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.
Bravery and Sacrifice: NYPD Heroes 9/11 and Beyond, an art exhibit at John Jay College that honors NYPD law enforcement officers who responded to the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center will be on display at the College through the end of the year. The exhibit can be found next to the John […]
Paul Ferrara, Jr. has autism. He obsesses over things sometimes. Right now he loves his patches. Paul lost his dad, Sgt. Paul Ferrara, on August 28, 2014 to 9/11-related cancer. At his service, Commissioner Bratton presented Paul Jr. with a challenge coin. His coin collection began and has grown tremendously. Since then he has […]
Retired FDNY Lt. Gary Howard has serious issues with swallowing and spent this last summer undergoing chemotherapy and radiation at Sloan Kettering for oropharyngeal (mouth) cancer. Unfortunately, after treatments he is now back in Sloan and in need of blood transfusions. Gary was appointed to Squad 3 in 1970, transferred to Engine 28, Ladder 108, and finally Rescue 2 before his […]
In recognition of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, learn about the signs and symptoms and available treatment options for pancreatic cancer, as well as the latest research in the field by leading NYU Langone experts on Wednesday, November 29, 2017, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at the NYU Langone Medical Center. Different approaches to pancreatic cancer clinical […]
The Kevin Williams Memorial Foundation presents their annual Holiday Angels Toy Drive on Tuesday, November 29, 2017 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm at Phil’s Restaurant in Wading River, NY. The fee for admission is one new, unwrapped toy. A free drink and appetizers for all attendees. Toys received will be distributed to local families in need. […]
The annual Heartworks Gingerbread House Workshop will be held at the Heartworks House on Friday, December 1, 2017 and Saturday, December 2, 2017. Please save the date. More details will arrive soon. Heartworks is a charity created by the family of John William Farrell in gratitude for the kindnesses shown to them after the terrorist […]
Wethersfield, Connecticut has made their town shine on Christmas Eve with luminarias for 42 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. All funds […]
The final John Jay Center on Terrorism Friday Seminar of this year will be held on Friday, December 1, 2017 from 3:00pm until 5:00pm, at John Jay College. Please note that this seminar is in a different room (room #10.65.36) from the usual Friday Seminar room. The guest speaker will be Assaf Moghadam, author of […]
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. Kevin Hannaford, Sr., 32, had a small son with whom he shared his love of sports. He was killed in the terrorist attacks of September […]
The annual Heartworks Gingerbread House Workshop will be held at the Heartworks House on Friday, December 1, 2017 and Saturday, December 2, 2017. Please save the date. More details will arrive soon. Heartworks is a charity created by the family of John William Farrell in gratitude for the kindnesses shown to them after the terrorist […]
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. Kevin Hannaford, Sr., 32, had a small son with whom he shared his love of sports. He was killed in the terrorist attacks of September […]
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. Kevin Hannaford, Sr., 32, had a small son with whom he was sharing his love of sports. He was killed in the terrorist attacks of […]
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. Kevin Hannaford, Sr., 32, had a small son with whom he was sharing his love of sports. He was killed in the terrorist attacks of […]
9/11 Environmental Action will hold a town hall meeting for the Lower Manhattan community about health issues from exposure to toxins at the World Trade Center on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 from 6:30pm until 8:00pm. This meeting is designed primarily for students and those who worked in Lower Manhattan at the time of the terrorist […]
Victim Support Europe, the leading umbrella network of victim support organisations in Europe, is hosting a free conference called Supporting Victims of Cybercrime, which will take place in Brussels on Friday, December 8, 2017 from 9:30am to 1:30pm at the European Economic and Social Committee (Room VMA3). Speakers will include Cathal Delaney of EUROPOL, victims […]
Victim Support Europe, the leading umbrella network of victim support organisations in Europe, is hosting a free conference called Supporting Victims of Cybercrime, which will take place in Brussels on Friday, December 8, 2017 from 9:30am to 1:30pm at the European Economic and Social Committee (Room VMA3). Speakers will include Cathal Delaney of EUROPOL, victims […]
Laughter Saves Lives will host an evening of comedy to benefit the Muilenburg family on Friday, December 8, 2017, at 7:00pm at the William Merrit Hallock American Legion Post 155 in Ronkonkoma, NY. Tickets cost $40.00 per person and include the comedy show, one drink, and dinner. To purchase tickets, please visit the Laughter Saves […]
