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.
Nominations are open for the third annual Red Bandanna Hero Award. In honor of Welles Remy Crowther, the "man with the red bandanna" who gave his life saving people in Tower 2 of the World Trade Center during the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, $10,000 will go to the winner of the award for […]
Charles “Chuck” Carroll, an Illinois man who was working on the 105th floor of the South Tower of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, will discuss his story of survival on Monday, May 29, 2017 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at O’Leary’s Ale House in DeKalb. The talk is free. O’Leary’s Ale House 260 […]
On a beautiful late summer weekend, FDNY Captain Vincent Giammona and his wife took their daughters to Coney Island for the day. On the way home, Vinny turned back and saw the Cyclone roller coaster and turned around. The roller coaster was closed, but Vinny found a worker and explained that he’d be turning 40 […]
The wake for FDNY Firefighter Ray Pfeifer, who died after a long battle with World Trade Center-related cancer, will be held on Thursday, June 1, 2017, from 1:00pm to 9:00pm at the East Meadow Volunteer Fire Station 1. The funeral will take place at 11:00am on Friday, June 2, 2017 at Holy Family Church in […]
The funeral for FDNY Firefighter Ray Pfeifer, who died after a long battle with World Trade Center-related cancer, will be held at 11:00am on Friday, June 2, 2017 at Holy Family Church in Hicksville, NY. A collation will be held following the funeral at East Meadow Fire Station 4 in East Meadow, NY. Holy Family Church 17 […]
The 16th annual Brian C. Novotny 9/11 Memorial Golf Outing will be held on Friday, June 2, 2017 at the New York Country Club in New Hempstead, NY. A fee of $200.00 per golfer ($800.00/foursome) includes 18 holes of golf (scramble format), use of the driving range, closest to the pin contest, longest drive contest, […]
The funeral for FDNY Firefighter Ray Pfeifer, who died after a long battle with World Trade Center-related cancer, will be held at 11:00am on Friday, June 2, 2017 at Holy Family Church in Hicksville, NY. A collation will be held following the funeral at East Meadow Fire Station 4 in East Meadow, NY. Holy Family Church 17 […]
The 16th annual Brian C. Novotny 9/11 Memorial Golf Outing will be held on Friday, June 2, 2017 at the New York Country Club in New Hempstead, NY. A fee of $200.00 per golfer ($800.00/foursome) includes 18 holes of golf (scramble format), use of the driving range, closest to the pin contest, longest drive contest, […]
The funeral for September 11th father Bill Doyle will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Holy Child Roman Catholic Church in Eltingville, Staten Island. Holy Child Church 4747 Amboy Road (off Arden Avenue) Staten Island, NY 10312
The funeral for September 11th father Bill Doyle will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Holy Child Roman Catholic Church in Eltingville, Staten Island. Holy Child Church 4747 Amboy Road (off Arden Avenue) Staten Island, NY 10312
On Sunday, June 4, 2017, the FF Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation will hold their third annual Tower Climb at 1 World Trade Center. The event pays particular homage to FDNY Captain William Francis "Billy" Burke. On September 11, 2001, while responding to the attacks at the trade center, Captain Burke stayed behind to […]
The 16th annual Richard M. Keane Foundation 5-K Walk/Run will be held on Sunday, June 4, 2017 at 11:00am sharp at Standish Park in Wethersfield, CT. The race-day registration fee is $20.00. Registration will be held from 9:30am-10:30am in the gym of the Hanmer School. There is a $5.00 fee for each child aged 10 […]
On Sunday, June 4, 2017, the FF Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation will hold their third annual Tower Climb at 1 World Trade Center. The event pays particular homage to FDNY Captain William Francis "Billy" Burke. On September 11, 2001, while responding to the attacks at the trade center, Captain Burke stayed behind to […]
The 16th annual Richard M. Keane Foundation 5-K Walk/Run will be held on Sunday, June 4, 2017 at 11:00am sharp at Standish Park in Wethersfield, CT. The race-day registration fee is $20.00. Registration will be held from 9:30am-10:30am in the gym of the Hanmer School. There is a $5.00 fee for each child aged 10 […]
The ninth annual Lt. Chuck Margiotta Brains Brawn Bravery Motorcycle Event will be held on Sunday, June 4, 2017. Sign in from 10:00am until noon. Kickstands go up at noon. All makes and models of bike welcome; all welcome. There is a $20.00 donation for non-riders and friends. All bikes cost $20.00 to register (passenger […]
There will be a blood drive at Staten Island’s Borough Hall on Tuesday, June 6, 2017, from 9:30am until 3:00pm. No appointment necessary – just stop by. Staten Island Borough Hall, Room 125 10 Richmond Terrace Staten Island, NY 10301
Ticket sales for the annual Mark Bavis Leadership Foundation Raffle are underway. 1st Prize – A 7-day Holland America Cruise for two to Alaska, the Caribbean, Mexico or Canada/New England 2nd Prize - Opening Night at Gillette Stadium -- You will receive 2 tickets to celebrate the 2017 Super Bowl Champions on Thursday, September 7, 2017 […]
There will be a blood drive at Staten Island’s Borough Hall on Tuesday, June 6, 2017, from 9:30am until 3:00pm. No appointment necessary – just stop by. Staten Island Borough Hall, Room 125 10 Richmond Terrace Staten Island, NY 10301
Enter a contest to win an 8-day trip to Newfoundland, by clicking here.
