In 2002 we published Before & After: Stories from New York; a collection of stories in two halves – the first taking place in the city before the 9/11 attacks, the second being comprised of testimonials from the day itself and its immediate aftermath. Recently, we asked for submissions for the site, to explore the evolution of emotions which surround the tragedy and the changes that New York City has experienced over the last decade.

We received many responses; here are a few.

Phone Numbers of Strangers

by Neesha Navare

She Looked Like She Was Dancing

by C. R. Lofters

Dear NYK People

by Christian Bonnard

Guided Tour

by Susan Volchok

NYC Me

by Adam Baer

Another Visit

by Peter F. Eder

Dear Jon

by erika

My Friend, The Fire Chaplain

by Kathleen Crisci

October 7, 2001

by Patrick J. Sauer

Photographic Memories

by Christie Grotheim

Manhattan Eyeline

by Jackob G. Hofmann

I Have to Be Here

by Kate Walter