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.
A fundraising raffle will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2019, for the FDNY Fire Family Transport Foundation to buy a vehicle honoring FDNY Captain, retired U.S. Marine, and September 11th family member John Vigiano, L-179, L-103, Rescue 2, USMC. The raffle will fund a vehicle honoring Captain Vigiano for the foundation, which drives sick […]
The Salute our Veterans 5-K will be held at Timber Point Elementary School in East Islip on Sunday, October 20, 2019. Check-in begins at 8:00am; and the run begins at 9:00am. Fruit, water, bagels, and spreads will be available at the event. The fee to run is $25.00 for adults who register in advance; and […]
The Out of the Darkness New York City Walk supporting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will be held on Sunday, October 20, 2019 at the South Street Seaport. Registration and check-in begin at 10:00am, with the walk from 11:30am until 2:00pm. Online registration closes at noon (local time) the Friday before the walk. However, […]
Help preserve the historic FDNY Fireboat John D. McKean by attending the inaugural Fireboat John D. McKean Preservation Project Golf Outing on Monday, October 21, 2019 at the Phillip J. Rotella Golf Club in Rockland County. FDNY Fireboat John D. McKean had retired at the time of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, but came out of […]
Retired FDNY Lt. James McGowan, Sr. has died. He had a long distinguished career in the FDNY, working in Harlem and the South Bronx. He was a valued member of the UFOA Executive Board and also served as President of the New York State Professional Firefighters Association. His wake will be held on Tuesday, October […]
NYPD Sergeant Linhong Li, 33, shot himself on October 13, 2019. His wake will be held on Thursday, October 24, 2019 from 8:00am until 10:00am at the Chun Fook Funeral Home in Flushing, NY. The funeral will follow at the funeral home from 10:00am until noon. Burial will follow at Calverton National Cemetery. Chun Fook […]