people
Over the past decade, thanks to the leadership of Police Commissioner Ray Kelly, we have built the best counter-terrorism operation of any police force in the world, which has thwarted at least 13 potential terrorist attacks on our City.
“Since 9/11, we’ve invested more than $260 million in park construction and expansion – and you can see the results not only along the water but at small green islands like Titanic and Tribeca Parks, at popular attractions like Imagination Playground, an
But the person who deserves a lot of the credit is a guy who grew up working in his father Harry’s restaurant here in Lower Manhattan: Peter Poulakakos.
“Since 9/11, we’ve invested more than $260 million in park construction and expansion – and you can see the results not only along the water but at small green islands like Titanic and Tribeca Parks, at popular attractions like Imagination Playgrou
the largest city in New York State and in the United States; located in southeastern New York at the mouth of the Hudson river; a major financial and cultural center
“Some of you may not know that Bill’s father Lew founded ABNY in the early 1970s, when New York City was struggling with problems that were growing worse by the day.
But because people like Lew and his brother Jack never gave up, because community leaders in every borough banded together to revitalize their neighborhoods, and because Mayors Koch, Dinkins, and Giuliani – and Governors Carey, Cuomo, and Pataki – provide
But because people like Lew and his brother Jack never gave up, because community leaders in every borough banded together to revitalize their neighborhoods, and because Mayors Koch, Dinkins, and Giuliani – and Governors Carey, Cuomo, and Pataki –
tense with excitement and enthusiasm as from a rush of adrenaline
It’s pumped hundreds of millions of dollars into our economy, and it’s put Lower Manhattan on the map as a community for filmmakers and artists of every kind.
an area within a city or town that has some distinctive features (especially one forming a community)
But because people like Lew and his brother Jack never gave up, because community leaders in every borough banded together to revitalize their neighborhoods, and because Mayors Koch, Dinkins, and Giuliani – and Governors Carey, Cuomo, and Pataki –
a boat that transports people or vehicles across a body of water and operates on a regular schedule
And if we keep walking, just before we get to the re-built Staten Island Ferry Terminal, we’ll see the Battery Maritime Building that we restored and re-opened – with a community space, hotel, and rooftop restaurant still to come.
hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
Over the past decade, thanks to the leadership of Police Commissioner Ray Kelly, we have built the best counter-terrorism operation of any police force in the world, which has thwarted at least 13 potential terrorist attacks on our City.
These heroes put aside concerns about their own health, and we must never forget that, we must never forget them, and we must always be there for them when they need us.
Their spirit inspired all of us – and I believe we owe it to them to keep their spirit alive, not only in our own hearts, not only at the World Trade Center site, but on every street they walked here in Lower Manhattan.
“In the first couple of years after the attacks, federal tax credits were critical to convincing people to make the move downtown – but when those credits expired, the good news is people kept coming.
“On April 30th, 1789, when George Washington walked from Federal Hall to St. Paul’s Chapel on the day of his inauguration as President of the United States, he did not know what lay ahead for our land.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
We understood that without those freedoms there was no New York City, no United States of America, no democratic society anywhere – only tyranny and terror.
“This Sunday, on the 10th anniversary of the attacks on America, each of us will reflect on where we were, what we were doing, who we were with, and most of all, who we lost: husbands and wives, parents and children, friends and colleagues, people
a town in southwestern England on the River Avon; famous for its hot springs and Roman remains
“For example, let’s head to the corner of Greenwich and Murray Street, where the City and the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation helped make possible a new residential tower with 77 affordable apartments and 220 market rate condos, as well as a new W
the occurrence of a change in direction back in the opposite direction
“As a matter of fact, that December, a New York Times columnist wrote, ‘There are ominous signs, as the economy has deteriorated and the police have been diverted to terror-related tasks, that the bad old days are coming back.’
“The list could go on forever: Joe Daniels and all those who have supported the Memorial and Foundation; the Downtown Alliance, the members of Community Board 1, all the business leaders who committed to Lower Manhattan, especially Ken Chenault and Americ
Over the past decade, thanks to the leadership of Police Commissioner Ray Kelly, we have built the best counter-terrorism operation of any police force in the world, which has thwarted at least 13 potential terrorist attacks on our City.
[SHORT VIDEO] “Digital media start-ups are growing side-by-side with long-time downtown businesses like J&R. And later today, the City Council will hold a hearing on a zoning resolution that will allow a downtown icon, the Century 21 department store, to
the date on which an event occurred in some previous year (or the celebration of it)
“This Sunday, on the 10th anniversary of the attacks on America, each of us will reflect on where we were, what we were doing, who we were with, and most of all, who we lost: husbands and wives, parents and children, friends and colleagues, people
a person who comes to a country where they were not born in order to settle there
“As we walk north, we’ll pass the reconstructed Columbus Park in Chinatown, where Chinese immigrants continue to come to find opportunity, and where New Yorkers and tourists continue to come to find great soup dumplings and dim-sum.
Their spirit inspired all of us – and I believe we owe it to them to keep their spirit alive, not only in our own hearts, not only at the World Trade Center site, but on every street they walked here in Lower Manhattan.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
Their spirit inspired all of us – and I believe we owe it to them to keep their spirit alive, not only in our own hearts, not only at the World Trade Center site, but on every street they walked here in Lower Manhattan.
a group of people living in a particular local area
But because people like Lew and his brother Jack never gave up, because community leaders in every borough banded together to revitalize their neighborhoods, and because Mayors Koch, Dinkins, and Giuliani – and Governors Carey, Cuomo, and Pataki –
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
And because of people like Minas – and because of so many entrepreneurs and CEOs who believed in downtown’s future – there are now more businesses operating in Lower Manhattan than there were on September 10th, 2001: baby stores, grocery stores, wi
on this day as distinct from yesterday or tomorrow
[SHORT VIDEO] “Digital media start-ups are growing side-by-side with long-time downtown businesses like J&R. And later today, the City Council will hold a hearing on a zoning resolution that will allow a downtown icon, the Century 21 department sto
someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)
“Since 9/11, we’ve invested more than $260 million in park construction and expansion – and you can see the results not only along the water but at small green islands like Titanic and Tribeca Parks, at popular attractions like Imagination Playground, an
a professional card player who makes a living by cheating at card games
“As we look back on the past decade, and as the picture of what has happened here comes into sharper focus, I believe the re-birth and revitalization of Lower Manhattan will be remembered as one of the greatest comeback stories in American history.
a person responsible for the administration of a business
The Port Authority’s refusal to allow the 2008 financial crisis to derail the rebuilding was crucial, and its Executive Director, Chris Ward, has done an absolutely outstanding job in managing the rebuilding and sticking to deadlines.