Nickels, a rescue dog who became a beloved member of FDNY Engine 55, has died suddenly. His Engine 55 friends are holding a fundraiser for the Animal Haven Shelter – the shelter that brought Nickels into their lives three years ago -- in honor of all the love Nickels gave them. They hope that donations […]
The annual Fred Gabler Helping Hand Camp Fund’s theatre fundraiser will be an evening at the new musical, Come from Away on Wednesday, June 7, 2017, 8:00pm. Tickets cost $200.00 and can be purchased here. Seats are in the front mezzanine and orchestra. Seats will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. Please […]
The 16th annual Jimmy Straine Invitational will be held on Monday, June 12, 2017 at the New Jersey National Golf Club. Play will be in scramble format. The cost to register for the day’s golf and the dinner is $275.00. To attend only the dinner costs $100.00. To register for the event, or to purchase […]
The 16th annual Jimmy Straine Invitational will be held on Monday, June 12, 2017 at the New Jersey National Golf Club. Play will be in scramble format. The cost to register for the day’s golf and the dinner is $275.00. To attend only the dinner costs $100.00. To register for the event, or to purchase […]
To mark the 70th anniversary of the publication of Anne Frank’s diary, a sapling from the Anne Frank Tree in Amsterdam will be dedicated in Liberty Park on Monday, June 12, 2017 at 5:00pm. The Sapling Program sends saplings from the Anne Frank chestnut tree to sites affected by hatred. The original chestnut tree is […]
Retired FDNY Lieutenant William J. Kelly of Ladder 116 has died of September 11th-related illness. His wake will be held on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at the Donza Funeral Home in East Rockaway. His funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at 10:00am […]
Retired FDNY Lieutenant William J. Kelly of Ladder 116 has died of September 11th-related illness. His funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at 10:00am at St. Raymond’s Church in East Rockaway. St. Raymond's Church 263 Atlantic Avenue East Rockaway, NY 516-593-5000
The annual Lt. Williams/FF Billy Quick Volleyball Tournament will be held on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 in Long Beach, NY. Please note that Long Beach is banning all bottles on the beach. Parking may be an issue, so please carpool if you can.
Retired FDNY Lieutenant William J. Kelly of Ladder 116 has died of September 11th-related illness. His funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at 10:00am at St. Raymond’s Church in East Rockaway. St. Raymond's Church 263 Atlantic Avenue East Rockaway, NY 516-593-5000
March to commemorate the 240th anniversary of the adoption of the American flag by the Second Continental Congress on Flag Day, Wednesday, June 14, 2017 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm. The Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York have hosted this parade since 1916. The march begins at City Hall and proceeds downtown to […]
The fourth annual Metro NY C.O.P.S. Gala will be held on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at Atun’s in Queens Village. Cocktails will be served at 6:30pm with the dinner running from 7:30pm until 11:30pm. Dress is black tie optional. George Martin, former Giants player, will be the guest of honor. Ticket prices begin at $150.00. To […]
The 16th annual Brett T. Bailey Mako Rodeo will be held at Hoffman’s Marina West in Brielle, NJ on June 16-17, 2017. Please save the date. Details are coming soon.
