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.
Raffle tickets are on sale to raise funds to purchase a funeral rig honoring Scott Blackshaw for the NYPD Ceremonial Unit. Tickets cost $100.00 each and 1,000 tickets will be sold. The prize is either a 2020 Harley Davidson Street Glide motorcycle from O’Toole’s Harley or $15,000 in cash. Tickets and more details are available […]
The small town of Middletown, New Jersey was devastated by the 9/11 terrorist attacks, losing more people than any other town except New York City itself. The Middletown World Trade Center Memorial Garden Committee is raising money to add a fountain to their memorial. They're selling brick pavers that will form a path to the […]
The pandemic will not deter the Thomas I. Glasser Memorial Scholarship Fund and Summit Police Department from holding their Bunnies in Blue Easter egg benefit on the evening of Saturday, April 3, 2021. While your little ones are asleep, Summit Police Department personnel will visit participating homes and decorate yards with candy- and toy-filled eggs. […]
The City and Columbia Journalism Investigations are compiling a remembrance entitled Missing Them, an ongoing collaborative project that aims to remember all New Yorkers who have died of COVID-19. If you would like to share the story of a New Yorker who died of COVID-19, please call 646-494-1095 and leave a voicemail or text “remember” […]
The 2021 Joseph Maffeo Casino Night will be virtual this year. Please watch this space or visit the Joseph Maffeo Foundation's website for more details. Last year, even though the 2020 Casino Night was cancelled, the Joseph Maffeo Foundation still managed to raise more than $100,000 for the construction of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit […]
The FDNY 343 Memorial Club will hold their annual September 11th Memorial Ceremony at 10:00am on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at St. Mark the Evangelist Church in Summerfield, Florida. If you would like to read names, please contact Bob Kane at jkane1213@yahoo.com. St. Mark the Evangelist Church 7081 SE Highway 42 Summerfield, FL 34491
Retired FDNY Firefighter Joseph K. Daly of E-218 died on March 24, 2021 from his World Trade Center-related illnesses. He was a 22-year veteran of the FDNY. His wake will be held on Monday, March 29, 2021, from 2:00pm until 4:00pm and again from 7:00pm until 9:00pm at Maloney’s Funeral Home in Holbrook, NY. The funeral […]
The Sussex County affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) will host a free, online presentation called "Trauma in Everyday Life" on Monday, March 29, 2021 from 7:00pm until 8:30pm. Psychologist Linda Busch's presentation will focus on the impact of trauma in everyday life as well as trauma disorders such as PTSD, acute […]
Retired FDNY Firefighter Joseph K. Daly of E-218 died on March 24, 2021 from his World Trade Center-related illnesses. He was a 22-year veteran of the FDNY. The funeral will be held at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Holbrook, NY at 12:00pm on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. Cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family […]
Sarcoidosis, a serious autoimmune disease, is attacking many in the September 11th community. To combat the disease, the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research is hosting their first-ever virtual step challenge, Steps for Sarc, during the month of April. Run, walk, climb stairs – move between Thursday, April 1, 2021 and Friday, April 30, 2021 to help […]
Logistical information for those uniformed service members attending the funeral for Spring Valley Firefighter Jared Lloyd on Saturday, April 3, 2021 -- The funeral will be held at Palisades Credit Union Park at 1 Provident Bank Park Drive Pomona, NY 10970 (next to RC FTC) Service begins at 11:00am Please muster at the Rockland County Health Complex- Building ‘L’ (Social […]
Logistical information for those uniformed service members attending the funeral for Spring Valley Firefighter Jared Lloyd on Saturday, April 3, 2021 -- The funeral will be held at Palisades Credit Union Park at 1 Provident Bank Park Drive Pomona, NY 10970 (next to RC FTC) Service begins at 11:00am Please muster at the Rockland County Health Complex- Building ‘L’ (Social […]