“As a matter of fact, that December, a New York Times columnist wrote, ‘There are ominous signs, as the economy has deteriorated and the police have been diverted to terror-related tasks, that the bad old days are coming back.’
But it re-opened less than six months after the attack, and today, it is not only surviving, it’s not only expanding, it is even opening a new store on the Upper West Side.
1st President of the United States; commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution (1732-1799)
“On April 30th, 1789, when George Washington walked from Federal Hall to St. Paul’s Chapel on the day of his inauguration as President of the United States, he did not know what lay ahead for our land.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
“With every new resident that moves downtown, with every new business and house of worship that opens its doors, with every new student that enters a classroom, we honor the spirit of those we lost that day, we honor the values that define our city
characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality
We understood that without those freedoms there was no New York City, no United States of America, no democratic society anywhere – only tyranny and terror.
And because of people like Minas – and because of so many entrepreneurs and CEOs who believed in downtown’s future – there are now more businesses operating in Lower Manhattan than there were on September 10th, 2001: baby stores, grocery stores, wi
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
“So this morning, I’d like to ask you to join me on a virtual walking tour of an area that, over the past decade, has become a real neighborhood – just as we had hoped when our Administration laid out a new vision for Lower Manhattan in 2002 as Bil
In 2006, when I became chair of the Memorial foundation, we committed to opening the memorial on the 10th anniversary – and thanks to so many people who worked hard to make it happen, we’re delivering on that commitment.
We understood that the hijackers did more than attack two buildings; they attacked the freedom that defines our city and country: The freedom to think and speak and worship and love as we wish.
“Some of you may not know that Bill’s father Lew founded ABNY in the early 1970s, when New York City was struggling with problems that were growing worse by the day.
find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
But because people like Lew and his brother Jack never gave up, because community leaders in every borough banded together to revitalize their neighborhoods, and because Mayors Koch, Dinkins, and Giuliani – and Governors Carey, Cuomo, and Pataki – provide
the point in time at which something must be completed
The Port Authority’s refusal to allow the 2008 financial crisis to derail the rebuilding was crucial, and its Executive Director, Chris Ward, has done an absolutely outstanding job in managing the rebuilding and sticking to deadlines.
the person who holds the office of head of state of the United States government
“On April 30th, 1789, when George Washington walked from Federal Hall to St. Paul’s Chapel on the day of his inauguration as President of the United States, he did not know what lay ahead for our land.
an English town that forms the constituency of a member of parliament
But because people like Lew and his brother Jack never gave up, because community leaders in every borough banded together to revitalize their neighborhoods, and because Mayors Koch, Dinkins, and Giuliani – and Governors Carey, Cuomo, and Pataki –
In 2006, when I became chair of the Memorial foundation, we committed to opening the memorial on the 10th anniversary – and thanks to so many people who worked hard to make it happen, we’re delivering on that commitment.
And because of people like Minas – and because of so many entrepreneurs and CEOs who believed in downtown’s future – there are now more businesses operating in Lower Manhattan than there were on September 10th, 2001: baby stores, grocery stores, wi
a business firm whose articles of incorporation have been approved in some state
“For example, let’s head to the corner of Greenwich and Murray Street, where the City and the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation helped make possible a new residential tower with 77 affordable apartments and 220 market rate condos, as well as
“Sunday morning, we will remember each one of them in a ceremony at the World Trade Center site, where a beautiful new memorial designed by Michael Arad and Peter Walker will open.
“It’s impossible to talk about the new small businesses in Lower Manhattan though without talking about something we all depend on – all the new restaurants, pubs, and cafes.
(Old Testament) third son of Adam and Eve; given by God in place of the murdered Abel
“The list could go on forever: Joe Daniels and all those who have supported the Memorial and Foundation; the Downtown Alliance, the members of Community Board 1, all the business leaders who committed to Lower Manhattan, especially Ken Chenault and Americ
(usually plural) the instrumentalities (furniture and appliances and other movable accessories including curtains and rugs) that make a home (or other area) livable
And because of people like Minas – and because of so many entrepreneurs and CEOs who believed in downtown’s future – there are now more businesses operating in Lower Manhattan than there were on September 10th, 2001: baby stores, grocery stores, wine stor
occurring or extending throughout a country or nation
But because people like Lew and his brother Jack never gave up, because community leaders in every borough banded together to revitalize their neighborhoods, and because Mayors Koch, Dinkins, and Giuliani – and Governors Carey, Cuomo, and Pataki – provide
a borough of Greater London on the Thames; zero degrees of longitude runs through Greenwich; time is measured relative to Greenwich Mean Time
“For example, let’s head to the corner of Greenwich and Murray Street, where the City and the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation helped make possible a new residential tower with 77 affordable apartments and 220 market rate condos, as well as
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
We understood that the hijackers did more than attack two buildings; they attacked the freedom that defines our city and country: The freedom to think and speak and worship and love as we wish.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
“This Sunday, on the 10th anniversary of the attacks on America, each of us will reflect on where we were, what we were doing, who we were with, and most of all, who we lost: husbands and wives, parents and children, friends and colleagues, people
And if we keep walking, just before we get to the re-built Staten Island Ferry Terminal, we’ll see the Battery Maritime Building that we restored and re-opened – with a community space, hotel, and rooftop restaurant still to come.
“So this morning, I’d like to ask you to join me on a virtual walking tour of an area that, over the past decade, has become a real neighborhood – just as we had hoped when our Administration laid out a new vision for Lower Manhattan in 2002 as Bil
“As a matter of fact, that December, a New York Times columnist wrote, ‘There are ominous signs, as the economy has deteriorated and the police have been diverted to terror-related tasks, that the bad old days are coming back.’