The FDNY is hosting its first annual Fired up for a Cure family picnic to raise cancer awareness on Saturday, June 17, 2017, from 10:00am until 2:00pm in Fort Totten Park in Queens. The fees to attend range from $30.00 to $50.00. Proceeds from the event will benefit the American Cancer Society, the FDNY Fire […]
The FDNY is hosting its first annual Fired up for a Cure family picnic to raise cancer awareness on Saturday, June 17, 2017, from 10:00am until 2:00pm in Fort Totten Park in Queens. The fees to attend range from $30.00 to $50.00. Proceeds from the event will benefit the American Cancer Society, the FDNY Fire […]
FDNY EMS Station 7 and the North Shore Animal League America will host an Adopt an Animal Day on Saturday, June 17, 2017 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm at the station to honor the life of Lt. JoAnn Restko, who was killed in a hiking accident in the Adirondacks last year. Restko was an animal lover who […]
The 13th annual Carl V. Bini Golf Outing will take place on Monday, June 19, 2017 at the South Shore Golf Course/Great Oaks Country Club in Staten Island. Registration begins at 10:30am. The BBQ lunch begins at 11:30am. The putting contest will be held at 12:30pm and the shotgun start is at 1:00pm. Dinner follows […]
The 13th annual Carl V. Bini Golf Outing will take place on Monday, June 19, 2017 at the South Shore Golf Course/Great Oaks Country Club in Staten Island. Registration begins at 10:30am. The BBQ lunch begins at 11:30am. The putting contest will be held at 12:30pm and the shotgun start is at 1:00pm. Dinner follows […]
Retired FDNY Firefighter William J. Gormley of Ladder Company 174 has died of World Trade Center-related illness. His wake will be held on Monday, June 19, 2017 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and from 7:00pm to 9:00pm and on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at the McManus Funeral […]
Detective William Kinane died on June 13, 2017 from World Trade Center-related illness. His viewing will be held on Monday, June 19, 2017 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm and from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at Marine Park Funeral Home in Brooklyn. His funeral Mass will take place at 11:00am on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at Blessed Trinity/St. […]
Detective William Kinane died on June 13, 2017 from World Trade Center-related illness. His funeral Mass will take place at 11:00am on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at Blessed Trinity/St. Thomas More Church in Breezy Point. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Point Breeze Fire Department or Rockaway Point Fire Department. Marine […]
Retired FDNY Firefighter William J. Gormley of Ladder Company 174 has died of World Trade Center-related illness. His wake will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at the McManus Funeral Home in Brooklyn, NY. His funeral Mass will be said at St. Thomas Aquinas Church […]
FDNY Captain Mike Lyons, a 19-year veteran of the department who is still active, has been diagnosed with an extremely rare melanoma of the lungs, caused by his extensive time at the recovery operation at the World Trade Center site. Conventional treatments have been unsuccessful against this aggressive cancer, so the Lyons family has turned to an alternative treatment method, which is very expensive. To raise funds for Mike’s treatment, there […]
Retired FDNY Firefighter William J. Gormley of Ladder Company 174 has died of World Trade Center-related illness. His funeral Mass will be said at St. Thomas Aquinas Church at 11:00am on Wednesday, June 21, 2017. St. Thomas Aquinas Church 1500 Hendrickson Street Brooklyn, NY 718-253-4404
Police Officer James Kennelly of the Port Authority Police Department has died of World Trade Center-related illness. He was 37. His wake will be held on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 from 2:00pm to 4:30pm and from 7:00pm to 9:30pm at the Chapey & Sons Funeral Home in Bethpage. His funeral will take place on Thursday, […]
Police Officer James Kennelly of the Port Authority Police Department has died of World Trade Center-related illness. He was 37. His funeral will take place on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at 10:00am at St. James Church in Seaford. St. James Church 80 Hicksville Road Seaford, NY 11783 516-731-3710
On Thursday, June 22, 2017, Con Edison will be using environmentally safe dye in the East River between the Williamsburg and Manhattan Bridges. Information is available at http://bit.ly/2rRspiu.
