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'New York Remembers' exhibition marking 9/11 anniversary now on display at SUNY Potsdam through September

Posted 8/31/11

POTSDAM -- A "New York Remembers" exhibition recognizing the upcoming tenth anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks is now on display at SUNY Potsdam through the end of September. An …

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'New York Remembers' exhibition marking 9/11 anniversary now on display at SUNY Potsdam through September

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POTSDAM -- A "New York Remembers" exhibition recognizing the upcoming tenth anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks is now on display at SUNY Potsdam through the end of September.

An aircraft fragment from one of the planes that hit the World Trade Center in New York City is on display along with informational panels at the Potsdam campus.

The fragment is likely part of an engine turbine from either United Airlines Flight 175 or American Airlines Flight 11, which was found at Ground Zero after the Twin Towers went down.

The fragment is still considered potential criminal evidence and is marked with an FBI case number.

In addition, there are several informational panels with a timeline of the 9/11 attacks, and remembrances about it.

Governor Andrew Cuomo, along with the New York State Museum and the National September 11 Memorial & Museum announced that 30 "New York Remembers" exhibits would take place through the state to give New Yorkers a place to remember the victims of 9/11 and honor the countless heroes who came from all corners of the state to help in the clean-up and recovery efforts.

The SUNY Potsdam "New York Remembers" exhibit is on display in Flagg Hall. Anyone who would like to visit it is welcome. Parking is available in Lots 1 and 2 off Potsdam Drive.

To get to Flagg Hall, park in those lots and cross underneath the archway and enter the first door on your right; the display should be right in front of you.

Because classes are back in session, campus is busy and these parking lots are often full during peak hours. Therefore, weekday visitors are urged to either walk to campus or visit the exhibit before 9 a.m., or between 3 and 9 p.m., from Monday to Friday.

The hall will also be open on weekends from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and there should be no problems with parking at this time.

If you have any questions about visiting the "New York Remembers" exhibit at SUNY Potsdam, call Carol Rourke at 267-2100.

To find a campus map, visit www.potsdam.edu/about/visit/maps.cfm.

SUNY Potsdam will offer a memorial service beginning at 8:30 a.m. on the morning of Sunday, Sept. 11, at the exhibit in Flagg Hall.

This event will be free and open to the public.

More information about the remembrance service will be available soon, at www.potsdam.edu/newsandevents.