9/11 Tribute Center programs are offered throughout the year. Lectures, educational workshops and support programs are available to unite family members who lost loved ones, survivors, Lower Manhattan residents, rescue and recovery workers and volunteers who assisted in the aftermath of 9/11. Visit tributewtc.org for a schedule of upcoming programs and events.
On December 5, 2012, the travelling September 11th exhibit, Ground Zero 360, will open at the Atrium in Indiana, Pennsylvania. The exhibit was organized by Paul McCormack, a retired NYPD Inspector who worked at the site of the World Trade Center after the attacks. Photographs by photojournalist Nicola McClean, artifacts from the World Trade Center […]
Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School is hosting an exhibit called Heroic Long Island. The exhibit pays tribute to Long Islanders who have acted with unusual valour. On display are photos and artifacts from a number of Long Island heroes, including several FDNY firefighters and NYPD officers killed in the terrorist attacks of September […]
World Wrestling Entertainment, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, Mayor Michael Bloomberg, and professional athletes have launched an online auction called Superstars for Sandy Relief. The auction begins on Monday, March 25, 2013 and will end on Tuesday, April 9, 2013. Proceeds will benefit The Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City and Hurricane Sandy New […]
New York City will soon receive its first payment - $1.77 billion - for those residents and businesses affected by Hurricane Sandy. From March 27, 2013 until Thursday, April 4, 2013 at 11:59pm, New Yorkers can make suggestions on how the money should be spent. Review New York City’s Action Plan A here. Learn more about Community Development […]
The Michael Lynch Memorial Foundation's 11th Annual Fundraising Dinner will be held on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at Chelsea Piers, Pier 60. For more details, please click here. Chelsea Piers, Pier 60 20th St. & Hudson River Park New York, NY
Retired Pittsburgh air traffic controller Mal Fuller will present “My 9/11 Journey: Tragedy, Grief and Hope-United Flight 93” on Thursday, April 4, 2013 at 7:30pm in Mansfield University’s Straughn Hall. The talk is free and open to the public. Fuller was an air traffic control supervisor at Pittsburgh International Airport on September 11, 2001. He will […]
The John Jay Center on Terrorism Friday Seminar Series continues on Friday, April 5, 2013 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm with Arun Kundnani, who will speak on the topic, Radicalization: The Journey of a Concept. Dr. Kundnani has written widely on race, culture, and counter-terrorism. He is the author of Spooked: How Not to Prevent Violent Extremism (Institute […]
The commissioning of the USS Arlington will take place on Saturday April 6, 2013 in Norfolk, Virginia. Arlington’s commissioning will take place at Naval Station Norfolk’s Pier 14, at 12:30pm. Only those holding passes may attend the ceremony. To obtain a pass, you must have requested an invitation by March 15, 2013. The public will be able to […]
To watch the commissioning of the USS Arlington, the Navy ship honoring the 184 people killed on September 11, 2001 on American Airlines Flight 77 and at the Pentagon, please click here. The ceremony begins at 12:30pm on Saturday, April 6, 2013.
The commissioning of the USS Arlington will take place on Saturday April 6, 2013 in Norfolk, Virginia. Arlington’s commissioning will take place at Naval Station Norfolk’s Pier 14, at 12:30pm. Only those holding passes may attend the ceremony. To obtain a pass, you must have requested an invitation by March 15, 2013. The public will be able to […]
To watch the commissioning of the USS Arlington, the Navy ship honoring the 184 people killed on September 11, 2001 on American Airlines Flight 77 and at the Pentagon, please click here. The ceremony begins at 12:30pm on Saturday, April 6, 2013.
