Wednesday February 6, 2002, Manhattan, New York, USA

The Dutchess and the Photographer Steven Hirsch presenting her with his picture of the firefighter who found the doll at Ground Zero.The Dutchess of York, Sarah Ferguson visiting Bolivars Photo Gallery at 420 East Ninth Street in Manhattan. Photographers returned a soiled laden rag doll belonging to her and her U.S. Charity Chances for Children, which had been located on the 101st floor of the WTC.

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Tuesday September 11, 2001, New York, New York, United States

September 11 terrorist attack on New York

Two hijacked planes crash into the World Trade Center towers causing both to crumble.

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Saturday January 11, 2003, Akwesasne, New York, USA

Left to right: Tribal Police officer Larry Edgley with Chief of Police Andrew Thomas of the St.Regis Mohawk Reservation at the St.Lawrence River showing Canada on the other side. The Narcotics smuggling had gone up 500% in the last Year.

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Saturday July 13, 2002, Philadelphia, PA, United States

NBA star Allen Iverson arraigned on assault charges

Allen Iverson's daughter, Tiaura, plays basketball at their home. Philadelphia 76ers basketball star, last year's NBA MVP and highest scorer, Allen Iverson, along with his uncle, Greg Iverson, were arraigned on charges of assault and trespassing after the two burst into Allen's cousin's apartment and threatened two young men at gunpoint. The $80 million per/year, Allen was ordered not to leave his $2.4 million home until the hearing.

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Sunday March 17, 2002, New York, New York, United States

03/17/2002. New York Cardinal Edward Egan conducts mass at St. Patrick Cathedral

Edward Cardinal Egan holding his St.Patricks Day mass at St.Patricks cathedral in Manhattan.

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Tuesday September 11, 2001, New York, New York, USA

September 11 terrorist attack on New York

People run for their lives in lower Manhattan after two planes hijacked by terrorists flew into the two towers of the World Trade Center. A total of four planes were hijacked on September 11. US Airlines flights 11 and 175 from Boston were hijacked mid-air by terrorists with knives who flew the two planes into the two towers of the World Trade Center in New York. American Airlines flight 77 from Washington was hijacked and flown into the Pentagon, and United Airlines flight 93 from New Jersey was hijacked, but its intended target, thought to be Washington, was saved when the passengers on board fought the terrorists. In New York, the damages caused by the plane crashes were tremendous. The two towers of the World Trade Center were designed to withstand the impact of a plane, but the fires were fueled by 91,000 litres of jet fuel, and the temperature of the steel core supporting the towers soared to 800C. Once the steel frame on one floor melted, the floor collapsed, putting even greater pressure on the floor below. Even lower on the tower, where the temperatures were not as high, the force of the weight of the collapsing floors above weakened the buildings' structures to a devastating degree. About an hour after the south tower was hit, it crumbled; twenty minutes later, the north tower fell. Thousands ran for their lives, and while five survivors were uncovered in the rubble in the first twenty-four hours after the crash, 2,801 died. It was the largest terrorist attack ever to occur on American grounds.

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Tuesday November 12, 2002, Westchester, New York, USA

Lt. Robert Patnaude showing the photos of the three suspects which where just brought into the White Plains Federal Court by the FBI , on Betting fraud at the Bredders Cup. Left to right: Glen Dasilva, Derrick Davis and Chris Harn.

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Thursday February 14, 2002, New York, NY, United States

02/14/2002. Helmut Lang fall 2002 fashions

Helmut Lang fall 2002 fashions

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Friday February 21, 2003, West Warwick, Rhode Island, USA

Fire kills 100 at Rhode Island night club during

Body bags being removed from the burned up club. A big fire broke out last night at "The Station" Nightclub in West Warwick in Rhode Island on 211 Cowesett Avenue, killing 97 people. Three people died of injuries following the night of the incident, bringing the total number of deaths to 100. The fire was allegedly caused by the band's pyrotechnics which appear to have been hazardous given the small stage space. Indictments were eventually brought against club and band representatives for their responsibilities in use of the devices and lack of safety protocol.

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Saturday July 13, 2002, Philadelphia, PA, United States

NBA star Allen Iverson arraigned on assault charges

Allen Iverson's son, Allen II, plays basketball at the family's home. Philadelphia 76ers basketball star, last year's NBA MVP and highest scorer, Allen Iverson, along with his uncle, Greg Iverson, were arraigned on charges of assault and trespassing after the two burst into Allen's cousin's apartment and threatened two young men at gunpoint. The $80 million per/year, Allen was ordered not to leave his $2.4 million home until the hearing.

