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 family of a sick young girl who loves firefighters request cards from firefighters to cheer her as she battles severe atopic dermatitis, a serious form of eczema. Vickie Waller is losing weight and shaking uncontrollably from her illness. She has difficulty walking and is undergoing allergy testing. She was recently released from hospital, but […]
278 American and military flags will be displayed in front of the Wellington C. Mepham High School lawn until mid-December to remember those killed in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, support our troops, and to raise funds for Tuesday’s Children. The flags were installed by students at the school. They were sponsored and […]
Join the New York Public Library on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 6:30pm for an evening with journalist Joshua Hammer to discuss his new book, The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu, with James Romm. In 2012, thousands of Al Qaeda militants from northwest Africa seized control of most of Mali, including Timbuktu. They imposed Sharia law, chopped off the hands of […]
The Chamber of Commerce Southern NJ will present a cybersecurity workshop on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 from 8:00am to 10:30am at the Mansion on Main Street in Voorhees, NJ. The event will feature Krista Mazzeo, a cyber threat intelligence analyst with the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security & Preparedness; Vince Josaphs, from INSUREtrust, LLC; […]
The New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness will host two free workshops on broadband technology outreach on Wednesday, November 2, 2016. One workshop will be held between 9:00am and 12:00pm, and the other between 6:30pm and 9:30pm. The workshops are intended to provide an overview of broadband capabilities available to the public safety […]
Fathom Events and Abramorama will present nationwide screenings of the documentary Newtown in cinemas nationwide on Wednesday, November 2, 2016. Filmed over the course of three years, Newtown tells the story of the aftermath of the deadliest mass shooting of schoolchildren in American history on December 14, 2012. Following the screening, there will be a live “town hall” […]
The New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness will host two free workshops on broadband technology outreach on Wednesday, November 2, 2016. One workshop will be held between 9:00am and 12:00pm, and the other between 6:30pm and 9:30pm. The workshops are intended to provide an overview of broadband capabilities available to the public safety […]
The New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness will host two free workshops on broadband technology outreach on Wednesday, November 2, 2016. One workshop will be held between 9:00am and 12:00pm, and the other between 6:30pm and 9:30pm. The workshops are intended to provide an overview of broadband capabilities available to the public safety […]
Once again, 25 sculptures made from cans of food will be exhibited at Brookfield Place (formerly the World Financial Center) in lower Manhattan from Thursday, November 3, 2016 until Wednesday, November 16, 2016 daily (including weekends) from 10:00am to 8:00pm except on the 16th, when the exhibit will close at 6:00pm. Canstruction feeds the hungry […]
There will be a public screening of the documentary The Trees on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at 6:00pm at The Arsenal in Manhattan. Filmed over the course of five years, The Trees documents the journey of over 400 swamp white oaks from their temporary home in New Jersey to the World Trade Center Memorial Plaza. Through the […]
There will be an FDNY cook-off fundraiser at the NYC Fire Museum on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at 6:00pm. Proceeds from the event will be donated to charity. Enjoy firehouse food, an open bar and raffles, all for a good cause. NYC Fire Museum 278 Spring Street New York, NY 10013