NYPD Officer Angel M. Santiago, Jr. died of COVID-19 on March 28, 2021 at the age of 42. He served the city of NY for more than 11 years, first as a school safety officer and then in the NYPD. His viewing will be held on Monday, April 5, 2021 from 2:00pm until 5:00pm at […]
NYPD Officer Angel M. Santiago, Jr. died of COVID-19 on March 28, 2021 at the age of 42. He served the city of NY for more than 11 years, first as a school safety officer and then in the NYPD. His funeral service will take place at the D'Bari Funeral Home in the Bronx at […]
In NYC and nationally, people of color are disproportionately affected by COVID-19. To address the mental health challenges brought by the pandemic and structural racism, Trinity Church and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene are providing free virtual presentations in self-care, coping skills, and ways to build individual and community resilience. They will host […]
NYPD Officer Angel M. Santiago, Jr. died of COVID-19 on March 28, 2021 at the age of 42. He served the city of NY for more than 11 years, first as a school safety officer and then in the NYPD. His funeral service will take place at the D'Bari Funeral Home in the Bronx at […]
In NYC and nationally, people of color are disproportionately affected by COVID-19. To address the mental health challenges brought by the pandemic and structural racism, Trinity Church and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene are providing free virtual presentations in self-care, coping skills, and ways to build individual and community resilience. They will host […]
NYPD Officer Vincent M. Ricci, 42, died off-duty on March 30, 2021. He joined the NYPD in March 2000, and responded to the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. His wake will be held at the Schuyler Hill Funeral Home in the Bronx from 2:00pm until 6:00pm on Tuesday, April 6, […]
Retired NYPD Sergeant Thomas A. Byrne died at his home in Pennsylvania on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at the age of 51. Tom was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard and had a 25-year career in the NYPD, including his time at the World Trade Center-recovery efforts. A wake will be held from 9:30am […]
The Arlington Historical Society and Cherrydale Columbia Lodge 42 again will hold the Arlington Historical Essay Contest. Essays must be submitted by Friday, May 21, 2021. Students in grades 8-12 will write an essay on the question “How did the 9/11 attack affect Arlington? As a community, are we successfully remembering and memorializing the day?” […]
FDNY FF James David Shaughnessy of Engine 76 died of World Trade Center-related cancer on April 1, 2021, after a 32-year career with New York's Fire Department. His wake will be held on Thursday, April 8, 2021 from 3:00pm until 7:00pm at the Drago Funeral Home in Astoria. His funeral Mass will be said at […]
NYPD Detective Linda Eaton-Lewis died in Virginia of World Trade Center-related cancer on April 1, 2021. She retired in 2013, after serving the NYPD for more than 20 years, and survived the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. A viewing will be held at Cooke Brothers Funeral Chapel in Newport News, Virginia on Thursday, April […]
A new seminar from Gotham Ed in April 2021 will explore the history of terrorism in New York City with David Viola, Adjunct Professor at the Center for Terrorism at John Jay College and former Naval intelligence officer. The course begins during the Civil War, with a look at the Confederate plot to burn the […]
FDNY FF James David Shaughnessy of Engine 76 died of World Trade Center-related cancer on April 1, 2021, after a 32-year career with New York's Fire Department. His funeral Mass will be said at St. Joseph’s Church in Astoria at 10:30am on Friday, April 9, 2021. A private cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, […]
The Center on Terrorism at John Jay College will present The Cost of QAnon, in their Friday Seminar Series on Friday, April 9, 2021 from 3:00pm until 5:00pm EST via Zoom. The speaker will be Jason Blazakis of the Middlebury Institute of International Studies. The talk will address the impact of the QAnon phenomenon at […]
The FDNY Bravest football team will take on the Washington Generals on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at 4:30pm. No fans are permitted to attend yet, due to COVID-19, but the game will be livestreamed through the Bravest's Facebook page.
