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.
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 […]
On Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at 12:30pm, E-249/L-113 will host a memorial Mass at St. Clare's Church marking the 10th anniversary of the line-of-duty death of Lieutenant John H. Martinson of E-249. John Martinson, 40, nicknamed "Johnny Nice Guy," made the supreme sacrifice on January 3, 2008 after a 14-year career with the FDNY. St. […]
FF Michael Hallquest died of a brain tumor on January 2, 2018. He joined the FDNY in 2005 and was a member of the Elmurst Eagles E-287/L-136/Bn-46. His wake will be held at the Whitting Funeral Home in Glen Head on Thursday, January 4, 2018, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and from 7:00pm to 9:00pm and […]
FF Michael Hallquest died of a brain tumor on January 2, 2018. He joined the FDNY in 2005 and was a member of the Elmurst Eagles E-287/L-136/Bn-46. His wake will be held at the Whitting Funeral Home in Glen Head on Friday, January 5, 2018 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. The Firematics services will be held from 7:00pm […]
FF Michael Hallquest died of a brain tumor on January 2, 2018. He joined the FDNY in 2005 and was a member of the Elmurst Eagles E-287/L-136/Bn-46. FF Hallquest’s funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 9:45am at St. Boniface Church in Sea Cliff. Burial at Locust Valley Cemetery will follow […]
The Professional Bull Riders will honor FDNY Firefighter Jimmy Lanza at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 6:45pm. Jimmy Lanza, long known for his generosity and charity work, died of World Trade Center-related brain cancer in 2017. The Bull Riders will invite Jimmy’s family on stage and present a flag to them, […]
A Burn Camp Benefit will be hosted by New York Firefighters’ Burn Center Foundation on Saturday, January 6, 2018, from 8:00pm until 12:00am at Rory Dolan’s in Yonkers. There will be a suggested donation of $20.00 at the door, which entitles you to live music by the 1980s cover band White Wedding. All proceeds raised […]
Due to skyrocketing rent, on Sunday, January 7, 2018, the Feast of the Epiphany, after the noon Mass, St. Joseph’s Chapel will close. The 9/11 Memorial statues from the Chapel will move to St. Peter’s Church on Barclay Street. A rededication service for the memorial will be held on or near the anniversary of the […]
NYPD Lt. Paul Murphy has died of a rare World Trade Center-related cancer. His wake will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2018 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm and on Sunday, January 7, 2018 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at Brooklyn’s Clavin Funeral Home. Clavin Funeral Home 7722 4th Avenue Brooklyn, NY […]
New York State Trooper Michael J. Anson, 56, died of World Trade Center-related cancer on January 2, 2018. Relatives, friends, and fellow law enforcement colleagues are invited to visit with Michael's family on Monday, January 8, 2018 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at the Alumni Recreation Center at Siena College in Loudonville, New York. Trooper Anson’s […]
New York State Trooper Michael J. Anson, 56, died of World Trade Center-related cancer on January 2, 2018. Relatives, friends, and fellow law enforcement colleagues are invited to visit with Michael’s family on Monday, January 8, 2018 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at the Alumni Recreation Center at Siena College in Loudonville, New York. Trooper Anson’s […]
New York State Trooper Michael J. Anson, 56, died of World Trade Center-related cancer on January 2, 2018. Relatives, friends, and fellow law enforcement colleagues are invited to visit with Michael’s family on Monday, January 8, 2018 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at the Alumni Recreation Center at Siena College in Loudonville, New York. Trooper Anson’s […]
On Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at 1:00pm, Cancer and Careers will present a free webinar entitled Balancing Work & Cancer Webinar: Managing Finances as part of their Balancing Work & Cancer webinar series. The presentation will cover tips for improving your financial health after a cancer diagnosis and treatment, including: Steps to take to rebuild your credit […]
A Mass marking the one-year anniversary of the death of Detective Steven McDonald will be held at Rockville Centre’s St. Agnes Cathedral from 7:00pm until 9:00pm on Wednesday, January 10, 2018. Detective McDonald was a beloved NYPD officer who was paralyzed in the line of duty. He forgave his shooter and became an inspiration to […]
