Investigators point to accident in jet crash near New York
In the Rockaways crash of American Airlines Flight 587, officials say early signs point to an accident as relatives of 260-plus victims gathered for updates. Investigators search for the flight data recorder while questioning sabotage or other causes. The crash injures and destroys parts of nearby Belle Harbor as residents recall Sept. 11.
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George Black
National Transportation Safety Board
NBC
NTSB
Marion Blakey
Rudolph Giuliani
Joseph Dunne
McDunne
Belle Harbor
Brenee
American Airlines
World Trade Center
Brooke State
New York
Mr. Giuliani
New York City
Janet Barasso
Federal Aviation Administration
Black
Jamaica Bay
Flight 587 Crash Sparks Dominican Community Grief in Queens
Investigators work near a backyard engine wreckage after American Airlines Flight 587 crashed moments after takeoff from Kennedy Airport. In Rockaway Beach and Washington Heights, Dominican families gather in apartments, a community center, and the Ramada Plaza Hotel to mourn and seek comfort. The disaster killed about 260 people, including Navy Petty Officer Ruben Rodriguez. Community leaders and counselors provide support as relatives recall loved ones while flags and candles mark the somber scene.
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Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
Felipe Rodriguez
Ruben
Merher
U.S. Navy
Ruben Rodriguez
New York
Dorminican Republic
Daddy
American Airlines
Rockaway Beach
Queens
Kennedy Airport
New York City
Navy
Einterprise
U.S
Rodrigues
Washington Heights
Manhattan
Allaza Dominicana
Ramada Plaza
Ramada
TWA
Long Island
SwissAir
Nova Scotia
Mustang crash roars through traffic injuring girl and officer
In Sabillasville a fleeing driver in a Mustang rammed a police cruiser after stop sticks. The car went airborne, flipped over, and Smith was ejected as bystander Mr. Overzat intervened. Smith, charged with aggravated assault, is jailed. his wife Melissa faces fugitive from justice charges. Traffic rerouted for over an hour during investigation.
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Sabillasville
Sgt. Reichenbaugh
Paty
Mr. Ovarzat
Smith
Overzat
Stagecoach Catering
Melissa
Taneytown
Pennsylvania
Carvell County
Carroll County
U.S. 15
MD. 806
Rockaway remembers victims amid jet crash aftermath
In Rockaway neighborhood widows and relatives of fallen firefighters recall spouses lost at the World Trade Center and confront renewed grief after a jet crash. Residents describe ongoing fundraisers and the strain of burying heroes as they seek prayers and community support.
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Texaco
Mark Shorr
Rockaway
Shorr
Trade Center
Fern Liberman
Veronica Hynes
Walter Hynes
Kim Moran
John
Michael Moran
Osama bin Laden
Dougherty Promotes Open Government and City Reforms
City leaders discuss budget focus on residents and streamline services. Aldermen emphasize accountability, traffic fixes, and a planned Mona cacy Boulevard project while proposing an Internet tax free zone and ongoing dialogue to guide the next administration.
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Ms. Dougherty
Monnday
Aldesonan Bil Hall
Hall
Pew One
Aukierman
Daugherty
City Mall
Joseph Balal
Monacacy Boulevard
East Side
Bel
Marcia Hall
David Lenhart
Bill Hall
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Ashley Minnick
Guillermia Roy
Jacob Javits
Digna Roy
Rockaways
AMR
Ielvio Mendoza
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Mendoza
Helvio Mendoza
Oneida
Gary Toms
the Wave
Gail Allen
Fire Department
Richard
Kathleen Bayle
Dougherty
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