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 exhibit Janet Hamlin: Sketches from Guantanamo will open on Thursday, September 11, 2014 and will be on view through November 21, 2014 in the Lora Robins Gallery of Design from Nature in Richmond. Janet Hamlin has worked as a courtroom sketch artist at the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base tribunals since 2006, documenting the trials of the detainees. […]
Retired FF Patrick Finegan (formerly of Engine 69) is currently a patient at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City being treated for World Trade Center related cancer. He needs regular blood and platelet transfusions. Donations of blood or platelets would be greatly appreciated. To benefit Patrick, all donations must be made in the Blood […]
The Ace Bailey Children's Foundation has received two bibs for the Boston Marathon, which will be held on April 20, 2015. Each runner would be required to raise a minimum of $5,00.00 for the foundation and will have access to the team trainer. If you are a runner or know one who would be interested […]
A meeting will be held on Monday, October 27, 2014 at 7:00pm at the Bosler Library in Carlisle to help determine the best route for the northern leg of the September 11th National Memorial Trail. Local residents, business leaders, elected officials, and anyone with historical or cultural knowledge of the area are welcome to attend. […]
Join Staten Island Long-Term Recovery Organization, Queens Recovery Coalition, Brooklyn Long-Term Recovery Group, Lower East Side Ready and other groups at 6:30pm on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 for a ceremony in Bowling Green Park to mark the second anniversary of Hurricane Sandy. You can follow them on Twitter at #lighttheshore, #lightthecity and #sandyrecovery.
From 3:00pm to 7:00pm on Wednesday, October 29, 2014, the two-year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, Monmouth County Long-Term Recovery Group will host a resource fair at Port Monmouth VFW for those still in need. More than 20 organizations will be on hand to help with case management, mental health issues, finance, legal services, and more. […]
On the second anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, Wednesday, October 29, 2014, Staten Island Long-Term Recovery Organization will host several remembrance events. At 4:00pm, there will be a Resiliency Walk on the Boardwalk at Sand Avenue and Father Capodanno Boulevard by Dolphins, followed by a community supper at the picnic area at Lincoln and Midland Avenues. […]
Concepts of Independence, an organization devoted to helping people with disabilities to live independently, will present this year’s Abe Zelmanowitz Humanitarian Award to two FDNY firefighters, Lawrence Hollingsworth, a 10-year FDNY veteran, and Damion Waite, who has 9 years on the job, for their rescue of three people, one of whom was in a wheelchair, […]
The annual Brooke Jackman Foundation Gala will take place at 6:30pm on Thursday, October 30, 2014 at the Mandarin Oriental in Manhattan. There will be fabulous food from notable New York restaurants, a cocktail reception and silent and live auctions. Ticket prices begin at $250.00. To order tickets or to become a sponsor, please click […]
The next Friday seminar on terrorism at John Jay College will be held on Friday, October 31, 2014 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. The speaker will be Professor Josh Freilich, who will discuss the topic “An Examination of Suicide Attacks in the United States: Comparing al Qaeda and Affiliated Movements and Far-Right Suicide and Non-Suicide Incidents […]
Detective Louis Fernandez of Emergency Service Squad 6 and the Squad’s union delegate died on October 16, 2014 of cancer contracted through his work on the rescue and recovery from 9/11. Louis was described by his colleagues as “a personality bigger than life itself” and “the kind of guy who would drop everything and run […]
Detective Louis Fernandez of Emergency Service Squad 6 and the Squad’s union delegate died on October 16, 2014 of cancer contracted through his work on the rescue and recovery from 9/11. Louis was described by his colleagues as “a personality bigger than life itself” and “the kind of guy who would drop everything and run […]