The 31st Annual Lt. James Curran Memorial Seminar will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2013, from 9:00am to 3:30pm. The seminar will start at 9:00am sharp! Please register on the day – come early. The topic will be “FDNY Operations During Hurricane Sandy” Speakers will include FDNY Deputy Assistant Chief Robert Maynes, Queens Borough Commander […]
Watch the opening day of Newark Bears baseball and support Hurricane Sandy victims on Sunday, April 7, 2013, from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. The Newark Bears will play the New Jersey Amateur Baseball League to help their neighbours devastated by the storm. Tickets are $5.00 and are available here. All proceeds will benefit the Restore the […]
The Peter C. Alderman Foundation will hold their tenth anniversary dinner and awards night at the Pierre on Tuesday, April 9, 2013. Cocktail hour begins at 6:30pm and the dinner will be held at 7:30pm. Ticket prices begin at $500.00. To RSVP, please click here. The Peter C. Alderman Foundation helps people traumatized by violence […]
The Port Authority Police Department Hoops Madness will be held on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at 8:00am at the Fastbreak Basketball Center in Staten Island. This year’s tournament will benefit a family from Newtown, CT and the PAPD BB. For details, please contact Joe O’Leary at 646-373-4885. Fastbreak Basketball Center 236 Richmond Valley Road Staten Island, […]
The Port Authority Police Department Hoops Madness will be held on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at 8:00am at the Fastbreak Basketball Center in Staten Island. This year’s tournament will benefit a family from Newtown, CT and the PAPD BB. For details, please contact Joe O’Leary at 646-373-4885. Fastbreak Basketball Center 236 Richmond Valley Road Staten Island, […]
On Friday, April 12, 2013 and Saturday, April 13, 2013, Western Connecticut State University will host a two-day symposium entitled, Compassion and Creativity in the Community, with a focus on how communities can develop an understanding of the need for compassion and kindness in today’s world. The seminar will take place at the Portuguese Cultural Center […]
On Friday, April 12, 2013 at 8:00pm, at the Resorts World Casino, the FDNY's Bravest Boxing will take on the London Metropolitan Police Dept. in ten action-packed bouts for the 2013 Transatlantic Championship. Doors will open at 7:00pm. Ticket prices are $50.00 for VIP ringside, $25.00 for general admission. To purchase tickets online, please click here. […]
The Police Unity Tour Chapter 37 third annual Night at the Races will be held at 6:00pm on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at the Meadowlands Racetrack. For a donation of $65.00 in advance or $75 at the door, you will enjoy admission to the event, an indoor picnic, draft beer, the racing program, pari-mutuel windows, all in a […]
The deadline to register for FEMA assistance has been extended to April 13, 2013 for residents living in 13 counties labeled disaster areas. All five boroughs are disaster areas. Federal aid may include money for rental assistance, home repairs, and other needs not covered by insurance. You can register online here or by calling 800-621-3362. For more information on FEMA, […]
The Police Unity Tour Chapter 37 third annual Night at the Races will be held at 6:00pm on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at the Meadowlands Racetrack. For a donation of $65.00 in advance or $75 at the door, you will enjoy admission to the event, an indoor picnic, draft beer, the racing program, pari-mutuel windows, all in a […]
The deadline to register for FEMA assistance has been extended to April 13, 2013 for residents living in 13 counties labeled disaster areas. All five boroughs are disaster areas. Federal aid may include money for rental assistance, home repairs, and other needs not covered by insurance. You can register online here or by calling 800-621-3362. For more information on FEMA, […]
The 2013 Lt. John Bellew Memorial 5-K and Kids' Fun Run will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, April 13, 2013 in Pearl River, NY. Please click here to register for the run. John Bellew was one of the FDNY firefighters killed in the line of duty on Black Sunday - January 23, 2005. The cost to […]
The 8th Annual Fire Service Survivors' Conference will take place from Sunday, April 14, 2013 to Thursday, April 18, 2013 at the Embassy Suites North in Phoenix, Arizona. Survivors will attend workshops on a variety of topics related to grief, wellness, self-care, practical skills, and leisure. They will spend time getting to know one another in […]