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Friday March 14, 2003, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

Celebration at safe return of Elizabeth Smart

Ed Smart shaking hands with well wishers at the "Welcome home" celebration for Elizabeth Smart at Liberty Park in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Sunday February 2, 2003, Manhattan, New York, USA

Top Model Delphine Bafort in Manhattan

Belgian Top model Delfine Bafort is in New York preparing for fashion week. She is seen here walking on West Broadway in Soho.

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Sunday October 6, 2002, Manhattan, New York, USA

Left to right: Alina Kurzyna, Peter Martin and Catherine Simulinas with the Polonaise Dancers from Queens are dancing in the General Pulaski Parade on 5th Avenue

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Friday February 14, 2003, New York, New York, USA

Ralph Lauren collection Fall Winter 2003-2004

Fashion designer Ralph Lauren at his show. Ralph Lauren Fashion Show Fall - Winter 2003-2004

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Saturday January 11, 2003, Massena, New York, USA

Showing the Tribal Policeofficer Larry Edgley at the St. Regis Mohawk Reservation in Akwesasne, NY patroling the St.Lawrence River with Canada on the other side. The Narcotics smuggling had gone up 500% in the last Year.

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Sunday February 10, 2002, New York, NY, United States

02/10/2002. Imitation of Christ show during New York's Fashion Week

Imitation of Christ fashion show at Sothebys auction house.

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Sunday February 9, 2003, New York, New York, USA

Luella Barkley - Fall 2003 NYC

Luella Barkley Fall 2003 at the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week at Bryant Park.

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Thursday February 14, 2002, Manhattan, New York, USA

Showing Helmut Lang at his Fashion week. Helmut Lang. fall 2002.

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Sunday May 26, 2002, Queens, New York, United States

American Legion Memorial Day Parade

U.S. Navy Guard Veteran of WW II, Louis Wasoff, 83 years old, participating in the American Legion Memorial Day parade in Forest Hills, Queens, along Metropolitan Avenue.

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Sunday February 10, 2002, New York, NY, United States

02/10/2002. Luella Bartley Fashion Show during New York Fashion Week

Luella Bartley fashion show in the Gallery at Bryant Park in Manhattan

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Thursday January 9, 2003, Massena, New York, USA

At Massena in the County of Saint Lawrence in New York, showing some senior patrol agents from the US Bording Patrol, boarding their boat at Hawkins Point in Massena to search for narcotic smugglers. This river is frequently used for smuggling. The narcotic smuggling had gone up 500% in the last year.

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Friday October 25, 2002, Edison, New Jersey, USA

Lifecoach Tom Rauen at his class at Middlesex County College at 2600 Woodbridge Avenue

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Saturday July 6, 2002, Rutherford, New Jersey, United States

Britney Spears in concert in New Jersey

Britney Spears concert at the Continental Arena at the Meadowlands Sports Complex.

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Thursday September 5, 2002

Bon Jovi performs at the NFL Kick-Off party in Times Square.

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Saturday June 8, 2002, Queens, NY, United States

Belmont Horse Races

At the Belmont Race Track, Horse War Emblem stumbles at the start.

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Saturday February 1, 2003, Manhattan, New York, USA

Top Model Delphine Bafort in Manhattan

Ford Model Delfine Bafort walking on West Broadway in Downtown, Manhattan.

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Wednesday April 9, 2003, New York City, New York, USA

Willie Nelson's 70th birthday concert rehearsal

Nora Jones rehearsing for Willie Nelson's birthday concert, called "Willie and his friends", at the Beacon Theatre on 74th Street and Broadway in Manhattan. Many famous musicians will perform with him.

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Sunday February 9, 2003, New York, New York, USA

Luella Barkley - Fall 2003 NYC

Luella Barkley Fall 2003 at the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week at Bryant Park.

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Saturday June 1, 2002, West Point, New York, United States

06/01/2002. West Point Military Academy graduation ceremony

The cadets celebrate by tossing their caps into the air at the end of the Graduation ceremony at the West Point U.S. Military Academy Bicentennial Class of 2002.

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Brigitte Stelzer

Brigitte is a native born Austrian. To her credit, she has traveled through Europe and on occasion has visited countries such as Cuba, Nicaragua and Lebanon with "AmeriCares", a relief organization. They, at times, have asked for help and Brigitte has donated her time and talent to document some of the wonderful work that they do around the world.

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