After the towers fell, New Yorkers came together. There were stories of people opening their homes to those who were displaced. Volunteers flocked to help in the rescue and recovery efforts. It was a time of great tragedy but also of amazing unity among the people of New York.
Many New Yorkers lost loved ones in 9/11. Their stories are full of grief. Their lives were forever altered as they had to deal with the pain of loss. Some had to take on new roles in their families, like a single parent who lost their partner in the attacks. They also had to face the economic impact as many jobs were lost in the area around the Twin Towers.