Retired FDNY Lieutenant Joseph R. Stach of Ladder 6 died on January 7, 2018 of World Trade Center-related pancreatic cancer. He was 51 and served the FDNY for more than 20 years. He leaves his wife and five children. Lt. Stach also worked at E-48/L-56 in the Bronx. His wake will take place on Thursday, […]
The Carl Bini Fund present their third annual Evening of Exotic Food on Thursday, January 11, 2018, from 7:00pm until 11:00pm at Staten Island’s Old Bermuda Inn. An array of unusual foods will be available, including alligator, wild boar, bison, elk, pheasant, rabbit, squab, quail, and venison, provided by Montalbano’s Italian Specialities. The evening will […]
Retired FDNY Lieutenant Joseph R. Stach of Ladder 6 died on January 7, 2018 of World Trade Center-related pancreatic cancer. He was 51 and served the FDNY for more than 20 years. He leaves his wife and five children. Lt. Stach also worked at E-48/L-56 in the Bronx. His funeral will be held on Friday, […]
Retired FDNY Lieutenant Joseph R. Stach of Ladder 6 died on January 7, 2018 of World Trade Center-related pancreatic cancer. He was 51 and served the FDNY for more than 20 years. He leaves his wife and five children. Lt. Stach also worked at E-48/L-56 in the Bronx. His funeral will be held on Friday, […]
Laughter Saves Lives will host an evening of comedy to benefit the Johnny Mac Foundation on Friday, January 12, 2018, at 7:00pm at the William Merrit Hallock American Legion Post 155 in Ronkonkoma, NY. Tickets cost $45.00 per person and include the comedy show, one drink, and dinner. To purchase tickets, please visit the Laughter […]
The annual Wall-O’Mahony Basketball Game at Johns Hopkins University will take place on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 1:00pm in the Goldfarb Gymnasium. The Wall-O’Mahoney Tournament will be held the morning of the 13th. The Wall-O’Mahony reception follows the game. Matt O’Mahony and his friend Glen Wall both played basketball for the Blue Jays and […]
The Carl Vincent Bini Memorial Fund's Winter Bash 2018 will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Nicotra’s Ballroom at Staten Island’s Hilton Garden Inn. The evening begins at 7:00pm with a cocktail hour, followed by a dinner, open-bar reception, silent auctions, prizes, and more. Tickets cost $150.00 per person and may be purchased either online or by […]
Our friends at the Perlmutter Cancer Center invite cancer patients to learn how integrative health practices can help with stress, pain, anxiety, sleep, and overall wellness at a meeting on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at 6:00pm. Expand your knowledge about acupuncture and massage and their potential use for symptom management. Gain skills in self-massage and […]
The Long Island Center for Recovery and the Southampton Police Department will offer an addiction awareness seminar and training in the use of the overdose antidote narcan on Thursday, January 18, 2018, from 6:00pm until 8:00pm at the Hampton Bays Senior Center. The event is open to those in recovery, their families, and their healthcare […]
Firefighters are asked to join the New York Islanders on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 7:00pm for Fire Department Appreciation Night. The Islanders will play the Boston Bruins. All attendees who purchase a special ticket will receive an exclusive New York Islanders Fire Department T-shirt. A portion of the price of each special ticket sold […]
On Friday, January 19, 2018 at 11:00am, a plaque dedication will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Robert F. DiGiovanni, L-144, who died of World Trade Center-related illness on January 27, 2017. He was 56. The ceremony will be held in the quarters of E-295 and L-144. E-295/L-144 12-49 149th Street Queens, NY
On Friday, January 19, 2018 at 11:00am, a plaque dedication will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Robert F. DiGiovanni, L-144, who died of World Trade Center-related illness on January 27, 2017. He was 56. The ceremony will be held in the quarters of E-295 and L-144. E-295/L-144 12-49 149th Street Queens, NY
A former paramedic with New York Presbyterian Hospital, Nicole Andrea “Niki” Johnson, died on January 13, 2018 of colon and ovarian cancers. She was 37. Her funeral will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at the Sunset Funeral Home Chapel in Midland City, Alabama. Niki’s family will receive friends from 12-2:00pm prior […]
On Monday, January 22, 2018 at 11:00am, a plaque dedication will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Kevin A. Rooney, E-42, who died of World Trade Center-related cancer on January 22, 2017. FF Rooney, a former NYPD officer, was 38. 42 Engine 1781 Monroe Avenue Bronx, NY
