Category: New York
Missing for Three Days After 9/11
For three days Joe Torrillo’s family thought he’d died in the terrorist attack at the World Trade Center. However a mix-up at the firehouse resulted…
Surviving Two Building Collapses
Joe Torrillo survived not one building falling on top of him, but two. Against all odds, he made a dash for his life in lower…
An Understanding of Engineering
Amid the tragic loss of life at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, one man saved the lives of dozens of rescue workers. …
Turning the Wheel to Lower Manhattan
Joe Torrillo was ready to unveil a new action figure for a giant toy company in New York City. However, the ceremony would not take…
Looking Back 25 Years
Today we begin a series of programs as we look back 25 years to the events of 9-11. Our guest is a man who was…
St. Paul’s Church
Methodist, Baptist, Catholic, Lutheran…there are many labels that may be placed on churches. However, during the early years of this church, the label was either…
A Church That Looks Out of Place
Just outside of New York City proper, yet well within the urban corridor, there sits a church in the suburb of Mt. Vernon, New York. …
A Tribute to Sybil Ludington
Along the New York – Connecticut border you’ll find a statue in tribute to Sybil Ludington. Perhaps you’ve not heard of her, but the daring…
Another Famous Ride
You’ve probably heard of Paul Revere’s ride that took place in April of 1775 to warn citizens of soldiers advancing into the countryside. But do…
Twas the Night Before Christmas
Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house…they’re words we know well…and words that launched Santa’s image about two centuries ago… https://americancountryside.com/wp-content/gems/2023/12/22Dec23-Twas-the-Night-Before-Christmas.mp3Podcast: Play…
