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 area law schools are offering a free clinic at Nassau County Bar Association for individuals needing assistance in filing claims under the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF). Clinics will be conducted by law students who will provide free assistance to people who would like to file a claim under the VCF without an attorney. […]
The show on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at 4:00pm features Jack Beckman, cancer survivor and professional drag racer in the National Hot Rod Association and LauraJane Hyde, CEO of CSC’s affiliate, Gilda’s Club Chicago, to debunk common misconceptions associated with chemotherapy and work to encourage patients and caregivers to take charge of their cancer journey by speaking […]
Run an exclusive "vertical marathon" and fight a killer disease. For 36 years, the Empire State Building Run-up has been notoriously difficult to enter. But in 2013, the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation will field a team of 100 to run. Applications are being accepted now. Runners’ ability to raise funds for MMRF and their connection to myeloma will […]
NYPD Sgt. Patrick Divers died of a heart attack while on duty on February 1, 2013. The funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at 10:45am at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Ozone Park. Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church 101-41 91st Street Ozone Park, New York 11416 Sgt. […]
On Wednesday, February 6, 2013, at 7:00pm, War Stories and Free Beer returns. Veterans share their stories. All are invited, questions are encouraged. Dress is casual, beer is free. Over a decade since 9/11, still too little is known about what it means to serve in a time of war. War Stories and Free Beer encourages […]
The Carl Vincent Bini Memorial Fund will host a benefit for Jake Schron on Friday, February 8, 2013. Jake needs a heart transplant. Jake’s dad, Drew, has been battling non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma for years. In December, Drew and Shannon found out that 18-month-old Jake had end-stage dilated cardiomyopathy. Shannon has taken a leave from her job […]