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 annual International Death, Grief and Bereavement Conference will be held in La Crosse, Wisconsin from Monday, June 2, 2014 to Wednesday, June 4, 2014. This year’s topic is Sudden and Traumatic Death. A pre-conference workshop will be held on Sunday, June 1, 2014. To register or learn more, please contact conted@uwlax.edu. University of Wisconsin-La Crosse […]
The annual Joseph Plumitallo Memorial Golf Outing will be held this year on Monday, June 2, 2014 at the Rockville Centre Links Club. Registration begins with breakfast and registration at 10:00am, with a shotgun start at 11:45am. A BBQ lunch will be served on the course. Cocktails, dinner awards, open bar and auction follow the […]
After a long hiatus due to construction, the new Brookfield Place (aka World Financial Center) food court will open on Tuesday, June 3, 2014. The food court will be known as Hudson Eats. Fourteen chain restaurants will open, featuring salads, Mexican food, upscale grilled cheese, pizza, sandwiches and cupcakes.
Lt. Steven Reisman of the FDNY died on Sunday, June 1, 2014 after a long battle with World Trade Center-related brain cancer. He was 54. His funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 between 2:00pm and 6:00pm at Sinai Chapel in Fresh Meadows, Queens. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to […]
FDNY Lt. John Halpin died on Thursday, May 29, 2014 of World Trade Center-related illness. He had a long and distinguished career with Ladder 33. Other assignments included E-75, L-34 and E-67. Lt. Halpin was the married father of four. His son James is an NYPD officer and Iraq veteran and his son John followed […]
Captain William C. Olsen, retired FDNY EMS, died of site-related illness on Sunday, June 1, 2014. His wake will be held at the John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals on Staten Island on Tuesday, June 3, 2014, from 7:00pm – 9:00pm and on Wednesday, June 4, 2014, 2:00pm – 4:00pm & 7:00pm-9:00pm. His funeral will […]