On Saturday, December 9, 2017, the first annual Fallen Heroes Flag Football Tournament will take place at MetLife Stadium, sponsored by 9/11 Sports Inc. 9/11 Sports Inc. was founded by retired NYPD Sergeant Mike Fidanza to honor the police officers, firefighters, correction officers and EMS personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001. […]
Wreaths across America will hold their annual wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery on Saturday, December 9, 2017. The wreath-laying is held annually on the second Saturday of December. The tradition began in 1992. Wreaths across America's annual pilgrimage from Harrington, Maine to Arlington National Cemetery has become known as the world's largest veterans’ parade […]
On Saturday, December 9, 2017, the first annual Fallen Heroes Flag Football Tournament will take place at MetLife Stadium, sponsored by 9/11 Sports Inc. 9/11 Sports Inc. was founded by retired NYPD Sergeant Mike Fidanza to honor the police officers, firefighters, correction officers and EMS personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001. […]
The annual Lorisa Taylor Memorial Scholarship Fund Dinner will be held this year on Saturday, December 9, 2017, from 8:00pm until 1:00am at Glen Terrace in Brooklyn. Tickets cost $85.00 and benefit the Lorisa Taylor Memorial Scholarship Fund. For ticket information, please call 718-813-8444, 917-804-1754; 347-268-8001; or 718-986-3340. Lorisa Taylor was a sunny-tempered mother of […]
Please join A Caring Hand, the Billy Esposito Foundation on Monday, December 11, 2017 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm for an evening of cocktails and holiday shopping to support their work. The event will be held at Khirma New York in the West Village. Attendees can shop Khirma’s newest collection, as well as a curated selection […]
There will be a blood drive on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 from 9:30am until 3:30pm, at Staten Island’s Borough Hall. No appointment is necessary — just stop in. If you would like to make an appointment, register here. Staten Island Borough Hall 10 Richmond Terrace Staten Island, NY 10301
A plaque dedication in honor of Firefighter Joseph P. O'Toole, better known as "Toolie," will take place on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at 11:00am at the quarters of E-90/L-41 in the Bronx. Firefighter O'Toole died of site-related bile duct cancer on December 12, 2016 at the age of 61. He was a beloved member of 41 […]
There will be a blood drive on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 from 9:30am until 3:30pm, at Staten Island’s Borough Hall. No appointment is necessary — just stop in. If you would like to make an appointment, register here. Staten Island Borough Hall 10 Richmond Terrace Staten Island, NY 10301
A plaque dedication in honor of Firefighter Joseph P. O'Toole, better known as "Toolie," will take place on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at 11:00am at the quarters of E-90/L-41 in the Bronx. Firefighter O'Toole died of site-related bile duct cancer on December 12, 2016 at the age of 61. He was a beloved member of 41 […]
Nassau County Sheriff's Department Corrections Officer Lawrence “Larry” Lamme died of cancer on December 7, 2017 at age 50, of site-related cancer. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 from 2:00pm until 4:00pm and from 7:00pm until 9:00pm at the Weigand Brothers Funeral Home in Williston Park, NY. His funeral will take place […]
Retired NYPD Sergeant Michael V. Incontrera died of September 11th-related cancer on December 10, 2017. He was 52. Michael was a loving and devoted father and husband who served the NYPD for 21 years. His wake will be held on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and from 7:00pm until 9:00pm at Casey […]
Please note that One World Trade Center will hold an evacuation drill at 9:00am on Thursday, December 14, 2017. Expect a higher percentage of emergency personnel in the area than usual.
Nassau County Sheriff's Department Corrections Officer Lawrence “Larry” Lamme died of cancer on December 7, 2017 at age 50, of site-related cancer. His funeral will take place on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at 10:30am at Saint John's Lutheran Church, in Williston Park, NY. Interment will be after the funeral in Pinelawn Memorial Park. In lieu […]
Brooklyn North Warrant Squad and Narcotics Borough Brooklyn North will host the fifth annual St. Mary’s Children’s Hospital Holiday Party on Thursday, December 14, 2017 from 11:00am until 1:00pm at the hospital. Highway, ESU, Transit K-9s, Mounted Unit, McGruff the Crime Dog, and surprise guests will attend. For more information on how you can make […]
Retired NYPD Sergeant Michael V. Incontrera died of September 11th-related cancer on December 10, 2017. He was 52. Michael was a loving and devoted father and husband who served the NYPD for 21 years. His funeral Mass will be held at the Church of St. Clare on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at 11:00am. Burial will […]
Dennis John Burgos, a retired NY State Trooper and Air Force veteran, died on December 9, 2017 in Syracuse at age 53, of cancer. He served as a State Trooper for 11 years, and worked at the World Trade Center site in the days after the terrorist attacks of 9/11. His funeral Mass will be […]
