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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.
There WILL be a Carl V. Bini Memorial Fund Winter Bash in 2021! Details will be coming soon. https://binifund.org/2021-winter-bini-bash/
The annual Vigiano Brothers Ski Memorial will be held from Sunday, January 3, 2021 until Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Spruce Peak in Stowe, Vermont. This annual event is held in memory of brothers NYPD Detective Joseph Vigiano, and FDNY FF John Vigiano, both of whom were killed while responding to the terrorist attacks of […]
FDNY EMT Evelyn Ford has died of COVID-19, after 27 years on the job. She leaves four children. The visitation for EMT Ford will be held on Sunday, January 3, 2021, from 2:00pm - 4:00pm and from 7:00pm until 9:30pm at Mangano Family Funeral Home in Deer Park. Mangano Family Funeral Home 1701 Deer Park […]
The annual Memorial Mass for John “Johnny Nice Guy” Martinson will be held at 4:30pm on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Staten Island’s St. Clare’s Church. FDNY Lieutenant John Martinson, universally known as “Johnny Nice Guy”, was killed in the line of duty on January 4, 2008 in a fire in a Brooklyn highrise. He […]
The Town of Oyster Bay is accepting applications for names to be added to their 9/11 Walls of Honor. The Walls of Honor memorialize those people with a connection to the town who have died of World Trade Center-related illnesses. New names will be unveiled every September. Applications to nominate someone to be added to […]
For anyone lucky enough to be in lockdown-free, COVID-free Australia, AussieTheatre is giving away five double passes to Come from Away at the Comedy Theatre in Melbourne for the performance on Wednesday, 20 January, 2021 at 7:00pm. The Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical Come from Away tells the remarkable true story of thousands of stranded passengers […]
Detective Steven McDonald Memorial Scholarship applications are being accepted now. Applications are due no later than Friday, February 5, 2021. The Detective Steven McDonald Memorial Scholarship is for students within the NYPD community living with special needs, or those who are a family member of an individual with special needs. Download the 2021 application here.
For the two weeks leading up to the presidential inauguration, Washington's National Cathedral will offer brief online prayers for our nation, each day at 5:00pm. All are invited to spend five minutes in prayer for safety, solace and national unity.
Salvatore Esposito died of cancer on January 2, 2021 at the age of 63. An operating engineer with Local 15, Sal lost his brother, FDNY Lt. Michael Esposito, and his cousin, FDNY FF Francis Esposito, in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The wake will be held on Thursday, January 7, 2021 from 5:00pm until […]
Salvatore Esposito died of cancer on January 2, 2021 at the age of 63. An operating engineer with Local 15, Sal lost his brother, FDNY Lt. Michael Esposito, and his cousin, FDNY FF Francis Esposito, in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. His funeral will take place from 9:30am until 11:30am on Friday, January […]
Anthony Notaro, 69, died of head and neck cancer on December 30, 2020. After the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and again after Hurricane Sandy, he was an important figure in the restoration of Lower Manhattan, working on a variety of projects to make the neighborhood vital again. He served as Chair for the last four years […]
Anthony Notaro, 69, died of head and neck cancer on December 30, 2020. After the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and again after Hurricane Sandy, he was an important figure in the restoration of Lower Manhattan, working on a variety of projects to make the neighborhood vital again. He served as Chair for the last four years […]
Leonard Henderson, 69, died on January 5, 2021 after a long battle with World Trade Center-related lymphoma. He served with the United States Secret Service and Federal Park Police before his career in banking in NYC. He was a survivor of the World Trade Center terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. His wake will be […]
Leonard Henderson, 69, died on January 5, 2021 after a long battle with World Trade Center-related lymphoma. He served with the United States Secret Service and Federal Park Police before his career in banking in NYC. He was a survivor of the World Trade Center terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. His wake will be […]
Leonard Henderson, 69, died on January 5, 2021 after a long battle with World Trade Center-related lymphoma. He served with the United States Secret Service and Federal Park Police before his career in banking in NYC. He was a survivor of the World Trade Center terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. His Mass of Christian […]
Our friends at Canstruction are going virtual this year. Entries from the 2020 Canstruction New York Virtual Design and Fundraising Competition can be seen online from Monday, January 11, 2021 until Sunday, January 31, 2021. This year the entrants built virtual 3D renderings with can labels and specifications. Proceeds benefit City Harvest.
