The Singing San-Man of Ground Zero | New York City News

Before the towers fell, Andrew Macchio was New York’s beloved “Singing San-Man,” belting Sinatra and hymns while hauling trash — his voice a beacon of joy on grim streets. After 9/11, he turned his song into solace, singing at Ground Zero and St. Paul’s Chapel as cleanup crews battled grief and dust. A quiet man with stage fright who never chased fame, he gave everything — even his life — to serve. Now, through “Memory Markers,” his story and those of fallen sanitation workers are being honored, ensuring their silent sacrifices aren’t forgotten. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3cb08b35dfa2f079