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.
The 15th annual Kevin J. Hannaford, Sr. Foundation Christmas Tree Fundraiser will take place from 9:00am until 5:00pm on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Country Mile Gardens in Morristown, NJ. For every cut tree that is more than five feet tall sold on those days, $10.00 will be donated to the Kevin J. Hannaford, Sr. Foundation. […]
Watch an FDNY ladder truck rescue Santa Claus from the roof of the New York City Fire Museum on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at 12:00pm. Once he’s safely inside the Museum, Santa will take gift requests and pose for photos. Refreshments and entertainment will be provided to participants. Attending families can also explore the Museum […]
The hockey teams of the Port Authority Police Department and the New Jersey State Police will play a charity game at the American Dream Ice Rink on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at noon. Admission is free if you bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to Toys for Tots. American Dream Ice Rink 1 American […]
Retired Port Authority Police Detective Matthew T. Besheer died on November 28, 2022 at the age of 71. Detective Besheer spent 37 years in law enforcement at state, local, and federal levels. During his career, Detective Besheer served on the FBI-NYPD Terrorist Task Force that apprehended the 1993 World Trade Center bombers. In 1997, he […]
The Arlington County Police Department will hold their annual Fill the Cruiser toy drive on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 from 5:00pm until 7:00pm during Ballston BID Day. Donations are also accepted at Police Headquarters until Friday, December 9, 2022. Arlington County Police Headquarters 1425 Courthouse Road Arlington, VA
Retired FDNY Battalion Chief Brian E. O’Flaherty of Battalion 9 died of World Trade Center-related illness on December 3, 2022. BC O’Flaherty began his FDNY career at Ladder 105. He was a Lieutenant at Ladder 102, then moved to Manhattan, where he spent 12 years as the Captain of Rescue 1, and then served as […]