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 Tuesday, January 22, 2013, at 7:00pm, Dr. Robert Motta, Professor of Psychology at Hofstra, will discuss PTSD and psychological trauma, including common signs and symptoms, and what can be done to help. The evening is specifically geared towards those with symptoms from Hurricane Sandy, but is free and open to all. Please register at the […]
January 23, 2013 is the eighth anniversary of Black Sunday, the only day in FDNY history in which firefighters were killed in two separate fires. FF Richard Sclafani was killed after becoming trapped in a basement fire in Brooklyn and Lt. Curtis Meyran and FF John Bellew (later promoted) were killed jumping from a window after becoming surrounded by flames in […]
The NYPD Ski Club will ski at the East Coast Police Winter Games at Hunter Mountain to benefit Journey Forward, which assists those living with spinal cord injuries. The event will take place on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 and Thursday, January 24, 2013. Race applications are available here. For more information, please call Joe Murphy at 631-368-5202, Greg […]
The Big Apple Barber School and the Diamond District Barber Shop are offering days of beauty and grooming for Hurricane Sandy victims, coordinated by Lilly Services. See the other post for the Big Apple Barber School, as the days are different. To sign up, please click here. Hours: 9:00am-7:00pm. Mondays & Wednesdays through the month […]
On Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 11:00am, Engine 290/Ladder 103 will have a Memorial Mass honoring the memory of Firefighter Richard Sclafani of Ladder 103, who gave his life on January 2005, the day known as Black Sunday. St. John's Church 479 New Jersey Avenue Brooklyn, NY
FDNY Engine 7/Ladder 1 will host a Winter Blood Drive on Wednesday, January 23, 2013, from 2:00pm to 8:00pm. New York Blood Center’s bus will be parked in front of their firehouse. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact Lieutenant Mike Vindigni at 646-354-1445 or email him at bn1delegate@aol.com. No Social Security number is […]