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.
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, […]
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, […]
The PO Thomas Gorman Memorial Blood Drive will take place during the month of December at the Somerset Medical Center in New Jersey. The drive honors Port Authority Police Officer Thomas Gorman, who was killed in the line of duty during the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. PO Gorman was a regular blood donor […]
The Kevin Williams Memorial Foundation will present their annual Holiday Angels Benefit on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm at Phil’s Restaurant in Wading River. Admission, as always, is a new, unwrapped toy. Enjoy appetizers and a free drink with the Kevin Williams Memorial Foundation. Toys will be distributed to local needy families. […]
The non-profit Where to Turn, a Staten Island group begun in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks of September 11th, needs help to assist families in need this December. Where to Turn is accepting new, unwrapped toys to stock the shelves of their annual toy store. In the past, the store has NOT been at the […]
Retired FDNY firefighter James (Jimmy) Marshall, formerly of Ladder 78, died of World Trade Center-related illness on November 30, 2014. His wake will be held on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and from 7:00pm to 9:00pm and on Thursday, December 4, 2014 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at […]
The Kenneth F. Tietjen Memorial Foundation will hold a “dine & donate” fundraiser at Houlihan’s in Holmdel, NJ on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 from 4:00pm to 9:00pm. All attendees must present a flyer, which can be found here. Then order from the menu, and a portion of your bill will be donated to the Kenneth […]
Retired FDNY firefighter James (Jimmy) Marshall, formerly of Ladder 78, died of World Trade Center-related illness on November 30, 2014. His wake will be held on Thursday, December 4, 2014 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at the Casey McCallum Funeral Home on Staten Island. His funeral will take place at Holy […]
Answer the Call, the New York Police & Fire Widows’ and Children’s Benefit Fund, is hosting a holiday shopping event on Thursday, December 4, 2014 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Melissa Joy Manning’s studio in Soho. Enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres as you browse the jewelry, see the launch of the Melissa Joy Manning Feather […]
New York’s Bravest will face the Team Royal Bank of Canada at Chelsea Piers on Thursday, December 4, 2014. Doors open at 6:30pm and the game begins at 7:00pm. After the game at 8:15pm, please join the players on the Sunset Terrace for a reception. All proceeds will benefit Hope for the Warriors, an organization […]
Retired FDNY firefighter James (Jimmy) Marshall, formerly of Ladder 78, died of World Trade Center-related illness on November 30, 2014. His funeral will take place at Holy Child Church on Friday, December 5, 2014 at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Fire Family Transport Foundation, P.O. Box 340949 Brooklyn, NY 11234 would be […]
The seventh annual Christmas tree sale to benefit the Kevin J. Hannaford, Sr. Foundation will be held from 9:00am to 6:00pm on Saturday, December 6, 2014 and Sunday, December 7, 2014 at Country Mile Gardens in Morristown, NJ. The Gardens will donate $10.00 to the Kevin J. Hannaford, Sr. Foundation for every cut tree sold […]
R.P. McMurphy's Public House will host their 13th annual Christmas fundraiser on Saturday, December 6, 2014. (Call the pub for the time and further details.) They will raise funds to support the work of the Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund. The event will include a toy drive for sick children, a buffet, a visit from Santa, […]
The seventh annual Christmas tree sale to benefit the Kevin J. Hannaford, Sr. Foundation will be held from 9:00am to 6:00pm on Saturday, December 6, 2014 and Sunday, December 7, 2014 at Country Mile Gardens in Morristown, NJ. The Gardens will donate $10.00 to the Kevin J. Hannaford, Sr. Foundation for every cut tree sold […]
The seventh annual Christmas tree sale to benefit the Kevin J. Hannaford, Sr. Foundation will be held from 9:00am to 6:00pm on Saturday, December 6, 2014 and Sunday, December 7, 2014 at Country Mile Gardens in Morristown, NJ. The Gardens will donate $10.00 to the Kevin J. Hannaford, Sr. Foundation for every cut tree sold […]
The seventh annual Christmas tree sale to benefit the Kevin J. Hannaford, Sr. Foundation will be held from 9:00am to 6:00pm on Saturday, December 6, 2014 and Sunday, December 7, 2014 at Country Mile Gardens in Morristown, NJ. The Gardens will donate $10.00 to the Kevin J. Hannaford, Sr. Foundation for every cut tree sold […]
P.O. Shaun M. Mahoney of Levittown died of World Trade Center-related cancer on December 10, 2014. He was 47 and was a police officer with the NYPD for 19 years. His wake will be held on Thursday, December 11, 2014 from 7:00pm-9:00pm and Friday, December 12, 2014 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm and 7:00pm to 9:00pm at […]