NYPD Inspector James Guida died on October 31, 2014 at age 57 after a long battle with a rare form of metastatic sarcoma, which was related to his work at the World Trade Center recovery operation. His wake will be held from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and 7:00pm to 9:00pm on Tuesday November 4, 2014 at […]
The newest approach to treating advanced or metastatic lung cancer is called immunotherapy, which uses your body’s natural defense system to recognize and fight cancer. This webinar, at 6:30pm on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, will give an overview of immunotherapy, discuss specific treatments that are available for lung cancer, potential treatments that are coming in […]
The 7th annual Voices of September 11th Always Remember Gala will take place on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at Gustavino’s in NYC. The cocktail reception and silent auction will be held at 6:00pm with dinner to follow at 7:00pm followed by a dessert reception. The keynote conversation speakers will be The Honorable Thomas H. Kean […]
The 7th annual Voices of September 11th Always Remember Gala will take place on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at Gustavino’s in NYC. The cocktail reception and silent auction will be held at 6:00pm with dinner to follow at 7:00pm followed by a dessert reception. The keynote conversation speakers will be The Honorable Thomas H. Kean […]
NYPD Inspector James Guida died on October 31, 2014 at age 57 after a long battle with a rare form of metastatic sarcoma, which was related to his work at the World Trade Center recovery operation. The funeral will take place at 11:00am on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at the Parish of St. William the […]
One of the photos in the exhibit The Casano Community Center will show Journey Through Remembrance – New Jersey 9/11 Memorials, an exhibit of photo montages by Leona M. Seufert through Friday, December 12, 2014. There will be a reception to meet the artist on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 from 6:30pm–8:00pm. Gallery hours are Monday–Thursday, […]
Sgt. Lawrence “Larry” Guarnieri of the Port Authority Police Department died on November 4, 2014 of World Trade Center-related illness. His wake will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2014 & Friday November 7, 2014 at 2:00pm to 4:00pm and 7:00pm to 9:00pm at Frederick J. Chapey and Sons Funeral Home. His funeral service will […]
The annual Firefighter Fire Museum Cook-Off will take place on Thursday, November 6, 2014 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at New York’s Fire Museum on Spring Street. Sample dishes cooked by firefighters from firehouses around the city as they compete for the title “Best FDNY Chef” and enjoy wine or beer from an open bar. There […]
At 6:30pm on Thursday, November 6, 2014, Engine 233/Ladder 176 will present A Night for Greg, a fundraiser for FF Greg Chevalley, at Mulcahy’s Pub in Wantagh. A $60.00 donation at the door will include open bar and buffet food. Music, auctions and raffles will all be available. Greg is a 16-year veteran of the […]
Sgt. Lawrence “Larry” Guarnieri of the Port Authority Police Department died on November 4, 2014 of World Trade Center-related illness. His wake will be held on Friday November 7, 2014 at 2:00pm to 4:00pm and 7:00pm to 9:00pm at Frederick J. Chapey and Sons Funeral Home. His funeral service will take place on Saturday November […]
The Laughter Saves Lives Foundation Gala will be held on Friday, November 7, 2014 at the Colonial Springs Golf Club in East Farmingdale, NY. Cocktail hour begins at 7:00pm and the dinner and entertainment will start at 8:00pm. Dessert and dancing begin at 9:30pm. This year’s honoree is Nancy Carbone of Friends of Firefighters. Isaacs […]
The second annual Harvest Dinner to benefit Be the Hero for a Hero will take place on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at the Warwick Valley Country Club. Be the Hero for a Hero was founded to find a bone marrow match for Firefighter Roy Chelsen, who suffered from site-related multiple myeloma, from which he died […]
Sgt. Lawrence “Larry” Guarnieri of the Port Authority Police Department died on November 4, 2014 of World Trade Center-related illness. His funeral service will take place on Saturday November 8, 2014 at 10:00am at St. Lawrence the Martyr Roman Catholic Church in Sayville. St. Lawrence the Martyr Roman Catholic Church 27 Handsome Ave. Sayville, NY […]