On Sunday, April 14, 2013, the Lustgarten Foundation will host a Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk at Clinton Cove at Hudson River Park (55th-57th Street on the West Side Highway on the Hudson). Registration begins at 8:00am; the walk begins at 9:30am. Walkers have a choice of a 1-mile or a 3-mile route. Pre-registration fee: $50.00; […]
The Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association Long Island support group meeting will be held on Sunday, April 14, 2013 at 1:00pm. Dr. Donald Margouleff will be the guest speaker. He is a well-known nuclear medicine physician at North Shore University Hospital, a frequent speaker at ThyCa's annual conference, and a member of ThyCa's Medical Advisory Council. […]
On Monday, April 15, 2013 at 7:00pm, Lawrence Wright, Robin Wright, Samer Shehata, and Mohamed Elmenshawy will discuss Egypt's post-Mubarak transition. This event is co-sponsored by the Center on National Security at Fordham Law School and the Middle East Institute. Lawrence Wright is the author of The Looming Tower: Al-Qaeda and the Road to 9/11. Robin Wright is […]
On Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 11:00am, a plaque dedication will be held honoring the memory of Lieutenant Richard Nappi of Engine 237, who was killed in the line of duty on April 16, 2012. The dedication will take place in the quarters of E-237. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend. […]
On Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 11:00am, a plaque dedication will be held honoring the memory of Lieutenant Richard Nappi of Engine 237, who was killed in the line of duty on April 16, 2012. The dedication will take place in the quarters of E-237. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend. […]
Please join the Christian Regenhard Center for Emergency Response Studies on Tuesday, April 16 2013 at 1:30pm for a discussion entitled Innovation in Local Public Safety: Adopting Cutting-Edge Radio Accountability Technology in a Mid-Sized Agency. The speaker will be Capt. Barry Nechis, of the Office of Emergency Management and Emergency Medical Services, New Rochelle Fire Department. […]
In venues all over Lower Manhattan and Tribeca,the 12-day Tribeca Film Festival will host 89 feature films, shorts, panel discussions, and other events. The festival began in 2002 as an attempt to bring people back to Lower Manhattan after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 and has grown to be a major event. For more […]
This year’s Got Heart, Give Hope Gala will be held on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 6:30pm at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, DC. The evening’s hosts will be September 11th family member and retired FDNY captain John Vigiano, Sr. and Gary Sinise. Ticket prices start at $500.00. To purchase your tickets, please […]
Come to a support group on cancer survivorship and transitioning to wellness on Wednesday, April 17, 2013, from 7:00pm to 8:30pm (third Wednesday of every other month). Topics may include: Getting back to a functioning life, no more clinic visits; going back to work; dealing with possible late effects ("chemo brain", neuropathy, fatigue); developing a new […]
Cancer and Careers' free series of teleconferences continues at noon on Thursday, April 18, 2013 with Working Through Treatment: Practical & Legal Issues. Click the link to register. Updated with new content for 2013, the teleconference will be presented by Joanna Morales, Esq., Cancer Rights Attorney and CEO of Navigating Cancer Survivorship and Rebecca V. Nellis, […]
Join Tiffany Jones, Managing Director of Public Sector Programs and Strategic Initiatives at Symantec, on Friday, April 19, 2013 at 8:30am as she discusses key findings from Symantec’s Internet Security Threat Report. This presentation is designed to leave attendees with a better understanding of the latest threats and trends in cyber security. Jones will provide a […]
Since the Oklahoma City area is due to experience rain over the anniversary, the ceremony has been moved. The 18th Annual Remembrance Ceremony will be held at First United Methodist Church near the Memorial. The ceremony will begin at 8:55am as always. As names are read, the church's doors will be opened for families to gather […]