Donald Ruland, of Engine 157 and formerly Chief of Department for the FDNY, has died. His wake will be held on Friday, December 12, 2014, from 2:00pm-4:00pm and from 7:00pm-9:00pm at the Hanley Funeral Home on Staten Island. His funeral will be held at St. Charles Church on Staten Island on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at […]
P.O. Shaun M. Mahoney of Levittown died of World Trade Center-related cancer on December 10, 2014. He was 47 and was a police officer with the NYPD for 19 years. His wake will be held on Friday, December 12, 2014 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm and 7:00pm to 9:00pm at the Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Home […]
NYPD Sgt. Vincent "Vinny" Rose, 54, died on Sunday, December 7, 2014 of World Trade Center-related cancer. He was with the 30th Precinct and is survived by his wife and 8-year-old sons. His wake will be held on Friday, December 12, 2014 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and 7:00pm to 9:00pm at the Michael J. Higgins […]
NYPD Sgt. Vincent “Vinny” Rose, 54, died on Sunday, December 7, 2014 of World Trade Center-related cancer. He was with the 30th Precinct and is survived by his wife and 8-year-old sons. His funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at 10:00am at St. Francis of Assisi Church in West Nyack, NY. […]
Donald Ruland, of Engine 157 and formerly Chief of Department for the FDNY, has died. His funeral will be held at St. Charles Church on Staten Island on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at 10:15am. Burial will follow at Moravian Cemetery. St. Charles Church 200 Penn Avenue Staten Island, NY 10306
P.O. Shaun M. Mahoney of Levittown died of World Trade Center-related cancer on December 10, 2014. He was 47 and was a police officer with the NYPD for 19 years. His funeral Mass will take place at St. Martin of Tours R.C. Church in Bethpage on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at 10:45am. A private cremation […]
The Italian Cultural Foundation will welcome the public to view the Solidarity Creche (Il Presepio Della Solidariet) at their headquarters at Casa Belvedere in Staten Island. The Solidarity Creche was presented to the FDNY by the Naples Chamber of Commerce in December 2001. It is an elaborate, 150-piece Nativity scene in which the Three Kings are […]
The Italian Cultural Foundation will host a reception to unveil the Solidarity Creche on Sunday, December 14, 2014 at 3:00pm at their headquarters at Casa Belvedere in Staten Island. The Three Kings from the Solidarity Creche, photo Irving Silverstein, Staten Island Advance The cost to attend the reception is $35.00, but viewing the Creche is […]
This year’s Billy Minardi Classic will feature the Louisville Cardinals vs. UNC-Wilmington. The game will take place on Sunday, December 14, 2014, at 6:00pm at the KFC Yum Center. Tickets will go on sale at both U of L Ticket Offices, located near Gate 2 of Papa John's Cardinal Stadium off Floyd Street; and on […]
If you would like a photo of your loved one to go on the World Trade Center Christmas tree at Liberty and Greenwich Streets (by the Firefighters' Memorial outside Engine 10/Ladder 10), and are unable to put one on the tree yourself, send a photo to kgrieger@911families.org. The photo will be put on the tree. […]
From now until January 1, 2015, Barnes & Noble in Tribeca is making the Brooke Jackman Foundation is the beneficiary of its Bookfair. Shop at Barnes & Noble Tribeca from December 17, 2014 through the end of the year and mention the Brooke Jackman Foundation at the cash register. Or you can order online and still […]
Marty Cervellione of New York's Department of Design & Construction worked at the World Trade Center recovery operation from September 14, 2001 to November 15, 2001. He was diagnosed with gastroesophageal cancer in 2011 and died of it on Sunday, December 14, 2014, at the age of 64. His wake will take place on Wednesday, […]
Marty Cervellione of New York's Department of Design & Construction worked at the World Trade Center recovery operation from September 14, 2001 to November 15, 2001. He was diagnosed with gastroesophageal cancer in 2011 and died of it on Sunday, December 14, 2014, at the age of 64. His wake will take place on Thursday, […]
Marty Cervellione of New York’s Department of Design & Construction worked at the World Trade Center recovery operation from September 14, 2001 to November 15, 2001. He was diagnosed with gastroesophageal cancer in 2011 and died of it on Sunday, December 14, 2014, at the age of 64. His funeral will be held on Friday, […]
Visit the spectacular Christmas lights on 84th Street between 11th & 12th Avenues in Dyker Heights between Friday, December 19, 2014 and Tuesday, December 23, 2014 and help the severely disabled son of a September 11th recovery worker by doing so. Traditionally visitors to the display leave a donation. Funds donated go to a different worthy […]
Marty Cervellione of New York’s Department of Design & Construction worked at the World Trade Center recovery operation from September 14, 2001 to November 15, 2001. He was diagnosed with gastroesophageal cancer in 2011 and died of it on Sunday, December 14, 2014, at the age of 64. His funeral will be held on Friday, […]
Marcus Saginor, a survivor of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 (he was on the 26th floor of Tower 1, working with HTD Financial), and a member of Port Monmouth First Aid Squad who assisted in the evacuation, died of World Trade Center-related cancer on December 11, 2014, at the age of 39. The […]