At 76 stories, it is the tallest residential building in the Western Hemisphere – and having a school at its base makes it an even more powerful symbol of Lower Manhattan’s rebirth.
a government building with five sides that serves as the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense
“And we see a profoundly inspiring memorial that honors every person killed at the World Trade Center bombing in 1993, and every person killed on 9/11 – in New York, at the Pentagon, and near Shanksville.
the constitution written at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787 and subsequently ratified by the original thirteen states
“With every new resident that moves downtown, with every new business and house of worship that opens its doors, with every new student that enters a classroom, we honor the spirit of those we lost that day, we honor the values that define our city, and w
the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new
And we have kept faith in our civic values – remembering that here in Lower Manhattan, the City’s oldest neighborhood, where Jews and Catholics and others were once unable to congregate openly – we honor our nation’s founding ideals, and those who
New Zealand runner who in 1975 became the first person to run a mile in less that 3 minutes and 50 seconds (born in 1952)
“Sunday morning, we will remember each one of them in a ceremony at the World Trade Center site, where a beautiful new memorial designed by Michael Arad and Peter Walker will open.
“As a matter of fact, that December, a New York Times columnist wrote, ‘There are ominous signs, as the economy has deteriorated and the police have been diverted to terror-related tasks, that the bad old days are coming back.’
“This Sunday, on the 10th anniversary of the attacks on America, each of us will reflect on where we were, what we were doing, who we were with, and most of all, who we lost: husbands and wives, parents and children, friends and colleagues, people we love
something visible that by association or convention represents something else that is invisible
At 76 stories, it is the tallest residential building in the Western Hemisphere – and having a school at its base makes it an even more powerful symbol of Lower Manhattan’s rebirth.
the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit
And with the biggest cuts in crime, the biggest growth in population, and the biggest investments in commercial development have all happened right here in Lower Manhattan.
But it re-opened less than six months after the attack, and today, it is not only surviving, it’s not only expanding, it is even opening a new store on the Upper West Side.
of or involving or characteristic of critics or criticism
“In the first couple of years after the attacks, federal tax credits were critical to convincing people to make the move downtown – but when those credits expired, the good news is people kept coming.
a member of the United States House of Representatives
“There are far too many people to thank for the progress we’ve made at the site and across Lower Manhattan, including all our City agencies and Deputy Mayors, but a few more must be mentioned: President Bush, Senators Schumer and Clinton, and Congressm
And I believe it will stand as our greatest moment to those we lost on 9/11 and to our unshakeable faith in the moral imperative of protecting and preserving a free, open, democratic society.
In 2006, when I became chair of the Memorial foundation, we committed to opening the memorial on the 10th anniversary – and thanks to so many people who worked hard to make it happen, we’re delivering on that commitment.
There will be more parks and recreation, more housing and schools, more shops and transit, more world-class architecture, and more arts and culture – including, I hope, a beautiful new performing arts center at the new World Trade Center.
“And we see a profoundly inspiring memorial that honors every person killed at the World Trade Center bombing in 1993, and every person killed on 9/11 – in New York, at the Pentagon, and near Shanksville.
“And we see a profoundly inspiring memorial that honors every person killed at the World Trade Center bombing in 1993, and every person killed on 9/11 – in New York, at the Pentagon, and near Shanksville.
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
“As we walk north, we’ll pass the reconstructed Columbus Park in Chinatown, where Chinese immigrants continue to come to find opportunity, and where New Yorkers and tourists continue to come to find great soup dumplings and dim-sum.
the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear
Over the past decade, thanks to the leadership of Police Commissioner Ray Kelly, we have built the best counter-terrorism operation of any police force in the world, which has thwarted at least 13 potential terrorist attacks on our City.
But the person who deserves a lot of the credit is a guy who grew up working in his father Harry’s restaurant here in Lower Manhattan: Peter Poulakakos.
“The transformation of Lower Manhattan has been an enormous team effort – with the City, State, and Federal governments working together, investing together, and forming partnerships with the private sector.
“As we walk north, we’ll pass the reconstructed Columbus Park in Chinatown, where Chinese immigrants continue to come to find opportunity, and where New Yorkers and tourists continue to come to find great soup dumplings and dim-sum.
And we have kept faith in our civic values – remembering that here in Lower Manhattan, the City’s oldest neighborhood, where Jews and Catholics and others were once unable to congregate openly – we honor our nation’s founding ideals, and those who
“So this morning, I’d like to ask you to join me on a virtual walking tour of an area that, over the past decade, has become a real neighborhood – just as we had hoped when our Administration laid out a new vision for Lower Manhattan in 2002 as Bil
“Some of you may not know that Bill’s father Lew founded ABNY in the early 1970s, when New York City was struggling with problems that were growing worse by the day.
“This morning, we gather just a few blocks from the World Trade Center site to reflect on the decade that has passed since that bright blue September sky turned dark and ashen, surrounding our city in grief.
There will be more parks and recreation, more housing and schools, more shops and transit, more world-class architecture, and more arts and culture – including, I hope, a beautiful new performing arts center at the new World Trade Center.
Ten years ago this Sunday, this became the scene of the biggest rescue and recovery effort in American history – and thanks to thousands of people who toiled at the site day and night for months on end, the site was cleared sooner than anyone had b
United States businessman who in 1872 established a successful mail-order business (1843-1913)
The Port Authority’s refusal to allow the 2008 financial crisis to derail the rebuilding was crucial, and its Executive Director, Chris Ward, has done an absolutely outstanding job in managing the rebuilding and sticking to deadlines.
And I believe it will stand as our greatest moment to those we lost on 9/11 and to our unshakeable faith in the moral imperative of protecting and preserving a free, open, democratic society.
having come to an end or become void after passage of a period of time
“In the first couple of years after the attacks, federal tax credits were critical to convincing people to make the move downtown – but when those credits expired, the good news is people kept coming.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
“Sunday morning, we will remember each one of them in a ceremony at the World Trade Center site, where a beautiful new memorial designed by Michael Arad and Peter Walker will open.
