Changed New York

Even as New York begins to rebuild after 9/11, there remains a deep sense of loss in the city. How are New Yorkers coping with their loss, whether it is the death of a loved one, the loss of faith, or the loss of a sense of security? This documentary presents stories of people whose lives have changed dramatically as they cope with the lasting impact of the attack: the family of a Long Island woman who died in the World Trade Center still trying to make sense of her death; formerly unconnected neighbors who have found a new sense of community; people who have considered extraordinary measures to protect themselves because they fear another attack; NYPD 911 operators who were working on that day, and have discovered a new appreciation for life; a romance that began at Ground Zero. The documentary reveals the inner landscape of people's emotions and how 9/11 has impacted values, family, work, political views, spirituality, and community. Listeners will find elements of their own responses to 9/11 in the stories they hear.

Changed New York is a special program from WNYC and part of public radio's special coverage; "Understanding America After 9/11." This program was produced and narrated by John Rudolph. Karen Frillmann was the editor. The associate producers were Amy Eddings, Beth Fertig and Amy Rubin. The engineer was Karen Pearlman with help from George Edwards, Michael Jones, Wayne Shulmister and Dean Western. Additional production assistance from Rex Doane, Mikel Ellcessor, Alex Kingsbury and Andy Lanset. This documentary was made possible by funding from the Carnegie Corporation of New York, the Overbrook Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and the listeners of WNYC, New York Public Radio.