The second annual Harvest Dinner to benefit Be the Hero for a Hero will take place on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at the Warwick Valley Country Club. Be the Hero for a Hero was founded to find a bone marrow match for Firefighter Roy Chelsen, who suffered from site-related multiple myeloma, from which he died […]
Join the FF Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation and support our troops by golfing for America’s Bravest on Veterans’ Day, Tuesday, November 11, 2014. Golf will be played on three Staten Island courses - RCCC, LaTourette and Silver Lake Golf Club. Players' spots at RCCC are sold out. The day’s schedule will be as follows: 10:00am […]
On Thursday, November 13, 2014 at 4:00pm, a plaque dedication will be held honoring the memory of retired Firefighter Michael Mongelli, who died of illness related to his work during the World Trade Center recovery operation on August 12, 2012, The ceremony will take place at the quarters of Engine 225/Ladder 107 & Battalion 39. […]
The Brent Woodall Foundation for Exceptional Children will host an open house at their offices on Thursday, November 13, 2014, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. RSVP to brittany@woodallkids.org so that the Foundation can be prepared. Learn about the family programs and services offered, meet the staff and enjoy light refreshments. There are door prizes too! The […]
A panel discussion with September 11th advocates will take place at Raritan Valley Community College on Thursday, November 13, 2014 at 6:30pm. Edie Lutnick will moderate the discussion. Lutnick is the co-founder and president of the Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund, and sister of Gary Lutnick, who was one of the 658 Cantor employees killed in […]
The Christian Regenhard Center for Emergency Response Studies will present a panel discussion entitled 911 Recordings – To Release or Withhold On Friday, November 14, 2014, from 9:00am until 2:30pm, panelists chosen by the Christian Regenhard Center for Emergency Response Studies will discuss the legal and moral issues concerning the public release of 911 tapes […]
Detective Andrew Apas of the 120th Precinct has died of World Trade Center-related illness. His wake will be held on Friday, November 14, 2014 from 2:00pm to 7:00pm at the Scarpaci Funeral Home in Brooklyn. The funeral will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at Holy Child Church in Staten Island. Burial […]
On Friday, November 14, 2014 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm, John Jay College Center on Terrorism will present their seminar on terrorism. The speaker will be journalist Matt Apuzzo of the New York Times, whose topic will be Inside the NYPD’s Secret Spying Program & Bin Laden’s Final Plot Against America. The lecture will be held […]
Detective Andrew Apas of the 120th Precinct has died of World Trade Center-related illness. The funeral will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at Holy Child Church in Staten Island. Burial will follow immediately after Mass at Resurrection Cemetery. Holy Child Church 4747 Amboy Road Staten Island, NY 10312 Resurrection Cemetery 315 […]
The Port Authority Police Emerald Society Pub Night will hold their annual Pub Night on Saturday, November 15, 2014 from 3:00pm to 7:00pm at Molly McGuire’s in Clark, NJ. Tickets are $40.00 at the door and include beer, wine and appetizers. The band will play and there will be a chance to catch the Notre […]
The Vulcan Society of the FDNY will be holding a memorial service on Sunday, November 16, 2014 at 1:00pm at St. Philip's Episcopal Church. All off-duty members of the FDNY and their families are invited to attend. St. Philip's Episcopal Church 334 McDonough Street Brooklyn, NY
FF Gerard Walsh died on November 11, 2014 from complications from World Trade Center-related cancer. He worked with Ladder 126. His wake will be held at the Donohue Cecere Funeral Home in Westbury on Saturday, November 15, 2014, 2:00pm-4:00pm and 7:00pm -9:00pm and Sunday, November 16, 2014, 2:00pm-4:00pm and 7:00pm -9:00pm. His funeral will take place […]
Firefighter Eugene McCarey, 60, retired from Engine 95 /Ladder 36, died on November 13, 2014 from World Trade Center-related cancer. The private funeral will be held on Tuesday, November 18, 2014. Firefighter McCarey's obituary can be found here.