The Stockings with Care FUN(draising) Gala to benefit their 25th anniversary Christmas toy drive will be held on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at the Bowery Hotel Ballroom. The evening will include surprise celebrity bartenders; unique designer Christmas stockings; cocktails & snacks; music and dancing and the chance to meet the elf of your dreams! Celebrity host committee […]
Japan is rife with natural disasters—earthquakes, tsunami, typhoons, volcanic eruptions and floods. As a result, the country is a leader in disaster preparedness. Since 2006 Hirokazu Nagata, founder of NPO + Arts (Plus Arts) and the vice director of the Design Creative Center Kobe, has been working with designers, social innovators and architects to craft thoughtful […]
The Brewster Fire Department will unveil and dedicate their September 11th monument in a formal ceremony at Station 1 on Route 312 and North Brewster Road at 10:00am on November 5, 2017. The date of the ceremony would have been Brewster Firefighter Glen Bisogno’s 59th birthday. Bisogno died of World Trade Center illness in 2015. […]
The Brewster Fire Department will unveil and dedicate their September 11th monument in a formal ceremony at Station 1 on Route 312 and North Brewster Road at 10:00am on November 5, 2017. The date of the ceremony would have been Brewster Firefighter Glen Bisogno’s 59th birthday. Bisogno died of World Trade Center illness in 2015. […]
CancerCare’s Lung Cancer Walk for Hope will be held on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at 9:00am at the Town of Oyster Bay Golf Course. Registration will begin at 8:00am, followed by the opening ceremony at 9:00am and the walk at 9:30am. Registration fees are $40.00 for adults; $20.00 for students 13-22 years of age and […]
CancerCare’s Lung Cancer Walk for Hope will be held on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at 9:00am at the Town of Oyster Bay Golf Course. Registration will begin at 8:00am, followed by the opening ceremony at 9:00am and the walk at 9:30am. Registration fees are $40.00 for adults; $20.00 for students 13-22 years of age and […]
The annual Fred Gabler Helping Hand Camp Fund’s fall theatre fundraiser will be an evening at the new musical, A Bronx Tale at New York's Longacre Theatre. Tickets cost $180.00 and can be purchased here. Seats are in the front mezzanine and orchestra. Seats will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. Fred […]
Lynne B. Sagalyn, Earle W. Kazis and Benjamin Schore will discuss the rebuilding of the World Trade Center and Lower Manhattan, one of the largest construction projects in the modern world, on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at 6:30pm at the Mid-Manhattan Library. Sagalyn is the author of the new book, Power at Ground Zero: Politics, […]
The wake for NYPD Sergeant Paul Tuozzolo, who was killed in the line of duty on Friday, November 4, 2016, will be held on Wednesday, November 9, 2016, from 2:00pm to 4:30pm and from 7:00pm to 9:30pm at the Frederick J. Chapey & Sons Funeral Home in Bethpage. His funeral will be held at St. Rose […]
The Mid-Manhattan Library will present a free, illustrated lecture entitled 9/11 Memorial Visions: Innovative Concepts from the 2003 World Trade Center Site Memorial Competition on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at 6:30pm. This illustrated lecture by Lester J. Levine tells the personal stories of more than 170 designers who submitted designs to the competition to find the memorial for […]
The funeral for NYPD Sergeant Paul Tuozzolo, 41, who was killed in the line of duty on Friday, November 4, 2016, will be held at St. Rose of Lima in Massapequa at 11:00am on Thursday, November 10, 2016. St. Rose of Lima 2 Bayview Avenue Massapequa, NY 11758
The funeral for NYPD Sergeant Paul Tuozzolo, 41, who was killed in the line of duty on Friday, November 4, 2016, will be held at St. Rose of Lima in Massapequa at 11:00am on Thursday, November 10, 2016. St. Rose of Lima 2 Bayview Avenue Massapequa, NY 11758
Join Cancer Support Community’s Tweet Chat at 1:00pm on Thursday, November 10, 2016 for an interactive conversation about lung cancer. The focus of the chat will be on the resources available to lung cancer patients and caregivers. Use the hashtag #LCaware on Twitter to follow along and share your experience. Learn more here.
Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS) will kick off their National Conference on Officer Health and Wellness with the Lights and Siren Glow Run/Walk on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 7:00pm. This 5-K will be a fun event for the whole family. The event begins at the Links Trail at the Hilton in Grapevine, TX. On-the-day […]
The ninth annual FF Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation’s Golf Fore America’s Bravest will take place this year at three golf courses on Staten Island on Veterans’ Day, Friday, November 11, 2016. Continental breakfast and registration begins at 9:11am. Golf begins at 10:30am at all courses with a shotgun start. The courses are LaTourette, […]
The annual Veterans Day Parade will have three Grand Marshals this year -- Port Authority Acting COO Stephanie Dawson, an Army National Guard colonel who commanded troops at the World Trade Center site and served in both Kuwait and Iraq; FDNY Battalion Chief Joseph Duggan, who responded to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 at […]
The 9th annual Long Island, NY Run for the Warriors race will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at Babylon Town Hall in Lindenhurst. The opening ceremony will begin at 9:00am. Click here to register for the 10-K, 5-K, and 1-Mile Walk/Run, all of which are adaptive-equipment-friendly races. Babylon Town Hall 200 Sunrise Highway Lindenhurst, […]
The 9th annual Long Island, NY Run for the Warriors race will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at Babylon Town Hall in Lindenhurst. The opening ceremony will begin at 9:00am. Click here to register for the 10-K, 5-K, and 1-Mile Walk/Run, all of which are adaptive-equipment-friendly races. Babylon Town Hall 200 Sunrise Highway Lindenhurst, […]
PurpleStride NJ, a Run/Walk to support pancreatic cancer research, will take place on Saturday, November 13, 2016 in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park. Onsite registration will be held at 8:00am, the opening ceremony at 9:15am, and the Run begins at 10:00am. PurpleStride New York City supports the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network in their fight against pancreatic cancer, […]
PurpleStride NJ, a Run/Walk to support pancreatic cancer research, will take place on Saturday, November 13, 2016 in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park. Onsite registration will be held at 8:00am, the opening ceremony at 9:15am, and the Run begins at 10:00am. PurpleStride New York City supports the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network in their fight against pancreatic cancer, […]
Retired FDNY Firefighter John A. Dunn has died of World Trade Center illness. He was most recently a member of Engine 230. His wake will be held on Monday, November 14, 2016, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at the Lindenhurst Funeral Home in Lindenhurst, NY. His funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday, November […]
Retired FDNY Firefighter John A. Dunn has died of World Trade Center illness. He was most recently a member of Engine 230. His funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at 11:00am (time to be confirmed) at Our Lady of Grace R. C. Church in West Babylon. Firefighter Dunn will be buried […]
Retired FDNY Firefighter John A. Dunn has died of World Trade Center illness. He was most recently a member of Engine 230. His funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at 11:00am (time to be confirmed) at Our Lady of Grace R. C. Church in West Babylon. Firefighter Dunn will be buried […]
Our friends at CancerCare will host a webinar for those acting as caregivers to someone with lung cancer on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at 1:30pm. This free webinar will take one hour. To register, please click here. Registrants can listen over the phone or online. To learn more, please click here.
CancerCare will host a webinar for caregivers to patients with pancreatic cancer on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 1:30pm. This free webinar will take one hour. To register, please click here. Registrants can listen over the phone or online as a webcast. To learn more, please click here.
CancerCare will host an online workshop entitled Advances in Immunotherapy in the Treatment of Lymphoma on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at 1:30pm (ET). Topics to be covered will include an overview of immunotherapy; immunotherapy treatment options for lymphoma; clinical trials and emerging treatment approaches; managing immunotherapy treatment side effects; the importance of communicating with your […]
On Thursday, November 17, 2016, from 2:00pm to 8:00pm, you can meet representatives from more than 15 U.S. agencies during the National Security Virtual Career Fair. Registration is now open. Space is limited. From your computer or mobile device, you can visit agency booths to explore available job opportunities; chat with recruiters and experts; learn about internships and […]
On Sunday, March 19, 2017, 343 firefighters in full gear and 60 police officers will climb 72 flights in 4 World Trade Center in honor of the 60 police officers and 343 firefighters killed in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Registration will open on November 18, 2016 for NYPD, PAPD, FDNY and international […]
The Columbus Blue Jackets will host the New York Rangers at Nationwide Arena on Friday, November 18, 2016 at 7:00pm for Law Enforcement Appreciation Night. This night is open to all local, state, and federal law enforcement officers, corrections officers, public safety, sheriffs, security, family members and anyone in the general public who supports and […]
The fifteenth annual Marc S. Zeplin Foundation Benefit Concert I Love the ‘80s with The Gilfords and Weird Science will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at New York’s Irving Plaza. Doors will open at 8:00pm, and the show starts at 9:00pm. General admission seats cost $40.00 per ticket for a limited time (price […]
This year’s Posse’s Fall Gathering honoring Michael J. Armstrong will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at 8:00pm at New York’s Park Avenue Tavern. The evening will include an open bar and heavy hors d'oeuvres. The raffle and silent auction for getaways, restaurants certificates, events, sports memorabilia and more is always popular. Tickets cost […]
The annual Amy King 5-K Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, November 26, 2016 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 […]
The annual Amy King 5-K Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, November 26, 2016 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 […]
Join the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at 1:00pm as their chief research officer, Lynn Matrisian, discusses the future of pancreatic cancer research and treatment with Dr. Christine Alewine of the National Cancer Institute in a 30-minute Facebook Live Q&A.