Police Officer James Kennelly of the Port Authority Police Department has died of World Trade Center-related illness. He was 37. His funeral will take place on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at 10:00am at St. James Church in Seaford. St. James Church 80 Hicksville Road Seaford, NY 11783 516-731-3710
The 16th annual Richard Bosco Memorial Golf Outing will be held on Friday, June 23, 2017 at the New York Country Club in New Hempstead. Breakfast and registration will begin at 7:30am, with the shotgun start at 9:00am. A grilled lunch will be available on the course from 10:45am until 1:15pm. Dinner will begin at […]
The sixteenth annual Robert Peraza Memorial Golf Open — the Gringo Open — will be held on Friday, June 23, 2017 at the Dunwoodie Country Club in Yonkers, NY with the shotgun start at 1:00pm. To register for the outing, please click here. The fee for golf, lunch, dinner and the after-party is $200.00. The fee […]
The Dutch Kills Civic Association and Community Board One are organizing a rally to reopen FDNY Engine 261 on Friday, June 23, 2017 at 2:00pm. Please stop by to keep this community safe. Engine 261/Ladder 116 37-20 29th Street Long Island City, NY 11101
The FDNY’s Bravest will play the Los Angeles Police Department’s Centurions in the National Public Safety Football League (NPSFL) National Championship on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at the Aviator Sports Complex in Brooklyn. Kickoff will be at 2:00pm. Tickets cost $15.00 for adults; children under 12 attend for free. All teams play for charities. To […]
The FDNY’s Bravest will play the Los Angeles Police Department’s Centurions in the National Public Safety Football League (NPSFL) National Championship on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at the Aviator Sports Complex in Brooklyn. Kickoff will be at 2:00pm. Tickets cost $15.00 for adults; children under 12 attend for free. All teams play for charities. To […]
The 16th annual Lt. Joe Gullickson Memorial Picnic will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2017, 12:00pm to 6:00pm at Nansen's Park in Staten Island Please click here for additional information on Joe’s Picnic. Nansen Park 3465 Victory Blvd. Staten Island, NY 10314
The 15th annual Seaford 9/11 Memorial Committee’s Patriot Award dinner will be held on Monday, June 26, 2017 at 7:00pm at the Woodbury Country Club in Woodbury, NY. Honorees this year will be Reverend Monsignor Robert Hayden, Barbara Richko, and Bill Sims. Five scholarships will be presented to five deserving seniors who exemplify the lives […]
There will be a plaque dedication on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at 11:00am to honor the memory of Firefighter Nicholas J. DeMasi, who died of World Trade Center-related illness on October 21, 2015. CONTRARY TO INFORMATION PROVIDED ON FDNY DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 56., THE DEDICATION WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE QUARTERS OF L-116, 37-20 L.I.C., […]
There will be a plaque dedication on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at 11:00am to honor the memory of Firefighter Nicholas J. DeMasi, who died of World Trade Center-related illness on October 21, 2015. CONTRARY TO INFORMATION PROVIDED ON FDNY DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 56., THE DEDICATION WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE QUARTERS OF L-116, 37-20 L.I.C., […]
The Bipartisan Policy Center will host a panel discussion entitled Cybersecurity and Medical Devices: Risk Assessment and Response on Wednesday, June 28, 2017, from 10:00am until 11:30am at their offices. The panelists will be Michael Chertoff, the former Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security; Michael Morell, the former Acting and Deputy Director of […]
Kathy Cunningham is hosting a fundraiser to honor her brother, Donald Robertson Jr., 35, who was killed in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center while working for Cantor Fitzgerald atop the North Tower. He loved and was proud of his Irish heritage, so she calls the group that honors him Team Shamrock. The […]
The annual Eddie Open Golf Outing will be held on Friday, June 30, 2017 at the Pebble Creek Golf Course in Colts Neck, NJ. For further details, please click here. Funds raised will support With Eddie's Help. With Eddie's Help honors the generous spirit of Edward "Eddie" Strauss, a beloved member of the Port Authority of […]
Unfortunately this summer the blood supply is very low and the demand is high. Please give blood from 2:00pm to 8:00pm on Friday, June 30, 2017 at the Daniel O’Brien Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall in Carmel, NY. For more information, please call Paul DeLeo at 347-408-6052 or Denis Hanrahan at 845-225-3048. Daniel O’Brien Veterans […]