Wethersfield, CT has a 40-year-old tradition of lighting luminaria on Christmas Eve. Again this year, the Richard M. Keane Foundation is selling luminaria kits to make it easy to participate in this beautiful tradition. Each kit contains the special bag, a 14-hour candle and instructions. Kits cost $1.50 apiece. All funds raised will support the […]
FDNY Lt. Jon Sezak is currently a patient at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, being treated for a World Trade Center-related blood disorder. His illness requires regular blood and platelet transfusions. In order for Lt. Sezak to receive them, all designated blood donations must be made in the Blood Donor Room at Memorial Sloan Kettering, […]
At 6:00pm on Wednesday, November 19, 2014, landscape architect Dan Euser will speak at Colorado State University as part of the Fall into Landscape Architecture lecture series. Euser designed some of the water flow mechanical and electrical systems on the waterfalls of the National September 11th Memorial and will discuss the process during his talk. […]
The gallery at the Casano Community Center will host a reception for the photographer Leona M. Seufert on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. Seufert's exhibit of Photoshopped pictures, Journey Through Remembrance – New Jersey 9/11 Memorials, runs until Friday, December 12, 2014. Seufert has used the World Trade Center site and local September 11th memorials […]
The 13th annual Marc S. Zeplin Foundation Benefit Concert will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at Irving Plaza in NYC. Doors will open at 8:00pm; show time will be 9:00pm. The Benefit Concert will feature the music of the ‘80s & ‘90s with the Gilfords – NYC's #1 ‘80s rock band, and Stifler's […]
The Michael J. Armstrong Memorial Foundation will host Posse’s Fall Gathering at 8:00pm on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at the Park Avenue Tavern. There will be open bar and hors d'oeuvres and great company in honor of Mike. There will also be a silent auction with getaways, restaurant gift certificates, shows and more! Tickets cost […]
The 36th annual Turkey Trot Run & Strengthalon, hosted by Engine 233/Ladder 176 will be held on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at 11:30am, in Flushing Meadow Park in Queens. Day of race registration will begin at 10:30am. The assembly point will be the Meadow Lake Boat Rental Building. Rules for the run will be explained […]
The 36th annual Turkey Trot Run & Strengthalon, hosted by Engine 233/Ladder 176 will be held on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at 11:30am, in Flushing Meadow Park in Queens. Day of race registration will begin at 10:30am. The assembly point will be the Meadow Lake Boat Rental Building. Rules for the run will be explained […]
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. As we all know, lung cancer is all too common among World Trade Center recovery workers. Log on to Frankly Speaking about Cancer at 4:00pm on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 to listen to a radio show about dealing with this disease at www.voiceamerica.com. Please call 866-472-5792 with any questions. You […]
Stephen R. Napolitano of Milltown, NJ died on November 22, 2014 at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital in Manhattan. He was 57. A long-serving member of the Port Authority of NY & NJ, he was general manager of the George Washington Bridge on September 11, 2001. His story of the day can be found here. […]
Stephen R. Napolitano of Milltown, NJ died on November 22, 2014 at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital in Manhattan. He was 57. A long-serving member of the Port Authority of NY & NJ, he was general manager of the George Washington Bridge on September 11, 2001. His story of the day can be found here. […]
The annual Amy King 5-K Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, November 29, 2014 at 11:00am at the Lakewood Community Center in Lakewood, NY. The free Amy King of the Hill Race, for children aged 3-10, will begin at 11:30am. (Distances for the children’s race will be determined by age.) Please come in costume if […]
Stephen R. Napolitano of Milltown, NJ died on November 22, 2014 at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital in Manhattan. He was 57. A long-serving member of the Port Authority of NY & NJ, he was general manager of the George Washington Bridge on September 11, 2001. His story of the day can be found here. […]
The annual Amy King 5-K Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, November 29, 2014 at 11:00am at the Lakewood Community Center in Lakewood, NY. The free Amy King of the Hill Race, for children aged 3-10, will begin at 11:30am. (Distances for the children’s race will be determined by age.) Please come in costume if […]
Huntington Community First Aid Squad is hosting their annual blood drive and pasta dinner on Sunday, November 30, 2014 from noon to 6:00pm. Anyone donating blood that day will get a free pasta dinner courtesy of local restaurants and sponsors. If you are unable to give blood, anyone aged 5 and up may join in […]