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 […]
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.
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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.
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […] |
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 |
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Are you grappling with changes in taste, vision, balance or other sensory-related side effects? Join CancerCare’s webinar on Monday, December 5, 2016 at 1:30pm to hear a panel of experts discuss how to manage sensory disruptions during cancer treatment. Please click here for details. |
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The town of Wethersfield, CT has lit its streets with luminarias on Christmas Eve for 41 years. Again this year, the Richard Keane Foundation is selling luminaria kits to make it easy to participate in this beautiful tradition. Each luminaria kit includes a 14-hour candle, the special bag, and complete instructions. Kits cost $1.50 apiece. […]
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Come to the Heartworks House on Wednesday, December 7, 2016, from 9:00am to 4:00pm and from 7:00pm to 9:00pm and spend some time in gratitude for our veterans this holiday season. There are men and women at the VA hospital who may not receive any cards this year. Heartworks hopes to change this. All are welcome […] |
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Come to the Heartworks House on Wednesday, December 7, 2016, from 9:00am to 4:00pm and from 7:00pm to 9:00pm and spend some time in gratitude for our veterans this holiday season. There are men and women at the VA hospital who may not receive any cards this year. Heartworks hopes to change this. All are welcome […] |
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Firefighter William J. Weeks has died. His wake will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2016 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm and on Sunday, December 11, 2016 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at the Perry Funeral Home in Lynbrook, NY. His funeral Mass will take place on Monday, December 12, 2016 at […]
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The NY State Court Officers will play the NYC Corrections Officers in a hockey match to benefit the Haitian victims of Hurricane Matthew on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at 8:15pm at the Abe Stark Arena in Brooklyn. Tickets cost $10.00 apiece and are available here. All proceeds benefit the people of Haiti who were devastated […] |
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Firefighter William J. Weeks has died. His wake will be held on Sunday, December 11, 2016 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at the Perry Funeral Home in Lynbrook, NY. His funeral Mass will take place on Monday, December 12, 2016 at 10:30am at St. Joseph Parish in Hewitt, NY. Perry Funeral […]
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Firefighter William J. Weeks has died. His funeral Mass will take place on Monday, December 12, 2016 at 10:30am at St. Joseph Parish in Hewitt, NY. St. Joseph Parish 1346 Broadway Hewlett, NY 11557
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On Monday, December 12, 2016 at 11:00am, a plaque dedication will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Frank D. Fontaino, E-155, who died on December 11, 2015. FF Fontaino responded to the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. The dedication will take place in the quarters of E-155 and L-78. All off-duty FDNY […] |
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A Nativity scene given to the FDNY by the Naples Chamber of Congress shortly after September 11, 2001 will be on public display at Staten Island’s Casa Belvedere from Monday, December 12, 2016 until Saturday, January 7, 2017. The 120-piece, 7-foot high Italian créche was given to the New York City Fire Department in December 2001 […]
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Firefighter William J. Weeks has died. His funeral Mass will take place on Monday, December 12, 2016 at 10:30am at St. Joseph Parish in Hewitt, NY. St. Joseph Parish 1346 Broadway Hewlett, NY 11557
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On Monday, December 12, 2016 at 11:00am, a plaque dedication will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Frank D. Fontaino, E-155, who died on December 11, 2015. FF Fontaino responded to the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. The dedication will take place in the quarters of E-155 and L-78. All off-duty FDNY […]
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The Borough of Staten Island will hold a blood drive on Tuesday, December 13, 2016, from 9:30am to 3:00pm at Borough Hall. No appointment is necessary for eligible blood donors. Borough Hall 10 Richmond Terrace Staten Island, NY |
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FF Michael Falcone needs blood and platelets. Mike is suffering from acute World Trade Center-related leukemia and is in Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Mike has O positive blood. To donate for Mike, you must donate onsite at Sloane Kettering and specify that your donation is for Michael Falcone. Parking will be validated for up […]
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The Borough of Staten Island will hold a blood drive on Tuesday, December 13, 2016, from 9:30am to 3:00pm at Borough Hall. No appointment is necessary for eligible blood donors. Borough Hall 10 Richmond Terrace Staten Island, NY |
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Firefighter Joseph O’Toole, always known as Toolie, has died of World Trade Center-related bile duct cancer. A member of 41 Truck, Toolie was one of the hand-picked ATV squad at the site. He worked the entire recovery operation. His wake will take place on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and from 7:00pm […]
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Firefighter Joseph O’Toole, always known as Toolie, has died of World Trade Center-related bile duct cancer. A member of 41 Truck, Toolie was one of the hand-picked ATV squad at the site. He worked the entire recovery operation. His funeral will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, December 15, 2016 at St. Aedan’s Church in […] |
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Firefighter Joseph O’Toole, always known as Toolie, has died of World Trade Center-related bile duct cancer. A member of 41 Truck, Toolie was one of the hand-picked ATV squad at the site. He worked the entire recovery operation. His funeral will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, December 15, 2016 at St. Aedan’s Church in […]
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The 9th Precinct will hold their annual holiday reunion luncheon on Thursday, December 15, 2016 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm at the Staaten Restaurant on Staten Island. The cost to attend is $50.00. No money is required before the event – please pay at the door. If you plan to attend, please let Pete Mulroy know […]
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The Academy for Critical Incident Analysis at John Jay College of Criminal Justice will present a discussion with Jay Aronson, author of Who Owns the Dead? The Recovery, Identification, and Memorialization of September 11th World Trade Center Victims on Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 2:30pm at John Jay. Aronson is associate professor of science, technology […] |
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Help place Remembrance Wreaths on the graves of our American heroes buried at Arlington National Cemetery on Saturday, December 17, 2016. There is no sign-up required, and there is no age limit—simply show up if you would like to participate. Families are encouraged to come together. All event details are available here and here. Volunteers are needed at other […]
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The annual Billy Minardi Classic will be played on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at 12:00pm at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky. The Louisville Cardinals will play Eastern Kentucky. To purchase tickets, please click here. Billy Minardi was 46 and working for Cantor Fitzgerald atop Tower 1 of the World Trade Center when terrorists […] |
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At 1:00pm on Sunday, December 18, 2016, St. Paul's Chapel will display a new exhibit exploring the 250-year history of the chapel, including its time as a respite center for World Trade Center recovery workers. The curator will give a tour. All are welcome. St. Paul's Chapel Broadway and Fulton Street New York, NY |
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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. On Tom’s birthday, Tuesday, December 27, 2016, the Center will honor him with special food and giveaways for anyone donating blood that day. Port Authority Police Officer Thomas Gorman was killed while responding […] |
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The FDNY Chanukah celebration service will take place at 5:00pm on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at Fire Department Headquarters. Members of Service from any agency appearing in Class A uniform will receive a custom FDNY yarmulke. Fire Department Headquarters 9 Metrotech Brooklyn, NY 11201 |