The second annual Light Up Staten Island will be held in person and virtually on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at 6:00pm. The live event will take place at Turtle Circle in Midland Beach. The virtual event can be found on Facebook @TheVonAgency. Light Up Staten Island began virtually in May of 2020 as a remembrance […]
Active-duty Port Authority Police Officer Scott Calandra of the Port Newark/New Jersey Marine Terminals Command, died unexpectedly on April 6, 2021. He was 45. He was appointed to the Port Authority Police Department on July 15, 2002, as a member of the PAPD 104th Academy Class. Prior to his appointment to the PAPD, Officer Calandra […]
Active-duty Port Authority Police Officer Scott Calandra of the Port Newark/New Jersey Marine Terminals Command, died unexpectedly on April 6, 2021. He was 45. He was appointed to the Port Authority Police Department on July 15, 2002, as a member of the PAPD 104th Academy Class. Prior to his appointment to the PAPD, Officer Calandra […]
Retired NYPD Detective 1st Grade Nicholas F. Ortiz died of World Trade Center-related liver cancer on April 5, 2021. He served the NYPD from 1968 until 2008, retiring out of the FBI-NYPD Joint Terrorist Task Force. He was a first responder with the NYPD assisting with the rescue and recovery operations at Ground Zero following […]
NYPD Detective Michael John Dye died of World Trade Center-related glioblastoma on April 6, 2021. He was 55. He joined the New York City Police Department in 1999, worked with the recovery efforts after the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, and was promoted to detective in 2005. His wake will be held from […]
NYPD Detective Michael John Dye died of World Trade Center-related glioblastoma on April 6, 2021. He was 55. He joined the New York City Police Department in 1999, worked with the recovery efforts after the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, and was promoted to detective in 2005. His wake will be held from […]
A new seminar from Gotham Ed in April 2021 will explore the history of terrorism in New York City with David Viola, Adjunct Professor at the Center for Terrorism at John Jay College and former Naval intelligence officer. The course begins during the Civil War, with a look at the Confederate plot to burn the […]
Since last year’s FDNY Medal Day ceremony was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department will honor the 2020 medal recipients on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. In order to accommodate the precautions for the ongoing pandemic, attendance will be limited and will be based on gathering restrictions in place for the location of the […]
Since last year’s FDNY Medal Day ceremony was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department will honor the 2020 medal recipients on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. In order to accommodate the precautions for the ongoing pandemic, attendance will be limited and will be based on gathering restrictions in place for the location of the […]
There will be a #TogetherSeparately Lung Cancer Community Talk on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 12:00pm. This livestreamed talk from the Lung Cancer Research Foundation is an opportunity to connect face-to-face with others dealing with lung cancer and talk about challenges. Registration will be available in early April. If you have any questions, contact info@lcrf.org.
Retired FDNY Lt. James Winters who retired out of Engine 278 after a 42-year career, died on April 11, 2021 of World Trade Center-related illness. His son, active-duty FDNY Lt. James Winters, E-165, followed in his father’s footsteps. His viewing will be held on Thursday, April 15, 2021, from 2:00pm until 4:00pm and again from […]
NYPD Detective Linda Eaton-Lewis died in Virginia of World Trade Center-related cancer on April 1, 2021. She retired in 2013, after serving the NYPD for more than 20 years, and survived the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Funeral services for Detective Eaton-Lewis will be held at Melendez Funeral Home in Middletown, NY on Friday, […]
NYPD Detective Linda Eaton-Lewis died in Virginia of World Trade Center-related cancer on April 1, 2021. She retired in 2013, after serving the NYPD for more than 20 years, and survived the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Funeral services for Detective Eaton-Lewis will be held at Melendez Funeral Home in Middletown, NY on Friday, […]
Retired FDNY Lt. James Winters who retired out of Engine 278 after a 42-year career, died on April 11, 2021 of World Trade Center-related illness. His son, FDNY Lt. James Winters, E-165, followed in his father’s footsteps. Lt. Winters' funeral Mass will be said at Our Lady Star of the Sea in Staten Island at […]