Leonard Henderson, 69, died on January 5, 2021 after a long battle with World Trade Center-related lymphoma. He served with the United States Secret Service and Federal Park Police before his career in banking in NYC. He was a survivor of the World Trade Center terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. His Mass of Christian […]
On Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 12:30pm, the Center on National Security at Fordham Law and the Soufan Center present a conversation between Ali Soufan, former FBI Supervisory Special Agent and founder of the Soufan Center, and Karen J. Greenberg of the Fordham Law Center on National Security entitled, January 6th and the Threat to […]
HEART 9/11 presents a panel discussion on resilience for first responders on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 2:00pm ET. The program comes from mental health professionals and from firefighters, EMS workers, and police officers who worked the aftermath of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings and the 9/11 terrorist attacks. They will share hard-won stress […]
In response to the recent tying of a Confederate flag to the doors of the Museum of Jewish Heritage, a vigil will be held at the Museum on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 4:00pm in front of the museum. Museum of Jewish Heritage 36 Battery Place New York, NY 10280
Due to COVID-19 the Johns Hopkins’ Blue Jays’ annual Wall-O’Mahony Memorial Basketball Game will be cancelled this year.
On Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at 3:00pm, join the Cathedral of St. John the Divine for Let It Shine: Lighting a Candle for Unity on the front steps of the Cathedral. All are invited to light a candle in support of our common humanity and fellowship, joining together to chase away the shadows of fear […]
On Wednesday January 20, 2021 at 8:00am, join the clergy of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine for a special service of prayer that we may be, across our differences, one people before God, raising one prayer together for the safety and well-being of our nation and peoples. All are welcome to participate as […]
There will be a blood drive in Battery Park City on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, from 12:00pm until 6:00pm. Blood is urgently needed throughout the city – if you can donate, please do. Make an appointment here. 6 River Terrace (between North End Avenue & River Terrace) Ground floor community room New York, NY 10282
Retired FF Paul L. Castaldo of Ladder 83 died of World Trade Center-related illness on January 15, 2021 at the age of 65. His wake will be held on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, from 2:00pm until 4:00pm and again from 7:00pm until 9:00pm at Casey Funeral Home on Staten Island. His funeral service is scheduled […]
FDNY FF Ronald P. Stortz, L-107, died of World Trade Center-related illness on January 16, 2021. FF Stortz served the FDNY for 25 years. His wake will be held on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 from 4:00pm until 7:00pm at the Hungerford & Clark Funeral Home in Freeport, NY. FF Stortz’s memorial service will take place […]
FDNY FF Ronald P. Stortz, L-107, died of World Trade Center-related illness on January 16, 2021. FF Stortz served the FDNY for 25 years. FF Stortz’s memorial service will take place at 10:30am on Thursday, January 21, 2021, at the Hungerford & Clark Funeral Home in Freeport, NY. Donations in memory of FF Stortz can […]
Retired FF Paul L. Castaldo of Ladder 83 died of World Trade Center-related illness on January 15, 2021 at the age of 65. His funeral service is scheduled for 10:30am on Thursday January 21, 2021 at Holy Family Church. Holy Family Church 366 Watchogue Road Staten Island, NY 10314
Highway 532 between 72nd Avenue and Pioneer Highway in Washington State will be renamed in honor of those people killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The Stanwood City Council is currently accepting suggestions for the new name. Suggestions can be submitted to kcasey@northcountyfireems.com before January 30, 2021. Submitted names will be voted on by […]
A PanCAN webinar entitled Treatment Approaches for Pancreatic Cancer will be held on Friday, January 22, 2021, at 1:00pm ET. City of Hope oncologist Vincent Chung, MD, will be the guest speaker. The program is free, but reservations are necessary. RSVP here.