Firefighters from Putnam County are holding a blood drive to replenish blood that is gravely needed during the holiday season. The drive takes place on Friday, December 26, 2014 from 2:00pm to 8:00pm at Daniel O’Brien VFW Hall in Carmel, NY. For more information, please call Jim McGowan at 917-886-6948 or Denis Hanrahan at 845-225-3048. […]
Police Officer Rafael L. Ramos and his partner, Police Officer Wenjian Liu were brutally murdered on December 20, 2014. The wake for Officer Ramos will be held on Friday, December 26, 2014 from 2:00pm to 9:00pm with a service at 7:00pm at Christ Tabernacle Church in Glendale, NY. His funeral will take place at 10:00am […]
FDNY Lt. (ret.) Robert J. “Bob” O'Rourke died on December 21, 2014 of site-related esophageal cancer. Though he had retired from the job in 1999, Bob came back to work during the recovery effort at the World Trade Center. He had been a fireman in Ladder 58 and a lieutenant with Ladder 162. His wake […]
Police Officer Rafael L. Ramos and his partner, Police Officer Wenjian Liu were brutally murdered on December 20, 2014. His funeral will take place at 10:00am on Saturday, December 27, 2014 at Christ Tabernacle Church in Glendale. Officer Ramos will be buried in Cypress Hills Cemetery. Christ Tabernacle Church 64-34 Myrtle Avenue Glendale, NY 11385 […]
Firefighter Richard "Richie" Nogan died of World Trade Center-related illness on Saturday, December 20, 2014. He was a veteran fireman with more than 20 years on the job. He responded to the first terrorist attack on the Towers in 1993 in addition to his recovery work after the attack of September 11, 2001. His wake […]
Firefighter Richard "Richie" Nogan died of World Trade Center-related illness on Saturday, December 20, 2014. He was a veteran fireman with more than 20 years on the job. He responded to the first terrorist attack on the Towers in 1993 in addition to his recovery work after the attack of September 11, 2001. His funeral […]
FDNY Lieutenant Tom Bohn has died after a long battle with injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident. He was with Ladder 111 and worked the recovery effort at the World Trade Center, as well as many jobs throughout his long FDNY career. His wake will be held on Wednesday, December 31, 2014 and Thursday, January […]
FDNY Lieutenant Tom Bohn has died after a long battle with injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident. He was with Ladder 111 and worked the recovery effort at the World Trade Center, as well as many jobs throughout his long FDNY career. His wake will be held on Thursday, January 1, 2015 from 2:00pm to […]
FDNY Lieutenant Tom Bohn has died after a long battle with injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident. He was with Ladder 111 and worked the recovery effort at the World Trade Center, as well as many jobs throughout his long FDNY career. The funeral will take place on Friday, January 2, 2015, at 11:00am at […]
FDNY Lieutenant Tom Bohn has died after a long battle with injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident. He was with Ladder 111 and worked the recovery effort at the World Trade Center, as well as many jobs throughout his long FDNY career. The funeral will take place on Friday, January 2, 2015, at 11:00am at […]
NYPD Captain Scott Stelmok of the 103rd Precinct died on December 28, 2014 after a long fight with World Trade Center-related cancer. Scott leaves behind his wife, Jeanne and their daughter Ashley. His viewing will be held on Friday, January 2, 2015 from 2:00pm to 4:30pm and from 7:00pm to 9:30pm at the Mangano Funeral […]
NYPD Captain Scott Stelmok of the 103rd Precinct died on December 28, 2014 after a long fight with World Trade Center-related cancer. Scott leaves behind his wife, Jeanne and their daughter Ashley. His funeral will take place on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at 10:15am at St. Cyril & Methodious Church in Deer Park. St. Cyril […]
NYPD Captain Scott Stelmok of the 103rd Precinct died on December 28, 2014 after a long fight with World Trade Center-related cancer. Scott leaves behind his wife, Jeanne and their daughter Ashley. His funeral will take place on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at 10:15am at St. Cyril & Methodious Church in Deer Park. St. Cyril […]
Police Officer Wenjian Liu, 32, was a 7-year NYPD veteran and a newlywed of only months. He and his partner Police Officer Rafael Ramos were murdered on December 20, 2014. His wake will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2015 from 1:00pm to 9:00pm at Aievoli Funeral Home in Brooklyn. The funeral will be held […]
There will be a fundraiser at Joe Broadway's in Staten Island beginning at 2:00pm on Saturday, January 3, 2015 for the families of Police Officer Wenjian Liu and Police Officer Rafael Ramos, the two NYPD officers who were murdered on December 20, 2014. The event is expected to continue until early Sunday morning. A donation […]
John Christopher Peters, Sr., who worked for the Department of Transportation and worked the recovery effort at the World Trade Center died of site-related cancer shortly after midnight on New Year’s Eve. He was 77. His funeral will be held on Monday, January 5, 2015 at 9:45am at Maria Regina Church in Seaford. Maria Regina […]