The Pentagon Memorial Fund and Wreaths across America will hold their annual wreath hanging at the Pentagon Memorial on Friday, December 15, 2017, beginning at 12:30pm. One hundred and eighty-four wreaths, donated by Wreaths across America will be hung on the Pentagon Memorial Fence after a brief ceremony honoring the people murdered at the Pentagon […]
Our friends at Where to Turn will host their sixth annual holiday toy shop at their headquarters on Staten Island on Saturday, December 16, 2017 and Sunday, December 17, 2017 from 10:00am until 2:00pm each day. Any Staten Island family in need may pick out two toys for each of their children (with a maximum of […]
Our friends at Where to Turn will host their sixth annual holiday toy shop at their headquarters on Staten Island on Saturday, December 16, 2017 and Sunday, December 17, 2017 from 10:00am until 2:00pm each day. Any Staten Island family in need may pick out two toys for each of their children (with a maximum of […]
A Mass to mark the one-year anniversary of FDNY Firefighter Joseph “Toolie” O’Toole’s death will take place on Saturday, December 16, 2017, at 12:00pm noon at St. Aeden’s Church in Pearl River, NY. Toolie died on December 12, 2016 of World Trade Center-related bile duct cancer, due to his many months working during the aftermath […]
Captain Douglas G. Greenwood of the NYPD has died. His viewing will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2017, from 1:00pm until 5:00pm at Dalton’s Funeral Home in Levittown, New York. Funeral details will be posted when we have them. Dalton’s Funeral Home 2786 Hempstead Turnpike Levittown, NY
Our friends at Where to Turn will host their sixth annual holiday toy shop at their headquarters on Staten Island on Saturday, December 16, 2017 and Sunday, December 17, 2017 from 10:00am until 2:00pm each day. Any Staten Island family in need may pick out two toys for each of their children (with a maximum of […]
On Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at 11:00am, a plaque dedication will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Joan R. Daley, E-63, who died on September 27, 2009. The dedication will take place in quarters of E-63 and L-39 in the Bronx. Engine 63/Ladder 39 755 East 233rd Street Bronx, NY
On Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at 11:00am, a plaque dedication will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Joan R. Daley, E-63, who died on September 27, 2009. The dedication will take place in quarters of E-63 and L-39 in the Bronx. Engine 63/Ladder 39 755 East 233rd Street Bronx, NY
Our friends at Where to Turn will re-gift your unwanted holiday presents to people who can use them. Toys will be given to Staten Island hospitals or sent to needy children. CDs and DVDs will go to wounded soldiers recovering in hospitals. Clothing will be donated. Miscellaneous items will be sold in a major fundraising […]
The 45th annual FDNY Firefighters Ski (and Snowboard) Races will be held on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 from 10:00am until 2:00pm at Hunter Mountain. Teams of five will race in turnout gear, holding hose. The fee to participate is $73.00. ($83.00 day of race) All proceeds will be donated to the NY Firefighters Burn Center […]
The Keane Foundation's popular Kids’ Vacation Day will be held on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at the 9/11 Memorial Sports Center. The day begins at 9:00am-10:00am with toddler/parent activities like tunnel games or parachute games. From 10:30am to 12:00pm, 4 to 7-year-olds can choose from freeze tag, kick ball and basketball, and from 1:00pm-3:00pm, kids age […]
The 45th annual FDNY Firefighters Ski (and Snowboard) Races will be held on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 from 10:00am until 2:00pm at Hunter Mountain. Teams of five will race in turnout gear, holding hose. The fee to participate is $73.00. ($83.00 day of race) All proceeds will be donated to the NY Firefighters Burn Center […]
The Keane Foundation's popular Kids’ Vacation Day will be held on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at the 9/11 Memorial Sports Center. The day begins at 9:00am-10:00am with toddler/parent activities like tunnel games or parachute games. From 10:30am to 12:00pm, 4 to 7-year-olds can choose from freeze tag, kick ball and basketball, and from 1:00pm-3:00pm, kids age […]
Unfortunately, because of the Christmas and New Year's holidays, the blood supply is very low and the demand is high. Please donate blood at the Daniel O'Brien VFW Hall in Carmel on Friday, December 29, 2017 from 2:00pm to 8:00pm. For more information, please call Paul DeLeo at 347-408-6052 or Denis Hanrahan at 845-225-3048. Daniel O'Brien […]
The deadline to apply for next year’s Firefighter Michael J. Cawley Memorial Scholarship is December 31, 2017. The Firefighter Michael J. Cawley Memorial Foundation is offering three scholarships to eighth-grade students planning to attend Archbishop Molloy High School in the fall of 2018. Any child of an active, retired or deceased FDNY member is eligible […]
The deadline to apply for next year’s Firefighter Michael J. Cawley Memorial Scholarship is December 31, 2017. The Firefighter Michael J. Cawley Memorial Foundation is offering three scholarships to eighth-grade students planning to attend Archbishop Molloy High School in the fall of 2018. Any child of an active, retired or deceased FDNY member is eligible […]