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The USS New York is a new Navy ship with a bow constructed out of steel from the World Trade Center. Today it made its way up the Hudson to pass by the site of the September 11th attacks. Rescue workers and and families of 9/11 victims were among those gathered to greet the new ship.
USS New York Honors 9/11 (Video)
From the AP:
Of the 361 sailors serving aboard the ship, around 13 percent are from New York state, which is higher than would normally be the case, Murphy said. There were many requests from Navy personnel to serve on the ship, which will carry some 250 Marines.
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On its maiden voyage in New York's Hudson River, the USS New York with its hull built from the metal of the World Trade Center towers, commemorates the victims of the 9/11 attacks.
For more news video by Current TV visit http://current.com/On its maiden voyage in New York's Hudson River, the USS New York with its hull... more
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Despite the current economy, it has been a great week for New York City. First with the arrival of the USS New York (its an awsome battleship), then Michael Bloomberg won reelection and now the Yankee's won the world series.
Three wonderful events for New York and its not even Thursday yet. Guess Bloomberg will be having that victory parade he promised tomorrow.
Let it be top of with the fact that Bloomberg had the honor of watching the World Series on the USS New York as it sailed from New Orleans to its namesake city.
But why celebrate with an expensive parade. Maybe its better for the Yankees to have a victory party on the USS New York with the servicemen and Mayor Bloomberg. All they will need is 15 kegs and 40 handles to celebrate this achievement.
Call it the biggest party of the year, they have all earned it.Despite the current economy, it has been a great week for New York City. First with... more
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