{"id":333874,"date":"2026-08-31T15:08:14","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T15:08:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/333874\/"},"modified":"2026-08-31T15:08:14","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T15:08:14","slug":"its-been-25-years-since-9-11-and-this-new-video-series-highlights-the-resilience-of-lower-manhattan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/333874\/","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s Been 25 Years Since 9\/11, and This New Video Series Highlights the Resilience of Lower Manhattan"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Estimated2 min read<\/p>\n

There\u2019s nowhere quite like the melting pot of New York City: It oozes history, culture, delicious food, and sheer verve like no other place can. (Especially post-Knicks championship.) It\u2019s also a city that, in the past two decades alone, has been forced to endure a number of hardships\u2014most notably the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001.<\/p>\n

For all the things NYC is known for, frailty is not one of them. Which is merely to echo the words of World Trade Center developer Larry Silverstein: \u201cNever bet against New York, because New York will come back bigger and better than ever.\u201d<\/p>\n

Inspired by this quote as we approach the 25th anniversary of 9\/11, we\u2019ve partnered with Silverstein Properties for the release of the docuseries Never Bet Against New York. Below, you\u2019ll find 11 episodes that highlight local artists, CEOs, residents, and more, each speaking about their connection to Lower Manhattan. Many of them discuss what changed for them in the aftermath of 9\/11, what they like most about living and working here, and the roles they\u2019ve played in transforming the place they love for the better. After all, the city that never sleeps is nothing if not resilient, and those of us lucky enough to call it home are living proof of that.<\/p>\n

BILL DACUNTO<\/p>\n

Former head of operations for the World Trade Center Bill Dacunto tells his story of surviving the 9\/11 attacks.<\/p>\n

\"Play\"VideoBILL RAUCH<\/p>\n

Inaugural artistic director of Perelman Performing Arts Center Bill Rauch reflects on the center\u2019s role in rebuilding the arts.<\/p>\n

\"Play\"VideoJESSICA LAPPIN<\/p>\n

Jessica Lappin, president of Downtown Alliance, speaks to the enduring resolve and energy of Lower Manhattan.<\/p>\n

\"Play\"VideoKERRY IRVINE<\/p>\n

Abstract artist Kerry Irvine speaks about her sister Kristy and what keeps her working in downtown Manhattan.<\/p>\n

\"Play\"VideoLUCILLE YIP<\/p>\n

Lucille Yip, nurse turned baker and owner of Sweet Lu Bakery, on what made her leave the city\u2014and what brought her back.<\/p>\n

\"Play\"VideoMING CHEN<\/p>\n

Ming Chen, street photographer, on how he captures the ever-shifting cityscape of NYC.<\/p>\n

\"Play\"VideoMICHAEL MEYERS, A.K.A. \u201cPIANO MIKE\u201d<\/p>\n

Teacher and pianist Michael Meyers\u2014more commonly known as Piano Mike\u2014gets out of his comfort zone and shares music with those passing through the Oculus.<\/p>\n

\"Play\"VideoPURELY PATRICIA FOX<\/p>\n

A \u201ccolorful person living in a beige world,\u201d Purely Patricia Fox more than represents a city full of possibilities and self-expression.<\/p>\n

\"Play\"VideoMARY ANN TIGHE<\/p>\n

Bronx-born Mary Ann Tighe, CEO of CBRE, discusses her upbringing in the city and what keeps her hopeful for the future.<\/p>\n

\"Play\"VideoMARCUS SAMUELSSON<\/p>\n

Celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson shares the inspiration behind his restaurant Metropolis, in 1 World Trade.<\/p>\n

\"Play\"VideoKATHLEEN ZDANOWICZ<\/p>\n

Zola social media manager Kathleen Zdanowicz speaks to that special pull of the city and how she has navigated her way through it.<\/p>\n

\"Play\"Video\"Headshot<\/p>\n

Sofia Lodato (she\/her) is a staff writer at Oprah Daily. Aside from reading, writing, and wellness, she is a lover of all things media-related, and can usually be found overanalyzing her latest favorite show, album, or video game.
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