“On April 30th, 1789, when George Washington walked from Federal Hall to St. Paul’s Chapel on the day of his inauguration as President of the United States, he did not know what lay ahead for our land.
But the person who deserves a lot of the credit is a guy who grew up working in his father Harry’s restaurant here in Lower Manhattan: Peter Poulakakos.
a city in northwest Indiana on Lake Michigan; steel production
We also owe a special thanks to our partners in labor, especially Gary LaBarbera and the construction and trade workers who are on the site as we speak – and have been there for 10 years.
The Port Authority’s refusal to allow the 2008 financial crisis to derail the rebuilding was crucial, and its Executive Director, Chris Ward, has done an absolutely outstanding job in managing the rebuilding and sticking to deadlines.
a collection of related things intended for use together
And if we keep walking, just before we get to the re-built Staten Island Ferry Terminal, we’ll see the Battery Maritime Building that we restored and re-opened – with a community space, hotel, and rooftop restaurant still to come.
“Since 9/11, we’ve invested more than $260 million in park construction and expansion – and you can see the results not only along the water but at small green islands like Titanic and Tribeca Parks, at popular attractions like Imagination Playgrou
The Port Authority’s refusal to allow the 2008 financial crisis to derail the rebuilding was crucial, and its Executive Director, Chris Ward, has done an absolutely outstanding job in managing the rebuilding and sticking to deadlines.
the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action
In 2006, when I became chair of the Memorial foundation, we committed to opening the memorial on the 10th anniversary – and thanks to so many people who worked hard to make it happen, we’re delivering on that commitment.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
But because people like Lew and his brother Jack never gave up, because community leaders in every borough banded together to revitalize their neighborhoods, and because Mayors Koch, Dinkins, and Giuliani – and Governors Carey, Cuomo, and Pataki –
United States civil rights leader who refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white man in Montgomery (Alabama) and so triggered the national Civil Rights movement (born in 1913)
“Since 9/11, we’ve invested more than $260 million in park construction and expansion – and you can see the results not only along the water but at small green islands like Titanic and Tribeca Parks, at popular attractions like Imagination Playgrou
the act of changing in form or shape or appearance
“The transformation of Lower Manhattan has been an enormous team effort – with the City, State, and Federal governments working together, investing together, and forming partnerships with the private sector.
“This Sunday, on the 10th anniversary of the attacks on America, each of us will reflect on where we were, what we were doing, who we were with, and most of all, who we lost: husbands and wives, parents and children, friends and colleagues, people
“As we look back on the past decade, and as the picture of what has happened here comes into sharper focus, I believe the re-birth and revitalization of Lower Manhattan will be remembered as one of the greatest comeback stories in American history.
state capital of New York; located in eastern New York State on the west bank of the Hudson river
Our comeback would not have been possible without the leadership of Governor Pataki, Mayor Giuliani, Speaker Silver, and all our partners in Albany and in the City Council, including Speaker Christine Quinn.
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
“As a matter of fact, that December, a New York Times columnist wrote, ‘There are ominous signs, as the economy has deteriorated and the police have been diverted to terror-related tasks, that the bad old days are coming back.’
the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit
“The transformation of Lower Manhattan has been an enormous team effort – with the City, State, and Federal governments working together, investing together, and forming partnerships with the private sector.
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
The Port Authority’s refusal to allow the 2008 financial crisis to derail the rebuilding was crucial, and its Executive Director, Chris Ward, has done an absolutely outstanding job in managing the rebuilding and sticking to deadlines.
So that the legacy of 9/11 will be felt not just here in Lower Manhattan but across each and every one of our 50 states for decades and centuries to come.
the United States federal department that administers all federal programs dealing with education (including federal aid to educational institutions and students); created 1979
The Department of Education opened Millennium High School in 2002 – with critical support from private donors.
an estimate, based on previous dealings, of a person's or an organization's ability to fulfill their financial commitments
But the person who deserves a lot of the credit is a guy who grew up working in his father Harry’s restaurant here in Lower Manhattan: Peter Poulakakos.
But it re-opened less than six months after the attack, and today, it is not only surviving, it’s not only expanding, it is even opening a new store on the Upper West Side.
“The transformation of Lower Manhattan has been an enormous team effort – with the City, State, and Federal governments working together, investing together, and forming partnerships with the private sector.
United States anarchist (born in Russia) who opposed conscription; was deported to the Soviet Union in 1919 (1869-1940)
“The list could go on forever: Joe Daniels and all those who have supported the Memorial and Foundation; the Downtown Alliance, the members of Community Board 1, all the business leaders who committed to Lower Manhattan, especially Ken Chenault and Americ
a mechanical device that moves fluid or gas by pressure or suction
It’s pumped hundreds of millions of dollars into our economy, and it’s put Lower Manhattan on the map as a community for filmmakers and artists of every kind.
We understood that the hijackers did more than attack two buildings; they attacked the freedom that defines our city and country: The freedom to think and speak and worship and love as we wish.
the largest city in New York State and in the United States; located in southeastern New York at the mouth of the Hudson river; a major financial and cultural center
“Some of you may not know that Bill’s father Lew founded ABNY in the early 1970s, when New York City was struggling with problems that were growing worse by the day.
studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
Today, our film and TV industry is stronger than ever, and there is more space devoted to arts and culture in Lower Manhattan than there was on September 10th, 2001 – places like Poets House in Battery Park City.
“In the first couple of years after the attacks, federal tax credits were critical to convincing people to make the move downtown – but when those credits expired, the good news is people kept coming.
“Sunday morning, we will remember each one of them in a ceremony at the World Trade Center site, where a beautiful new memorial designed by Michael Arad and Peter Walker will open.
“As a matter of fact, that December, a New York Times columnist wrote, ‘There are ominous signs, as the economy has deteriorated and the police have been diverted to terror-related tasks, that the bad old days are coming back.’
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
“This morning, we gather just a few blocks from the World Trade Center site to reflect on the decade that has passed since that bright blue September sky turned dark and ashen, surrounding our city in grief.