Michael J. Frost, 50, of 9/11 NDMS/DMORT died on Monday, January 11, 2021. He was the fourth-generation owner of Carney-Frost Funeral Home in LaGrange, Indiana. He worked with DMORT and ASPR LRAT for 18 years. He served with DMORT at the World Trade Center after the terrorist attacks of 2001. A visitation will be held on […]
FDNY EMS Lt. Thomas S. Hannan who served more than 35 years as an EMT and paramedic, died on January 20, 2021 of COVID-19. He was a U.S. Army veteran and also served with Medford Ambulance. His wake will be held on Sunday, January 24, 2021 from 5:00pm until 9:00pm at Moloney's Bohemia Funeral Home. […]
FDNY EMS Lt. Thomas S. Hannan who served more than 35 years as an EMT and paramedic, died on January 20, 2021 of COVID-19. He was a U.S. Army veteran and also served with Medford Ambulance. His funeral service will be held at Moloney's Bohemia Funeral Home on Monday, January 25, 2021 at 10:00am. FDNY […]
FDNY EMS Lt. Thomas S. Hannan who served more than 35 years as an EMT and paramedic, died on January 20, 2021 of COVID-19. He was a U.S. Army veteran and also served with Medford Ambulance. His funeral service will be held at Moloney's Bohemia Funeral Home on Monday, January 25, 2021 at 10:00am. FDNY […]
The Jeff Coombs Memorial Foundation is holding a Super Bowl pool with $25.00 squares to benefit the work of the foundation. All proceeds after paying out the winners will go toward the foundation to support the grants they award to those in need. To sign up, please click here. The pool ID is 128015. PW: […]
Retired FDNY Lt. Henry J. Hinton of Engine 275 has died at the age of 65. He followed his father onto the FDNY, after his father was killed in the line of duty. His wake will be held on Thursday, January 28, 2021, from 2:00pm to 8:00pm at Flinch & Bruns Funeral Home in Lynbrook, […]
Retired Lt. Gerard McGibbon of the FDNY died on January 24, 2021 of World Trade Center-related cancer. His wake will be held on Thursday, January 28, 2021, from 2:00pm - 4:00pm and from 7:00pm until 9:00pm and on Friday, January 29, 2021, also from 2:00pm - 4:00pm and 7:00pm until 9:00pm at the Lindenhurst Funeral […]
Join Willamette Valley Hospice on Thursday, January 28, 2021, at 7:30pm for In the Bleak Midwinter, a free, online candlelight vigil honoring loved ones lost. Please note the new time. Light a candle for those you love, enjoy 30 minutes of music and know that you are in company with others who mourn. Visit the […]
A Super Bowl pool will be held to raise funds for a new memorial in Washingtonville 5 Memorial Park to honor the World Trade Center rescue and recovery workers from Washingtonville who have died of site-related illnesses. Washingtonville residents NYPD Detective Thomas Barnett, NYPD Detective George Remouns, Jr. and FDNY FF Raymond Phillips have died […]
The AJJ Scholarship Fund's annual Cocktail Party would normally have been held on Saturday, February 6, 2021. Unfortunately as the pandemic and social distancing continue, so too does the cancellation of large gatherings and events. In lieu of the party, the AJJ Scholarship Fund will have a Super Bowl Pool to make up some of […]
Retired Lt. Gerard McGibbon of the FDNY died on January 24, 2021 of World Trade Center-related cancer. His wake will be held on Friday, January 29, 2021, also from 2:00pm - 4:00pm and 7:00pm until 9:00pm at the Lindenhurst Funeral Home. Due to limited capacity of visitors, please be courteous to the family and other […]
NYPD Detective James R. McKenna, who retired only recently, died of World Trade Center-related illness on January 25, 2021. His wake will be held at Moloney's Holbrook Funeral Home on Friday, January 29, 2021 from 5:00pm until 9:00pm. A religious service will be held that evening, time TBA. His funeral Mass will take place at […]
Retired Lt. Gerard McGibbon of the FDNY died on January 24, 2021 of World Trade Center-related cancer. His funeral Mass will be said at Our Lady of Grace RC Church in West Babylon, NY on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 9:00am. As a reminder, masks and social distancing are required. In lieu of flowers, please […]
NYPD Detective James R. McKenna, who retired only recently, died of World Trade Center-related illness on January 25, 2021. His funeral Mass will take place at St. Frances DeChantal R.C. Church in the Bronx on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 11:00am. Burial will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Hawthorn, NY. St. Frances DeChantal R.C. […]