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