“And we see a profoundly inspiring memorial that honors every person killed at the World Trade Center bombing in 1993, and every person killed on 9/11 – in New York, at the Pentagon, and near Shanksville.
And if we keep walking, just before we get to the re-built Staten Island Ferry Terminal, we’ll see the Battery Maritime Building that we restored and re-opened – with a community space, hotel, and rooftop restaurant still to come.
(New Testament) a Christian missionary to the Gentiles; author of several Epistles in the New Testament; even though Paul was not present at the Last Supper he is considered an Apostle
“Now, as leave the World Trade Center site, let’s head across the street and make one final stop: St. Paul’s Chapel.
a sharp prod fixed to a rider's heel and used to urge a horse onward
In the wake of the attacks, Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal, and Craig Hatkoff founded the Festival to help spur an economic and cultural revitalization downtown – and has it ever.
“As a matter of fact, that December, a New York Times columnist wrote, ‘There are ominous signs, as the economy has deteriorated and the police have been diverted to terror-related tasks, that the bad old days are coming back.’
In 2006, when I became chair of the Memorial foundation, we committed to opening the memorial on the 10th anniversary – and thanks to so many people who worked hard to make it happen, we’re delivering on that commitment.
being of or having to do with the northern United States and those loyal to the Union during the American Civil War
“The transformation of Lower Manhattan has been an enormous team effort – with the City, State, and Federal governments working together, investing together, and forming partnerships with the private sector.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
“Sunday morning, we will remember each one of them in a ceremony at the World Trade Center site, where a beautiful new memorial designed by Michael Arad and Peter Walker will open.
give up in the face of defeat of lacking hope; admit defeat
But because people like Lew and his brother Jack never gave up, because community leaders in every borough banded together to revitalize their neighborhoods, and because Mayors Koch, Dinkins, and Giuliani – and Governors Carey, Cuomo, and Pataki –
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
“Some of you may not know that Bill’s father Lew founded ABNY in the early 1970s, when New York City was struggling with problems that were growing worse by the day.
And with the biggest cuts in crime, the biggest growth in population, and the biggest investments in commercial development have all happened right here in Lower Manhattan.
But because people like Lew and his brother Jack never gave up, because community leaders in every borough banded together to revitalize their neighborhoods, and because Mayors Koch, Dinkins, and Giuliani – and Governors Carey, Cuomo, and Pataki – provide
[SHORT VIDEO] “Digital media start-ups are growing side-by-side with long-time downtown businesses like J&R. And later today, the City Council will hold a hearing on a zoning resolution that will allow a downtown icon, the Century 21 department sto
“As a matter of fact, that December, a New York Times columnist wrote, ‘There are ominous signs, as the economy has deteriorated and the police have been diverted to terror-related tasks, that the bad old days are coming back.’
Their spirit inspired all of us – and I believe we owe it to them to keep their spirit alive, not only in our own hearts, not only at the World Trade Center site, but on every street they walked here in Lower Manhattan.
And let us remember that when we unite as Americans, and when we put patriotism ahead of partisanship, there is no challenge that this country can’t meet.
United States film actress who retired when she married into the royal family of Monaco (1928-1982)
Over the past decade, thanks to the leadership of Police Commissioner Ray Kelly, we have built the best counter-terrorism operation of any police force in the world, which has thwarted at least 13 potential terrorist attacks on our City.
shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort
And I believe it will stand as our greatest moment to those we lost on 9/11 and to our unshakeable faith in the moral imperative of protecting and preserving a free, open, democratic society.
Today, our film and TV industry is stronger than ever, and there is more space devoted to arts and culture in Lower Manhattan than there was on September 10th, 2001 – places like Poets House in Battery Park City.
relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen
And if we keep walking, just before we get to the re-built Staten Island Ferry Terminal, we’ll see the Battery Maritime Building that we restored and re-opened – with a community space, hotel, and rooftop restaurant still to come.
of or relating to the shared knowledge and values of a society
In the wake of the attacks, Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal, and Craig Hatkoff founded the Festival to help spur an economic and cultural revitalization downtown – and has it ever.
“It’s impossible to talk about the new small businesses in Lower Manhattan though without talking about something we all depend on – all the new restaurants, pubs, and cafes.
a matter that is an actual fact or is demonstrable as a fact
“As a matter of fact, that December, a New York Times columnist wrote, ‘There are ominous signs, as the economy has deteriorated and the police have been diverted to terror-related tasks, that the bad old days are coming back.’
“Sunday morning, we will remember each one of them in a ceremony at the World Trade Center site, where a beautiful new memorial designed by Michael Arad and Peter Walker will open.
But because people like Lew and his brother Jack never gave up, because community leaders in every borough banded together to revitalize their neighborhoods, and because Mayors Koch, Dinkins, and Giuliani – and Governors Carey, Cuomo, and Pataki – provide
“As we walk north, we’ll pass the reconstructed Columbus Park in Chinatown, where Chinese immigrants continue to come to find opportunity, and where New Yorkers and tourists continue to come to find great soup dumplings and dim-sum.
In 2006, when I became chair of the Memorial foundation, we committed to opening the memorial on the 10th anniversary – and thanks to so many people who worked hard to make it happen, we’re delivering on that commitment.
