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.
Cayde Nielsen is the 18-month-old son of NYPD Detective Eric Nielsen and Nassau County Police Officer Jaclyn Nielsen. He is battling Langerhans cell histiocytosis, a very rare pediatric cancer. So far, no treatment has worked. Despite Hurricane Harvey, the Nielsen family will soon travel to Texas Children’s Cancer Center in Houston, where experts in this type […]
Canstruction is back for its 25th year! Sculptures made from hundreds of cans of food will be exhibited at Brookfield Place (formerly the World Financial Center) in lower Manhattan from Thursday, November 2, 2017 until Wednesday, November 15, 2017 daily (including weekends) from 10:00am to 8:00pm. Canstruction feeds the hungry by hosting competitions worldwide. Architects, […]
In recognition of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, join Behzad Doratotaj, MD, clinical assistant professor in the Department of Medicine’s Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology at NYU Langone and medical director of hematology and oncology at NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull to learn the latest news on lung cancer, including diagnosis, management, and treatment. The event will […]
Let the firefighters do the cooking! The NYC Fire Museum will host their annual FDNY Cook-off Fundraiser starting at 6:00pm on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at the museum. FDNY firefighter and EMS members will cook their signature dishes and compete at the fundraiser. Dishes will be judged by three celebrity chefs. Tickets cost $100.00 for members […]
On June 17, 2017 Christopher Freda suffered a severe neck injury while playing the FDNY in a charity rugby match. To help him with the medical bills (which insurance only partly covered) Chris’s colleagues are holding a fundraiser from 7:00pm until 11:00pm on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at Mulcahy’s Pub in Wantagh. The entry fee […]
Law enforcement officers, firefighters and EMS personnel are invited to watch the New York Jets play the Buffalo Bills as part of the Jets’ First Responders’ Night on Thursday, November 2, 2017, at 8:25pm at MetLife Stadium. Departments bringing at least 25 people can participate in an on-field experience. Exclusive 300 and lower level pricing - […]