At 2:00pm on Friday, April 16, 2021, a street in Islip Terrace, NY will be renamed for Port Authority Police Department Sgt. Lawrence Guarnieri. East Farmingdale Street in Islip Terrace at Connetquot Avenue will be renamed for Sgt. Guarnieri, who died on November 4, 2014 of World Trade Center-related cancer. East Farmingdale Street at Connetquot […]
From from 9:00am until 1:00pm on Saturday, April 17, 2021, bring all your old clothes and unwanted documents to Fulton Street between Cliff and Gold Streets for the Downtown Alliance’s annual shred-a-thon and clothing drop-off. A shredding truck parked on Fulton Street will securely shred your papers. Shredded material will be recycled. Wearable Collections will […]
GERD and Barrett’s esophagus can lead to esophageal cancer, as the September 11th community knows all too well. To raise funds to battle this disease, the Esophageal Cancer Action Network is holding a virtual fundraiser, Virtual Steps to Save Lives from Sunday, April 18, 2021 until Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Participants are asked to walk, […]
Retired NYPD ESU Detective Harry O. D'Onofrio died on April 14, 2021, at the age of 61. He was also a volunteer firefighter in West Sayville for more than 40 years. Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 18, 2021 from 2:00pm until 4:30pm and from 7:00pm until 9:30pm at West Sayville’s Raynor & D'Andrea […]
This year, due to COVID-19 safety precautions, the Oklahoma City Bombing Remembrance Ceremony on Monday, April 19, 2021 at 8:45am will be by invitation only for family members, survivors and responders. Please join in 168 seconds of silence for the 168 victims of the bombing beginning at the moment the bomb went off, 9:02am, Central […]
Retired NYPD ESU Detective Harry O. D'Onofrio, who worked in the recovery efforts after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, died on April 14, 2021, at the age of 61. He was also a volunteer firefighter in West Sayville for more than 40 years. Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 18, 2021 from 2:00pm until 4:30pm […]
Retired NYPD ESU Detective Harry O. D'Onofrio, who worked in the recovery efforts after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, died on April 14, 2021, at the age of 61. He was also a volunteer firefighter in West Sayville for more than 40 years. Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 18, 2021 from 2:00pm until 4:30pm […]
Retired FDNY Firefighter James Anthony Meadows, Sr. died on April 17, 2021. His wake will be held on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, from 2:00pm until 5:00pm and from 7:00pm until 9:00pm at the O.B. Davis Funeral Home in Miller Place, NY. The funeral Mass will be said at Infant Jesus R.C. Church in Port Jefferson, […]
In NYC and nationally, people of color are disproportionately affected by COVID-19. To address the mental health challenges brought by the pandemic and structural racism, Trinity Church and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene are providing free virtual presentations in self-care, coping skills, and ways to build individual and community resilience. They will host […]
Retired FDNY Firefighter James Anthony Meadows, Sr. died on April 17, 2021. The funeral Mass will be said at Infant Jesus R.C. Church in Port Jefferson, NY at 11:00am on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Cremation will be private. You may leave a message for the Meadows family here. Infant Jesus RC Church 110 Myrtle Avenue […]
There will be a Reel Canada screening of You Are Here: A Come from Away Story, on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at 7:00pm EDT with a livestream Q&A with documentary director Moze Mossanen at 8:30pm EDT. Downloads will be available for 24 hours here or here.
Retired FDNY Firefighter James Anthony Meadows, Sr. died on April 17, 2021. The funeral Mass will be said at Infant Jesus R.C. Church in Port Jefferson, NY at 11:00am on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Cremation will be private. You may leave a message for the Meadows family here. Infant Jesus RC Church 110 Myrtle Avenue […]
Friends of Firefighters will host Brisket King NYC from 6:00pm until 9:00pm on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Pig Beach in Brooklyn. Although this is an outdoor event, all CDC guidelines including social distancing and mandatory mask wearing when not eating, will be enforced. The event will be held rain or shine. More than 20 […]
In honor of National Crime Victims' Rights Week, the Office of Victims of Crime will present a virtual candlelight vigil on Facebook Live at 7:00pm on Thursday, April 22, 2021 to honor victims of crime. Submit a name to be honored during the vigil. Details about this event and how to participate can be found here.