“With every new resident that moves downtown, with every new business and house of worship that opens its doors, with every new student that enters a classroom, we honor the spirit of those we lost that day, we honor the values that define our city, and w
And because of people like Minas – and because of so many entrepreneurs and CEOs who believed in downtown’s future – there are now more businesses operating in Lower Manhattan than there were on September 10th, 2001: baby stores, grocery stores, wi
(used of count nouns) each and all of the members of a group considered singly and without exception
But because people like Lew and his brother Jack never gave up, because community leaders in every borough banded together to revitalize their neighborhoods, and because Mayors Koch, Dinkins, and Giuliani – and Governors Carey, Cuomo, and Pataki –
the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary
“So this morning, I’d like to ask you to join me on a virtual walking tour of an area that, over the past decade, has become a real neighborhood – just as we had hoped when our Administration laid out a new vision for Lower Manhattan in 2002 as Bil
broadcasting visual images of stationary or moving objects
[SHORT VIDEO] “Digital media start-ups are growing side-by-side with long-time downtown businesses like J&R. And later today, the City Council will hold a hearing on a zoning resolution that will allow a downtown icon, the Century 21 department sto
a politically organized body of people under a single government
“With every new resident that moves downtown, with every new business and house of worship that opens its doors, with every new student that enters a classroom, we honor the spirit of those we lost that day, we honor the values that define our city, and w
But because people like Lew and his brother Jack never gave up, because community leaders in every borough banded together to revitalize their neighborhoods, and because Mayors Koch, Dinkins, and Giuliani – and Governors Carey, Cuomo, and Pataki –
love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
And let us remember that when we unite as Americans, and when we put patriotism ahead of partisanship, there is no challenge that this country can’t meet.
a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area
“Since 9/11, we’ve invested more than $260 million in park construction and expansion – and you can see the results not only along the water but at small green islands like Titanic and Tribeca Parks, at popular attractions like Imagination Playgrou
And we have kept faith in our civic values – remembering that here in Lower Manhattan, the City’s oldest neighborhood, where Jews and Catholics and others were once unable to congregate openly – we honor our nation’s founding ideals, and those who have fo
And – most of all, as New Yorkers from Chinatown to Cambria Heights continue to feel the effects of the national recession – there will be more jobs for more people on every step of the economic ladder.
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
“Over the next 10 years – come hell or high water – I fully expect that Lower Manhattan will continue to grow as a neighborhood, as a business district, as a creative community and as a destination for visitors.
[SHORT VIDEO] “Digital media start-ups are growing side-by-side with long-time downtown businesses like J&R. And later today, the City Council will hold a hearing on a zoning resolution that will allow a downtown icon, the Century 21 department sto
state capital and largest city of Georgia; chief commercial center of the southeastern United States; was plundered and burned by Sherman's army during the American Civil War
In fact, Lower Manhattan has added more people over the past 10 years than Atlanta, Dallas, and Philadelphia combined.
“Over the next 10 years – come hell or high water – I fully expect that Lower Manhattan will continue to grow as a neighborhood, as a business district, as a creative community and as a destination for visitors.
the quality of arousing interest; being attractive or something that attracts
“Since 9/11, we’ve invested more than $260 million in park construction and expansion – and you can see the results not only along the water but at small green islands like Titanic and Tribeca Parks, at popular attractions like Imagination Playgrou
of or relating to the United States of America or its people or language or culture
“As we look back on the past decade, and as the picture of what has happened here comes into sharper focus, I believe the re-birth and revitalization of Lower Manhattan will be remembered as one of the greatest comeback stories in American history.
a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
We understood that without those freedoms there was no New York City, no United States of America, no democratic society anywhere – only tyranny and terror.
We understood that the hijackers did more than attack two buildings; they attacked the freedom that defines our city and country: The freedom to think and speak and worship and love as we wish.
Over the past 10 years, we’ve invested $165 million in restructuring streets, and $127 million to replace 20 miles of water mains – some of which were 100 years old.
the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
“Since 9/11, we’ve invested more than $260 million in park construction and expansion – and you can see the results not only along the water but at small green islands like Titanic and Tribeca Parks, at popular attractions like Imagination Playgrou
the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered
And we have kept faith in our civic values – remembering that here in Lower Manhattan, the City’s oldest neighborhood, where Jews and Catholics and others were once unable to congregate openly – we honor our nation’s founding ideals, and those who
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
“There are many people who deserve credit for the progress at the World Trade Center, starting with the guy who never hesitated to rebuild: Larry Silverstein.
The Port Authority’s refusal to allow the 2008 financial crisis to derail the rebuilding was crucial, and its Executive Director, Chris Ward, has done an absolutely outstanding job in managing the rebuilding and sticking to deadlines.
an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions
“And we see a profoundly inspiring memorial that honors every person killed at the World Trade Center bombing in 1993, and every person killed on 9/11 – in New York, at the Pentagon, and near Shanksville.
a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage)
And with the biggest cuts in crime, the biggest growth in population, and the biggest investments in commercial development have all happened right here in Lower Manhattan.
In 2006, when I became chair of the Memorial foundation, we committed to opening the memorial on the 10th anniversary – and thanks to so many people who worked hard to make it happen, we’re delivering on that commitment.
move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
In the weeks and months that followed, thousands of people descended on St. Paul’s to post expressions of their grief to help support the recovery workers and help get our city back on its feet.
“As a matter of fact, that December, a New York Times columnist wrote, ‘There are ominous signs, as the economy has deteriorated and the police have been diverted to terror-related tasks, that the bad old days are coming back.’
a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens
Over the past decade, thanks to the leadership of Police Commissioner Ray Kelly, we have built the best counter-terrorism operation of any police force in the world, which has thwarted at least 13 potential terrorist attacks on our City.
Today, our film and TV industry is stronger than ever, and there is more space devoted to arts and culture in Lower Manhattan than there was on September 10th, 2001 – places like Poets House in Battery Park City.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
“For example, let’s head to the corner of Greenwich and Murray Street, where the City and the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation helped make possible a new residential tower with 77 affordable apartments and 220 market rate condos, as well as
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
“Some of you may not know that Bill’s father Lew founded ABNY in the early 1970s, when New York City was struggling with problems that were growing worse by the day.
And I believe it will stand as our greatest moment to those we lost on 9/11 and to our unshakeable faith in the moral imperative of protecting and preserving a free, open, democratic society.
liquid food especially of meat or fish or vegetable stock often containing pieces of solid food
“As we walk north, we’ll pass the reconstructed Columbus Park in Chinatown, where Chinese immigrants continue to come to find opportunity, and where New Yorkers and tourists continue to come to find great soup dumplings and dim-sum.
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
“In the first couple of years after the attacks, federal tax credits were critical to convincing people to make the move downtown – but when those credits expired, the good news is people kept coming.
We understood that the hijackers did more than attack two buildings; they attacked the freedom that defines our city and country: The freedom to think and speak and worship and love as we wish.
