about

This website serves as a virtual memorial to our colleagues that we have lost to 9/11-related illnesses as well as an educational space, where the public can learn more about DSNY’s vital — but often unrecognized— role in the rescue and recovery efforts following September 11, 2001.

 

narrators

Dennis Diggins, former First Deputy Commissioner, DSNY

Martin Bellew, former Director of the Bureau of Waste Disposal, DSNY

Michael Mucci, former Director of the Bureau of Waste Disposal, DSNY

Ted Nabavi, Director of Waste Management Engineering, DSNY

website

created by

Maggie Lee, DSNY Records Manager + Archivist

lead writer and researcher

Jesi Taylor Cruz

curator

Andi Potamkin

timeline by

Chris Bendall

interactive maps by

Allan Lu

videography

2001 DSNY Videography by

Michael Barbarotto

and Henry Ferranti

2021 video produced by

Lucas Lee and Maggie Lee

Videography

Eric Van’t Zelfden

Sound

Lucas Lee

Editing

Maggie Lee

Presented by

 

The Sanitation Foundation is the official non-profit partner of the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY). Our mission is simple: keep the city clean while celebrating and supporting the essential Sanitation workforce and advancing the City’s ambitious zero-waste agenda.

We accomplish this by fostering innovative public/private partnerships between DSNY, businesses, and community organizations. Our public engagement, education, and capacity-building programs support DSNY in achieving our shared vision for a healthier, cleaner, more sustainable NYC. 

learn more at sanitationfoundation.org