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.
New York State Trooper Michael Boburka died on June 9, 2016, at age 50. A K-9 handler for much of his career, he spent a month at the World Trade Center after the terrorist attacks. His funeral service will be held on Friday, June 17, 2016 at 10:00am at the Wm. R. Chase & Son Funeral […]
Robert E. Lenney, Sr., 34-year veteran of the FDNY Marine Division, piloted the John J. Harvey for 16 years, then took the John J. Harvey back into action following the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center Bob died on June 12, 2016, at the age of 80. The funeral Mass for Bob will take […]
There will be a FDNY Fire Family Transport Foundation BBQ from 4:00pm to 9:00pm on Friday, June 17, 2016 at Tamaqua Marina in Gerritsen Beach, Brooklyn to benefit the Hope for the Warriors Foundation. A donation of $40.00 includes music from DJ Mouse, food and drink, all for a great cause. To learn more, please […]
The FDNY will play the NYPD in Gaelic football at 7:00pm on Friday, June 17, 2016 in Gaelic Park to benefit the Thomas Elsasser Fund, which helps the families of active firefighters who die outside of the line of duty. Tickets cost $10.00 if purchased in advance, $15.00 at the gate. Advance tickets may be […]
The officers and members of R-4, E-325 and L-163 will mark the fifteenth anniversary of the 2001 Father’s Day fire with a Memorial Mass honoring FF Harry S. Ford of Rescue 4, FF Brian D. Fahey of Rescue 4, and FF John J. Downing of Ladder 163. The three fathers made the supreme sacrifice on […]
Lindenhurst's South Fulton Avenue, between Kansas and Houston Streets, will be named in honor of NYPD Detective John Kristoffersen, who died from World Trade Center-related illnesses on August 25, 2012. The unveiling of the new sign bearing Det. Kristoffersen’s name will take place at a ceremony on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at 12:00pm. A luncheon […]