On Monday, January 22, 2018 at 11:00am, a plaque dedication will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Kevin A. Rooney, E-42, who died of World Trade Center-related cancer on January 22, 2017. FF Rooney, a former NYPD officer, was 38. 42 Engine 1781 Monroe Avenue Bronx, NY
On Monday, January 22, 2018 at 3:00pm, a plaque dedication will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Brian J. Masterson, M-9, who died of World Trade Center-related illness on January 22, 2017. The dedication will take place in the quarters of M-9. Marine 9 305 Front Street Staten Island, NY
On Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at 10:00am, Engine 290/Ladder 103 will hold a Memorial Mass honoring the memory of Firefighter Richard T. Sclafani of Ladder 103. The Mass will commemorate the 13th anniversary of his supreme sacrifice and will take place at St. John's Church in Brooklyn. St. John's Church 479 New Jersey Avenue Brooklyn, […]
On Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at 10:00am, Engine 290/Ladder 103 will hold a Memorial Mass honoring the memory of Firefighter Richard T. Sclafani of Ladder 103. The Mass will commemorate the 13th anniversary of his supreme sacrifice and will take place at St. John's Church in Brooklyn. St. John's Church 479 New Jersey Avenue Brooklyn, […]
CancerCare will present a webinar on Tuesday, January 23, 2018, from 1:30pm until 2:30pm, EST on new findings on lymphoma from the 2017 American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting. The speaker will be Stephen M. Ansell, Professor of Medicine at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine Registrants can participate live via phone or online. There […]
Applications are now available for this year's BC Matthew Ryan Memorial Scholarships, which are named to honor the fallen Chief who made the supreme sacrifice on September 11, 2001. Two (2) one thousand dollar scholarships are awarded annually and can be used for college/university, high school, trade school or private school. Applicants must meet both […]
There will be a 10-13 fundraiser for Det. Dalsh Veve, of 67 Precinct Anti-Crime, on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 from 7:00pm until 11:00pm at Antun’s of Queens Village. In June 2017, Detective Veve, 36, was dragged for blocks by a stolen car during an incident on the job. He remains in rehab with brain trauma. He […]
Beloved Tribute Center docent and September 11th family member Daniel Phelan has died. Danny had a long career with the FDNY, retiring from Engine 217 as a lieutenant. Danny and his wife Helene lost their son, FDNY Lieutenant Kenneth Phelan in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. His wake will be held on Thursday, January […]
It is important to evaluate dietary choices when it comes to a prostate cancer diagnosis. Eating the right kinds of foods before, during, and after treatment can help you feel better and stay stronger. Join Perlmutter Cancer Center’s registered dietitian Edelina Bustamante on Thursday, January 25, 2018, at 5:30pm to discuss healthy food choices, the role […]
The NYPD Holy Name Society will hold their 11th annual “Holy Smoke!” Cigar Dinner on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at International Caterers, in the Bronx. The evening includes an open bar, cocktail hour, five-course prime rib dinner, premium cigars, raffles, and much more. Tickets cost $120.00 per person or $1,100 for a table of ten […]
NYU Law School is offering two free clinics to help people file for the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (Zadroga) who do not have an attorney. Both clinics will take place at New York Law School. Clinic 1 will be held on Friday, January 26, 2018 at 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, and 4:00pm. Clinic 2 will […]
Beloved Tribute Center docent and September 11th family member Daniel Phelan has died. Danny had a long career with the FDNY, retiring from Engine 217 as a lieutenant. Danny and his wife Helene lost their son, FDNY Lieutenant Kenneth Phelan in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. His wake will be held on Friday, […]
A 10-13 party will be held for NYPD Officer George Darini, of the Citywide Traffic Task Force, formerly of the 42 Precinct, who has been diagnosed with stomach cancer. The party will be held at Manhattan’s Blarney Stone on Friday, January 26, 2018 from 5:00pm until 9:00pm. An admission donation of $80.00 includes a 4-hour […]
Beloved Tribute Center docent and September 11th family member Daniel Phelan has died. Danny had a long career with the FDNY, retiring from Engine 217 as a lieutenant. Danny and his wife Helene lost their son, FDNY Lieutenant Kenneth Phelan in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Danny’s funeral Mass will take place at […]
