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The effects of the terrorist attacks reach far beyond Ground Zero.

The Ones Left Behind


In the immediate wake of the World Trade Center disaster, thousands of people were forced to flee their homes, leaving their pets to an uncertain fate. Robyn Shepherd reports on the ASPCA effort to reunite owners and pets, and find homes for pets orphaned by 9/11. more>>

Does Extra Security Make it Safe?


Can ID cards and metal detectors guarantee safety to the scared tenants of The Empire State Building? Rebecca Skaroff reports on the effectiveness of the extra security measures taken at New York City's tallest standing skyscraper. more>>

Downtown Manhattan, The Neighborhood it Was and The Neighborhood it Still Is


Downtown Manhattan was not just New York City's financial district, it was a vibrant community. Neighborhoods like Tribeca were becoming the next Manhattan 'hotspot.' Helen Torres reports on the downturn of the real-estate market in the area surrounding Ground Zero. more>>

New Yorkers: Tourists in Their Home Town


Before September 11, the city was expecting 38.4 million visitors in 2001. But now, many of those visitors will stay home. Melissa Maguire examines the tourism. more>>