NYS Office of Emergency Management and New Paltz present the 10th Annual IDMH Training - Radiological Readiness: Preparing for Dirty Bombs, Nuclear Disasters, and Other Radiation Emergencies This event will provide training and planning opportunities to strengthen our community’s preparedness for catastrophic radiological events by presenting new information and recommendations that can be incorporated into planning […]
Cheryl McGuinness, the widow of American Airlines pilot Tom McGuinness, who was captain of American Airlines Flight 11 when it was hijacked by terrorists on September 11, 2001, will speak at the "Beauty Beyond the Ashes” conference in Charlotte, NC on Saturday, April 20, 2013. The talk will be held at the Calvary Church in Charlotte between 8:30am-12:30pm […]
The NYPD football team will play the Chicago Police Department on Saturday, April 20, 2013 (time TBA) at Bayside High School in Queens. The Finest team has raised more than $1,000,000 for a number of charities including the Make-a-Wish Foundation, the PBA Widows and Orphans Fund. Bayside High School 32-24 Corporal Kennedy St. Bayside, NY […]
The 9th Annual Pat’s Run will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2013. 6:00am Finish Line Expo & Kids’ Corner Open 7:00am Race Chair Start 7:05am 4.2 Mile Run/Walk Start 9:45am Pat’s Run Kids’ Run Start Runner’s fee: $42.00/adult; $5.00-$10.00/child ($10.00 during race week, less before) Sun Devil Stadium Arizona State University Campus 219 Packard Drive (Corner […]
Cheryl McGuinness, the widow of American Airlines pilot Tom McGuinness, who was captain of American Airlines Flight 11 when it was hijacked by terrorists on September 11, 2001, will speak at the "Beauty Beyond the Ashes” conference in Charlotte, NC on Saturday, April 20, 2013. The talk will be held at the Calvary Church in Charlotte between 8:30am-12:30pm […]
The NYPD football team will play the Chicago Police Department on Saturday, April 20, 2013 (time TBA) at Bayside High School in Queens. The Finest team has raised more than $1,000,000 for a number of charities including the Make-a-Wish Foundation, the PBA Widows and Orphans Fund. Bayside High School 32-24 Corporal Kennedy St. Bayside, NY […]
The NYC Purplestride 5-K run/walk against pancreatic cancer will take place on Saturday, April 20, 2013 in Riverside Park. Registration 8:30am Opening Ceremony 10:45am Run/Walk begins 11:00am Closing Ceremony 12:30pm To learn more, please visit the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Registration is $30.00. To register, please click here. Riverside Park 103rd St. & Riverside Dr. New […]
A QUOTE FROM RACE ORGANIZERS IN LIGHT OF THE BOSTON MARATHON BOMBS -- "Our first-ever 9/11 Memorial 5K Run/Walk and Family Day are proceeding as planned on Sunday, April 21. As we come together for this weekend's events, we will honor those killed in the Boston attacks, pray for the families of the victims, stand […]
Have Fun. Get Dirty. Beat Cancer. Join the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society on Sunday April 21, 2013 for a fun, Hawaiian themed run with obstacles. After the race, there’s a luau with a beer garden and entertainment! This year’s event takes place at the NYIT de Serversky Mansion in Old Wesbury. Bring your flip flops, […]
This year’s Danny Suhr Bowl will be played at 1:00pm on Saturday, April 21, 2013 at Brooklyn‘s Kings Bay Field. The FDNY Football Club will take on the Brooklyn Mariners in honour of FF Danny Suhr, who captained both teams and played linebacker for both teams. Suhr made the supreme sacrifice at the World Trade […]
Please join us in observing a moment of silence on Monday, April 22, 2013 at 2:50pm, to honor victims of the Boston bombing and their families. All residents of Massachusetts have been asked to observe the silence on the one-week anniversary of the bombing. Bells will be rung throughout Boston after the moment of silence. The moment of silence […]
The Battalion Chief Joseph Grzelak 11th Annual Bowl-a-thon will be held on Monday, April 22, 2013 at Rab’s Country Lanes on Staten Island. All ages are welcome. For a price list and to reserve your spot, please click here. All proceeds benefit the Joseph Grzelak Memorial Fund, which benefits the children of FDNY members entering college. Rab’s Country […]
Please join the Fred Gabler Helping Hand Camp Fund on Tuesday, April 23, 2013, 7:00pm for their spring theatre fundraiser at the new musical Motown. Tickets are $175.00 each. Seats have been reserved in the orchestra and front mezzanine. Please make your checks payable to the Fred Gabler Helping Hand Camp Fund, or to pay by […]