Retired NYPD Officer Edward "Smitty" Smith died on January 20, 2018, at the age of 72. After retiring from the NYPD, PO Smith returned to duty to assist during the recovery efforts at the site of the former World Trade Center in the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. He had been on the job […]
The thirteenth annual SSG James McNaughton Tribute will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2018, from 1:00pm to 9:00pm at Mulcahy’s Pub & Music Hall in Wantagh, NY. James “Jimmy” McNaughton was 27 when he became the first NYPD officer to give his life for his country while serving as a soldier in Iraq. A […]
What's it like to have someone portray you on a Broadway stage? What's it like to be an actor portraying a real person you know? In Come from Away, Tony nominee Chad Kimball plays Kevin T., singing Make Me a Channel of Your Peace during the show. That song was running through Kevin Tuerff's mind in the […]
The cast and creative team from Come from Away will hold a conversation on the journey from Gander to Broadway on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at 12:00pm at the Javitts Center as part of Broadwaycon. Moderated by Mo Rocca, this Come from Away panel will feature Irene Sankoff (book, music, lyrics), David Hein (book, music, lyrics), Kelly Devine (musical staging), Christopher Ashley (director), Ian […]
HEART 9/11 will host a hurricane response fundraiser on Monday, January 29, 2018 from 5:30pm until 7:30pm at Carroll Place on Bleecker Street. Come out and support HEART 9/11’s response efforts to Hurricanes Harvey, Irene and Maria, meet the HEART 9/11 team, and learn how the organization is making a difference. An entry fee of […]
Health Union, LLC is conducting the Blood Cancer in America 2018 survey to get a better understanding of how lymphoma is managed and treated in the United States today to better serve the lymphoma community. This survey may take 20-30 minutes to complete. You don’t need to take it all at once. If you bookmark the survey in your Internet browser, you […]
NYU Law School is offering two free clinics to help people file for the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (Zadroga) who do not have an attorney. Both clinics will take place at New York Law School. Clinic 2 will be held on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at 4:00pm, 5:00pm, 6:30pm, and 7:30pm. While the clinics […]
On Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at 6:30pm, the 9/11 Tribute Museum will present a film screening and discussion of the documentary film, An American Quilt - Stitching Together our 9/11 Memories. This 32-minute documentary tells the stories of seven families who lost loved ones in the terrorist attacks of 9/11 and dealt with their grief by […]
The 2018 Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation's annual conference will be held this year in Salt Lake City, Utah from January 31, 2018 to February 2, 2018. Early sessions will be live-streamed. Watch on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 from 1:00pm until 8:00pm (EST) to learn some of the latest developments in the treatment of cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer). […]
Retired FDNY Firefighter Raymond R. "Gonzo" Phillips died of World Trade Center-related illness on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at the age of 64. Ray was a member of FDNY Rescue 3 in the Bronx, and was very active in FDNY organizations, including playing on the Bravest football team. He was the Official Santa Claus for […]
On Thursday, February 1, 2018 at 11:00am, a plaque dedication will be held honoring the memory of retired Firefighter John A. Dunn of E-230, who died of World Trade Center-related illness on November 7, 2016. The ceremony will take place in the quarters of E-230 in Brooklyn. Engine 230 701 Park Avenue Brooklyn, NY
On Thursday, February 1, 2018 at 11:00am, a plaque dedication will be held honoring the memory of retired Firefighter John A. Dunn of E-230, who died of World Trade Center-related illness on November 7, 2016. The ceremony will take place in the quarters of E-230 in Brooklyn. Engine 230 701 Park Avenue Brooklyn, NY
Retired FDNY Firefighter Raymond R. "Gonzo" Phillips died of World Trade Center-related illness on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at the age of 64. Ray was a member of FDNY Rescue 3 in the Bronx, and was very active in FDNY organizations, including playing on the Bravest football team. He was the Official Santa Claus for […]