Twenty years ago today, I was at St. Leo’s Church in Corona serving as a poll worker during the primary elections when I learned that the first plane hit.

The confusion & panicked that ensued will forever be indelibly seared in my memory.

(1/4) My partner worked in the area at the time and many of my NYU students were in dorms nearby.

Today continues to be a stain on our history. My heart goes out to the families of loved ones lost and for the continued fight for justice for the first responders.

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🧵on Ida Response:

The Governor, Mayor & Senate Majority Leader expect help from fed gov is on the way, including resources for homeowners & small businesses.

@nycoem launched a tool to collect damage information from NYers to assess the impact.
www1.nyc.gov/site/severewea… You can also report damage in the following ways:

If you see trees or branches that have fallen to the ground on public property
portal.311.nyc.gov/article/?kanum…