Democracy Dies in Darkness
A lifelong New Yorker reflects on the impact of September 11, 2001, at the 25th anniversary commemoration.
September 11, 2026
The 9/11 memorial is captured in a poignant photograph on the 25th anniversary of the attacks in New York City, highlighting the enduring memories. (Angelina Katsanis/AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)
Written by Daniel Edward Rosen and published by City Journal, part of the Manhattan Institute, this reflection on urban policy provides an intimate look into life before the tragic events that changed the world.
In August 2001, I had just graduated from college and was sharing a converted loft in TriBeCa with four friends. Our living space offered a stunning view of lower Manhattan. From there, the World Trade Center appeared majestic just eight blocks away.
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