In 2006, when I became chair of the Memorial foundation, we committed to opening the memorial on the 10th anniversary – and thanks to so many people who worked hard to make it happen, we’re delivering on that commitment.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
“The transformation of Lower Manhattan has been an enormous team effort – with the City, State, and Federal governments working together, investing together, and forming partnerships with the private sector.
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
And – most of all, as New Yorkers from Chinatown to Cambria Heights continue to feel the effects of the national recession – there will be more jobs for more people on every step of the economic ladder.
“As a matter of fact, that December, a New York Times columnist wrote, ‘There are ominous signs, as the economy has deteriorated and the police have been diverted to terror-related tasks, that the bad old days are coming back.’
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
In 2006, when I became chair of the Memorial foundation, we committed to opening the memorial on the 10th anniversary – and thanks to so many people who worked hard to make it happen, we’re delivering on that commitment.
“Over the next 10 years – come hell or high water – I fully expect that Lower Manhattan will continue to grow as a neighborhood, as a business district, as a creative community and as a destination for visitors.
These heroes put aside concerns about their own health, and we must never forget that, we must never forget them, and we must always be there for them when they need us.
And because of people like Minas – and because of so many entrepreneurs and CEOs who believed in downtown’s future – there are now more businesses operating in Lower Manhattan than there were on September 10th, 2001: baby stores, grocery stores, wi
Over the past decade, thanks to the leadership of Police Commissioner Ray Kelly, we have built the best counter-terrorism operation of any police force in the world, which has thwarted at least 13 potential terrorist attacks on our City.
a quantity obtained by the addition of a group of numbers
“As we walk north, we’ll pass the reconstructed Columbus Park in Chinatown, where Chinese immigrants continue to come to find opportunity, and where New Yorkers and tourists continue to come to find great soup dumplings and dim-sum.
“This Sunday, as we reflect back on the past, let us remember not only the agony and anguish of the attacks but how we channeled our pain into something positive and powerful.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
“Some of you may not know that Bill’s father Lew founded ABNY in the early 1970s, when New York City was struggling with problems that were growing worse by the day.
the discipline dealing with the principles of design and construction and ornamentation of fine buildings
There will be more parks and recreation, more housing and schools, more shops and transit, more world-class architecture, and more arts and culture – including, I hope, a beautiful new performing arts center at the new World Trade Center.
having been learned or found or determined especially by investigation
But because people like Lew and his brother Jack never gave up, because community leaders in every borough banded together to revitalize their neighborhoods, and because Mayors Koch, Dinkins, and Giuliani – and Governors Carey, Cuomo, and Pataki – provide
having lost your bearings; confused as to time or place or personal identity
“This Sunday, on the 10th anniversary of the attacks on America, each of us will reflect on where we were, what we were doing, who we were with, and most of all, who we lost: husbands and wives, parents and children, friends and colleagues, people
a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
But because people like Lew and his brother Jack never gave up, because community leaders in every borough banded together to revitalize their neighborhoods, and because Mayors Koch, Dinkins, and Giuliani – and Governors Carey, Cuomo, and Pataki – provide
“The transformation of Lower Manhattan has been an enormous team effort – with the City, State, and Federal governments working together, investing together, and forming partnerships with the private sector.
a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee
The Port Authority’s refusal to allow the 2008 financial crisis to derail the rebuilding was crucial, and its Executive Director, Chris Ward, has done an absolutely outstanding job in managing the rebuilding and sticking to deadlines.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
And if we keep walking, just before we get to the re-built Staten Island Ferry Terminal, we’ll see the Battery Maritime Building that we restored and re-opened – with a community space, hotel, and rooftop restaurant still to come.
feeling pleasurable satisfaction over something by which you measures your self-worth
People of every color, of every country, speaking every language, practicing every religion, holding every belief, and yet we were all New Yorkers first – proud of our city, and determined to bring it back.
And – most of all, as New Yorkers from Chinatown to Cambria Heights continue to feel the effects of the national recession – there will be more jobs for more people on every step of the economic ladder.
“The list could go on forever: Joe Daniels and all those who have supported the Memorial and Foundation; the Downtown Alliance, the members of Community Board 1, all the business leaders who committed to Lower Manhattan, especially Ken Chenault and Americ
a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others
“There are far too many people to thank for the progress we’ve made at the site and across Lower Manhattan, including all our City agencies and Deputy Mayors, but a few more must be mentioned: President Bush, Senators Schumer and Clinton, and Congr
the concentration of attention or energy on something
“As we look back on the past decade, and as the picture of what has happened here comes into sharper focus, I believe the re-birth and revitalization of Lower Manhattan will be remembered as one of the greatest comeback stories in American history.
And because of people like Minas – and because of so many entrepreneurs and CEOs who believed in downtown’s future – there are now more businesses operating in Lower Manhattan than there were on September 10th, 2001: baby stores, grocery stores, wine stor
an area or region distinguished from adjacent parts by a distinctive feature or characteristic
[SHORT VIDEO] “Digital media start-ups are growing side-by-side with long-time downtown businesses like J&R. And later today, the City Council will hold a hearing on a zoning resolution that will allow a downtown icon, the Century 21 department sto
having strength or power greater than average or expected
But because people like Lew and his brother Jack never gave up, because community leaders in every borough banded together to revitalize their neighborhoods, and because Mayors Koch, Dinkins, and Giuliani – and Governors Carey, Cuomo, and Pataki – provide
And we have kept faith in our civic values – remembering that here in Lower Manhattan, the City’s oldest neighborhood, where Jews and Catholics and others were once unable to congregate openly – we honor our nation’s founding ideals, and those who
a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
“This Sunday, on the 10th anniversary of the attacks on America, each of us will reflect on where we were, what we were doing, who we were with, and most of all, who we lost: husbands and wives, parents and children, friends and colleagues, people
bring back into original existence, use, function, or position
And if we keep walking, just before we get to the re-built Staten Island Ferry Terminal, we’ll see the Battery Maritime Building that we restored and re-opened – with a community space, hotel, and rooftop restaurant still to come.
