In the absence of special events, the plane that bombed Hiroshima will quietly remain on display at the National Air & Space Museum's airport annex.

Dozens of people — including peace activists, members of faith groups, and musicians — gathered on Wednesday to raise alarm about the continuing nuclear threat worldwide.

Long Islanders honor the memory of Hiroshima and Nagasaki victims, urging global leaders to prevent future nuclear catastrophes through disarmament efforts.