The Kevin Williams Foundation will host their annual Holiday Angels Toy Drive on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm at Phil’s Restaurant in Wading River, NY. Admission in one new, unwrapped toy. A free drink, appetizers, and a friendly crowd await you. Toys will be distributed to local families in need. For more […]
The annual PO Thomas Gorman Memorial Blood Drive will be held throughout the month of December at New Jersey’s Somerset Medical Center in Somerville. The blood drive honors Port Authority Police Officer Thomas Gorman, who was killed while responding to the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. PO Gorman fervently believed in […]
Join Heartworks on Friday, December 2, 2016, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm and on Saturday, December 3, 2016 from 12:00pm to 3:00pm to decorate a pre-assembled gingerbread house. Heartworks will supply all of the decorations and clean up all the mess. There will be apple cider, storytelling, cardmaking, and more fun to share. The cost is […]
Country Mile Gardens in Morristown, NJ will donate $10.00 of the price of every Christmas tree they sell for the first weekend in December to the Kevin Hannaford, Sr. Foundation. Complimentary hot dogs and drinks will be available. Santa Claus will make a visit to take pictures with children. Kevin Hannaford, Sr., 32, had a […]
From Saturday, December 3, 2016 until Saturday, December 17, 2016, mention the Brooke Jackman Foundation as you purchase books from Barnes and Noble, and a percentage of your purchase price will be donated to the foundation at no cost to you. Brooke Jackman was 23 and passionate about reading and helping children when she was […]
Join Heartworks on Friday, December 2, 2016, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm and on Saturday, December 3, 2016 from 12:00pm to 3:00pm to decorate a pre-assembled gingerbread house. Heartworks will supply all of the decorations and clean up all the mess. There will be apple cider, storytelling, cardmaking, and more fun to share. The cost is […]
On Sunday, December 4, 2016 at 11:30am, Santa Claus will be rescued from the roof of the New York City Fire Museum by a ladder company of the FDNY. Watching the roof rescue is free. Afterwards, Santa will pose for photos at a cost of $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for children as a fundraiser […]
Country Mile Gardens in Morristown, NJ will donate $10.00 of the price of every Christmas tree they sell for the first weekend in December to the Kevin Hannaford, Sr. Foundation. Complimentary hot dogs and drinks will be available. Santa Claus will make a visit to take pictures with children. Kevin Hannaford, Sr., 32, had a […]
On Sunday, December 4, 2016 at 11:30am, Santa Claus will be rescued from the roof of the New York City Fire Museum by a ladder company of the FDNY. Watching the roof rescue is free. Afterwards, Santa will pose for photos at a cost of $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for children as a fundraiser […]
The sixth annual lighting of the holiday tree at the 9/11 Responders Remembered Memorial will be held on Sunday, December 4, 2016 at 4:30pm. Light refreshments will be served, and Santa will make an appearance. All are welcome. 9/11 Responders Remembered Memorial Gibbs Pond Road and Smithtown Boulevard Nesconset, NY