But because people like Lew and his brother Jack never gave up, because community leaders in every borough banded together to revitalize their neighborhoods, and because Mayors Koch, Dinkins, and Giuliani – and Governors Carey, Cuomo, and Pataki –
“As we look back on the past decade, and as the picture of what has happened here comes into sharper focus, I believe the re-birth and revitalization of Lower Manhattan will be remembered as one of the greatest comeback stories in American history.
a quantity or amount or measure considered as a proportion of another quantity or amount or measure
“For example, let’s head to the corner of Greenwich and Murray Street, where the City and the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation helped make possible a new residential tower with 77 affordable apartments and 220 market rate condos, as well as
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
And with the biggest cuts in crime, the biggest growth in population, and the biggest investments in commercial development have all happened right here in Lower Manhattan.
[SHORT VIDEO] “Digital media start-ups are growing side-by-side with long-time downtown businesses like J&R. And later today, the City Council will hold a hearing on a zoning resolution that will allow a downtown icon, the Century 21 department sto
a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation
Over the past decade, thanks to the leadership of Police Commissioner Ray Kelly, we have built the best counter-terrorism operation of any police force in the world, which has thwarted at least 13 potential terrorist attacks on our City.
[SHORT VIDEO] “Digital media start-ups are growing side-by-side with long-time downtown businesses like J&R. And later today, the City Council will hold a hearing on a zoning resolution that will allow a downtown icon, the Century 21 department sto
intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain
“This Sunday, as we reflect back on the past, let us remember not only the agony and anguish of the attacks but how we channeled our pain into something positive and powerful.
“This morning, we gather just a few blocks from the World Trade Center site to reflect on the decade that has passed since that bright blue September sky turned dark and ashen, surrounding our city in grief.
the system of production and distribution and consumption
“As a matter of fact, that December, a New York Times columnist wrote, ‘There are ominous signs, as the economy has deteriorated and the police have been diverted to terror-related tasks, that the bad old days are coming back.’
have a firm conviction as to the goodness of something
And because of people like Minas – and because of so many entrepreneurs and CEOs who believed in downtown’s future – there are now more businesses operating in Lower Manhattan than there were on September 10th, 2001: baby stores, grocery stores, wi
“As we look back on the past decade, and as the picture of what has happened here comes into sharper focus, I believe the re-birth and revitalization of Lower Manhattan will be remembered as one of the greatest comeback stories in American history.
a payment or series of payments made by the lessee to an owner for use of some property, facility, equipment, or service
It’s a place for entrepreneurs to get their ideas off the ground – and some of them have already outgrown the incubator and are now renting their own space.
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
“The list could go on forever: Joe Daniels and all those who have supported the Memorial and Foundation; the Downtown Alliance, the members of Community Board 1, all the business leaders who committed to Lower Manhattan, especially Ken Chenault and Americ
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
“Sunday morning, we will remember each one of them in a ceremony at the World Trade Center site, where a beautiful new memorial designed by Michael Arad and Peter Walker will open.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
“Some of you may not know that Bill’s father Lew founded ABNY in the early 1970s, when New York City was struggling with problems that were growing worse by the day.
There are now more people living in Lower Manhattan than at any time since 1920, and many of them are in new housing that has been created through a combination of public and private investment.
Over the past decade, thanks to the leadership of Police Commissioner Ray Kelly, we have built the best counter-terrorism operation of any police force in the world, which has thwarted at least 13 potential terrorist attacks on our City.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
And if we keep walking, just before we get to the re-built Staten Island Ferry Terminal, we’ll see the Battery Maritime Building that we restored and re-opened – with a community space, hotel, and rooftop restaurant still to come.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by `as' or `too' or `so' or `that'; amounting to a large but indefinite number
In 2006, when I became chair of the Memorial foundation, we committed to opening the memorial on the 10th anniversary – and thanks to so many people who worked hard to make it happen, we’re delivering on that commitment.
At 76 stories, it is the tallest residential building in the Western Hemisphere – and having a school at its base makes it an even more powerful symbol of Lower Manhattan’s rebirth.
keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction
And I believe it will stand as our greatest moment to those we lost on 9/11 and to our unshakeable faith in the moral imperative of protecting and preserving a free, open, democratic society.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
Their spirit inspired all of us – and I believe we owe it to them to keep their spirit alive, not only in our own hearts, not only at the World Trade Center site, but on every street they walked here in Lower Manhattan.
But because people like Lew and his brother Jack never gave up, because community leaders in every borough banded together to revitalize their neighborhoods, and because Mayors Koch, Dinkins, and Giuliani – and Governors Carey, Cuomo, and Pataki –
“Over the next 10 years – come hell or high water – I fully expect that Lower Manhattan will continue to grow as a neighborhood, as a business district, as a creative community and as a destination for visitors.
engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
“Some of you may not know that Bill’s father Lew founded ABNY in the early 1970s, when New York City was struggling with problems that were growing worse by the day.
We understood that the hijackers did more than attack two buildings; they attacked the freedom that defines our city and country: The freedom to think and speak and worship and love as we wish.
North America and South America and Central America
“This Sunday, on the 10th anniversary of the attacks on America, each of us will reflect on where we were, what we were doing, who we were with, and most of all, who we lost: husbands and wives, parents and children, friends and colleagues, people
“This morning, we gather just a few blocks from the World Trade Center site to reflect on the decade that has passed since that bright blue September sky turned dark and ashen, surrounding our city in grief.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
“In the first couple of years after the attacks, federal tax credits were critical to convincing people to make the move downtown – but when those credits expired, the good news is people kept coming.
of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth
In the wake of the attacks, Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal, and Craig Hatkoff founded the Festival to help spur an economic and cultural revitalization downtown – and has it ever.
These heroes put aside concerns about their own health, and we must never forget that, we must never forget them, and we must always be there for them when they need us.
“It’s impossible to talk about the new small businesses in Lower Manhattan though without talking about something we all depend on – all the new restaurants, pubs, and cafes.
“On April 30th, 1789, when George Washington walked from Federal Hall to St. Paul’s Chapel on the day of his inauguration as President of the United States, he did not know what lay ahead for our land.
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