Pancreatic cancer is a devastating illness that has affected many in the September 11th community. Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) holds PurpleStride walks and runs nationwide. This year’s NYC PanCAN PurpleStride Run is virtual and is free to participants. Run day is Saturday, April 24, 2021. Event day details can be found here. To register, […]
Join the Lung Cancer Research Foundation’s Free to Breathe yoga event on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at 11:00am via Zoom. Celebrate health and the power of breath while raising funds for those with lung cancer. Please wear or decorate your space with the appropriate color – white if you know someone with lung cancer; sky […]
Pancreatic cancer is a devastating illness that has affected many in the September 11th community. Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) holds PurpleStride walks and runs nationwide. This year’s NYC PanCAN PurpleStride Run is virtual and is free to participants. Run day is Saturday, April 24, 2021. Event day details can be found here. To register, […]
Join the Lung Cancer Research Foundation’s Free to Breathe yoga event on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at 11:00am via Zoom. Celebrate health and the power of breath while raising funds for those with lung cancer. Please wear or decorate your space with the appropriate color – white if you know someone with lung cancer; sky […]
World Trade Center-related liver diseases are plaguing the September 11th community. On Saturday, April 24, 2021, help the American Liver Foundation fight liver disease by joining Cuisine for a Cause. This fun and interactive culinary cook-a-long will allow you to follow step-by-step instructions from chefs, as you make your choice of salmon in a creamy […]
The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum’s 5-K Run/Walk & Community Day will be held on Sunday, April 25, 2021. Details are available here.
The Johnny Mac Foundation will hold a Family Fun Virtual Bingo Night on Sunday, April 25, 2021 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. A donation of $25.00 (plus a $2.25 processing fee) provides two cards and four games. Prizes will be given for each game and a grand prize will be awarded to the winner of the […]
The law firm of Barasch & McGarry will host a free webinar entitled Esophageal Cancer & Barrett’s Esophagus in the 9/11 Community on Monday, April 26, 2021 at 5:00pm EST. The webinar will discuss the World Trade Center Health Program and Victim Compensation Fund as well as esophageal cancer GERD and Barrett’s esophagus and its […]
Henry “Harry” Gillen, who was retired from FDNY Ladder 131, died on April 25, 2021. Harry joined the FDNY’s Ladder 131 on October 19, 1957 at the age of 24. In 1997, after serving the FDNY for 40 years, Harry retired. He was the most senior firefighter in the FDNY. After his retirement, he responded […]
The Monmouth County Historical Association will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks with a new exhibit in Middletown, NJ, a town particularly devastated by the attacks. The exhibit will be held at the historic Taylor-Butler House in Middletown, from Saturday, September 11, 2021 through October 2021. If you would like […]
Henry “Harry” Gillen, who was retired from FDNY Ladder 131, died on April 25, 2021. Harry joined the FDNY’s Ladder 131 on October 19, 1957 at the age of 24. In 1997, after serving the FDNY for 40 years, Harry retired. He was the most senior firefighter in the FDNY. After his retirement, he responded […]
Gordon Felt lost his brother Edward Felt, aboard United Flight 93 during the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. He will join the Friends of Flight 93 Virtual Speaker Series at 7:00pm Eastern time on Thursday, April 29, 2021 to discuss his brother’s legacy. Register for the event here.
Henry “Harry” Gillen, who was retired from FDNY Ladder 131, died on April 25, 2021. Harry joined the FDNY’s Ladder 131 on October 19, 1957 at the age of 24. In 1997, after serving the FDNY for 40 years, Harry retired. He was the most senior firefighter in the FDNY. After his retirement, he responded […]
Henry “Harry” Gillen, who was retired from FDNY Ladder 131, died on April 25, 2021. Harry joined the FDNY’s Ladder 131 on October 19, 1957 at the age of 24. In 1997, after serving the FDNY for 40 years, Harry retired. He was the most senior firefighter in the FDNY. After his retirement, he responded […]
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