The 8th Annual Amygdala, Stress and PTSD Conference will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 in Bethesda, MD. Online registration will soon be available. Please click here for more information. The Amygdala Conference 4301 Jones Bridge Road Bethesda, MD 20814 Info@AmygdalaConference.org
Please join the Fred Gabler Helping Hand Camp Fund on Tuesday, April 23, 2013, 7:00pm for their spring theatre fundraiser at the new musical Motown. Tickets are $175.00 each. Seats have been reserved in the orchestra and front mezzanine. Please make your checks payable to the Fred Gabler Helping Hand Camp Fund, or to pay by […]
The flight attendants' group No Knives on Planes are holding a "day of action" on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 to demonstrate their belief that allowing knives on planes is the wrong decision. They are asking flight attendants to meet in full uniform at 11:30am to 2:00pm at DCA near the US Airways doors. To learn […]
The 35th annual Association for Death Education & Counseling Conference will take place from Wednesday, April 24, 2013- Saturday, April 27, 2013 at the Loews Hollywood Hotel in Los Angeles, CA. This year's theme is Reframing Images of Grief: Identity Transformation through Loss. To learn more, please click here. To register for the conference, please […]
The flight attendants' group No Knives on Planes are holding a "day of action" on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 to demonstrate their belief that allowing knives on planes is the wrong decision. They are asking flight attendants to meet in full uniform at 11:30am to 2:00pm at DCA near the US Airways doors. To learn […]
On Thursday, April 25, 2013, the Cancer Support Community will hold its 2013 Spring Celebration at The Lighthouse at Pier 61 in New York. 6:30 Cocktails; 7:30 Dinner, program and dancing Ticket prices begin at $1,000.00. To purchase tickets, please click here. For more information and reservations, contact Christina Raia at 646-600-7560 or via email at Christina@cancersupportcommunity.org. […]
Save the date for the 6th Annual OMG! Cancer Summit for Young Adults, which will be held in Las Vegas on Thursday, April 25, 2013. This is the premiere oncology conference and social networking event for the young adult cancer movement. Some of the topics that will be covered at the summit include: Cancer as […]
On Thursday, April 25, 2013, the Cancer Support Community will hold its 2013 Spring Celebration at The Lighthouse at Pier 61 in New York. 6:30 Cocktails; 7:30 Dinner, program and dancing Ticket prices begin at $1,000.00. To purchase tickets, please click here. For more information and reservations, contact Christina Raia at 646-600-7560 or via email at Christina@cancersupportcommunity.org. […]
Register now for the 3rd Annual FDIC 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb on Friday, April 26, 2013 at Lucas Oil Stadium and help raise money to assist the families and colleagues of the fallen heroes. Sign up now and help make sure there is a firefighter in Indianapolis climbing for every FDNY firefighter who died that day. […]
There will be a screening of the documentary Heroes behind the Badge on Friday, April 26, 2013 at 7:30pm at the Christian Cultural Center in Brooklyn. The doors will open at 6:30pm. Tickets are $20.00 for adults and $10.00 for children under 12 years old. All proceeds go to the Metro NY branch of Concerns […]
A comedy fundraiser for Northern Kentucky 9/11 Memorial will be held at 8:00pm Friday, April 26, 2013 at the Radisson Hotel in Covington. Doors will open at 7:00pm. Radio Hall of Famer Gary Burbank, Mike Armstrong, Loraine Braun, Dave Hyden and Rob Wilfong will provide two hours of laughs for those age 16 and older. […]
On Saturday, April 27, 2013, at 9:30am, the 10th annual Dennis P. McHugh 5-K Run/Walk & Family Fair will be held at Fly Wheel Park in Piermont, NY. The 5-K bgins at 9:30am. The Pee Wee run begins at 10:30am and the Family Fair runs from 11:00am to 3:00pm. Pre-registration costs $20.00. To register on race […]
As part of BlakeFest Day activities at Loyola, on Saturday, April 27, 2013, the Dan McNeal '90 Family Fun Zone will be held. The event features t-shirt decorating, the Loyola Blakefield Car Show, bouncy games, and other activities for children and parents alike. To register, please click here. Check out www.loyolablakefield.org/blakefest for updates on the […]
The 2013 Officer Down Memorial Ride will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2013 in Haymarket, Virginia. Registration is $25.00. To register, please click here.
