Poster
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2015.288.1391
Dimensions: 11 in X 8.5 in
Dimensions (Metric): 27.94 cm X 21.59 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 27.94 cm X 21.59 cm
Source: Keith Piaseczny
Credit Line: Gift of Keith Piaseczny
Description
artAID poster designed by Keith Piaseczny featuring an image of the New York City skyline with the Twin Towers, an American flag, and the Statue of Liberty. Printed text reads: "Emergency Response Division | Thank you DSNY! | World Trade Center | New York City."
artAID poster designed by Keith Piaseczny featuring an image of the New York City skyline with the Twin Towers, an American flag, and the Statue of Liberty. Printed text reads: "Emergency Response Division | Thank you DSNY! | World Trade Center | New York City."
Historical Notes
In addition to collecting, recycling, and disposing of the city’s waste, the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) also clears streets of debris, snow, and ice. On September 11, 2001, DSNY sent equipment and more than 1,000 workers to Ground Zero to aid the rescue efforts. Throughout the nine-month recovery period, DSNY personnel removed debris, provided garbage and recycling services, and washed streets to keep toxic dust from spreading around lower Manhattan.
By September 12, 2001, DSNY had reopened the recently closed Fresh Kills Landfill on Staten Island. There, they hosted NYPD‑ and FBI‑led recovery operations, which included searching for criminal evidence, human remains, and personal effects. DSNY workers unloaded and separated materials from barges and trucks for detailed screening.
In addition to collecting, recycling, and disposing of the city’s waste, the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) also clears streets of debris, snow, and ice. On September 11, 2001, DSNY sent equipment and more than 1,000 workers to Ground Zero to aid the rescue efforts. Throughout the nine-month recovery period, DSNY personnel removed debris, provided garbage and recycling services, and washed streets to keep toxic dust from spreading around lower Manhattan.
By September 12, 2001, DSNY had reopened the recently closed Fresh Kills Landfill on Staten Island. There, they hosted NYPD‑ and FBI‑led recovery operations, which included searching for criminal evidence, human remains, and personal effects. DSNY workers unloaded and separated materials from barges and trucks for detailed screening.
