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.
Retired FDNY Firefighter George "Hurdy-Gurdy" Heerdt, 68, died on February 27, 2021 after a long fight with COVID-19. He was proud to be a forever member of Canarsie’s Bravest Engine 257/Ladder 170. A funeral Mass will be said at 10:30am on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at St. Brigid’s Church in Westbury NY. Interment will take […]
This year’s International Women's Day Celebration will be held virtually on Monday, March 8, 2021 from 11:00am to 1:00pm. The theme for 2021 is women in the field of national security. Co-chairs this year are Jamie Landers, Director of Advanced Programs at Lockheed Martin Space and Ambassador Catherine Ebert-Gray. WorldDenver's International Women's Day Celebration will […]
A Day of Remembrance will be held in New York City honoring those killed by COVID-19 on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 7:45pm. New York City’s first COVID-19 death was reported on March 14, 2020 and the city’s count of suspected deaths from coronavirus as of March 9, 2021 is 29,866. New Yorkers can submit […]
FDNY Firefighter George H. Wilton, Jr. of Ladder Company 84 died on March 5, 2021 of World Trade Center-related illness. Firefighter Wilton had a 25-year career in the FDNY. His wake will be held at the Hanley Funeral Home in Staten Island on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 from 2:00pm until 4:00pm and from 7:00pm until […]
The annual Keith D. McHeffey KDM 3-Mile Fun Run may be held on Thursday, March 11, 2021. At this point it does not look as if the race will be held on the 11th. We will post details as we find them. What we've seen about the run is available here. The run is usually […]
FDNY Firefighter George H. Wilton, Jr. of Ladder Company 84 died on March 5, 2021 of World Trade Center-related illness. FF Wilton had a 25-year career in the FDNY. His funeral will take place at 11:00am on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at St. Patrick’s Church in Staten Island. A private cremation will immediately follow the […]