Join the Esophageal Cancer Action Network on Saturday, April 27, 2013, 8:30am for the Fairways for the Fight Golf Tournament in Poughkeepsie, New York. Fairways for the Fight is an enjoyable yet important day to raise funds and awareness for esophageal cancer. A contribution of $150.00 will pay for: 18 holes of golf with cart A […]
The 2013 Miles for Myeloma 5-K Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2013. 2013 Miles for Myeloma 5-K Run/Walkis a regional event presented by the Philadelphia Multiple Myeloma Networking Group and the Central New Jersey & Northern New Jersey Multiple Myeloma Support Groups. Proceeds from the event will benefit the research initiatives of the […]
The tenth annual Run as One 4-mile run for lung cancer and lung cancer health fair will take place on Sunday, April 28, 2013 in Central Park. As a qualifying event for the ING NYC Marathon, the Run as One is much more than a cause race, attracting elite runners as well as recreational enthusiasts. […]
In light of the Boston Marathon bombing, security details for the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon may change. For the latest status of the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon, please click here. The thirteenth annual Oklahoma City Marathon honoring the 168 people killed in the terrorist attack of April 15, 1995, which will be held on Sunday, […]
The Carl V. Bini Fund and Briana's Dream are hosting a benefit for Jake Schron on Saturday, April 28, 2013 at 3:00pm at Arena Steakhouse & Lounge in Staten Island. A $20.00 donation (kids under 12 are free) gets you entry, great music and a chance to help little Jake Schron, who just had a heart transplant […]
Linda Jacobs, author, archaeologist, and an expert on the Syrian immigrant community in New York City, and Todd Fine, co-founder of the "Save Washington Street" preservation campaign, will present a multimedia-aided talk on Little Syria: Lower Manhattan before the World Trade Center, a discussion about the history of the neighborhood in the southwestern corner of Lower Manhattan. […]
On Sunday, June 2, 2013 at 2:00pm, the NYPD Finest Football Club will be playing the FDNY Bravest Football Club in the Annual Fun City Bowl. This year's game will be played at Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY. The ticket price is $15.00 for adults; children under 12 are free. Tickets will be available at the […]
Linda Jacobs, author, archaeologist, and an expert on the Syrian immigrant community in New York City, and Todd Fine, co-founder of the "Save Washington Street" preservation campaign, will present a multimedia-aided talk on Little Syria: Lower Manhattan before the World Trade Center, a discussion about the history of the neighborhood in the southwestern corner of Lower Manhattan. […]
On Sunday, June 2, 2013 at 2:00pm, the NYPD Finest Football Club will be playing the FDNY Bravest Football Club in the Annual Fun City Bowl. This year's game will be played at Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY. The ticket price is $15.00 for adults; children under 12 are free. Tickets will be available at the […]
Join Friends of Firefighters for a Happy Hour Fundraiser at the ReVision Lounge on Tuesday April 30, 2013, from 6:00pm-9:00pm. $50.00 per person includes entrance, open bar and appetizers. Raffle drawings will be held. All proceeds benefit Friends of Firefighters. No advance tickets will be sold – just pay at the door. ReVision Lounge 219 […]