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 […]
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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.
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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 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 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 […] 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?” […]
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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 […] |
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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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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 […]
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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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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.
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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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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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The Get Up for Glioblastoma Virtual Half-Marathon will be held from Saturday, May 1, 2021 until Monday, May 31, 2021. You can run or walk the distance anywhere at your own convenience. Details can be found here. To register, please click here. Glioblastoma, one of the most virulent brain cancers, is running rampant in the […] |
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NYPD Officer Anastasios Tsakos, 42, was killed on the job by a drunk driver earlier this week. He leaves a wife and two children aged 3 and 6. He was an NYPD officer for 14 years. His wake will be held on Monday, May 3, 2021 from 2:00pm until 9:00pm at Saint Paraskevi Greek Orthodox […]
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NYPD Officer Anastasios Tsakos, 42, was killed on the job by a drunk driver earlier this week. He leaves a wife and two children aged 3 and 6. He was an NYPD officer for 14 years. His funeral will take place at 10:00am on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Saint Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Shrine Church […]
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A Blue Mass will take place at 10:30am on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Paterson, NJ. The Mass will remember those NJ law enforcement officers who have died from September 11th illnesses, COVID-19, and other causes. A luncheon will follow the Mass at the Brownstone. The cost […] |
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NYPD Officer Anastasios Tsakos, 42, was killed on the job by a drunk driver earlier this week. He leaves a wife and two children aged 3 and 6. He was an NYPD officer for 14 years. His funeral will take place at 10:00am on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Saint Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Shrine Church […]
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A Blue Mass will take place at 10:30am on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Paterson, NJ. The Mass will remember those NJ law enforcement officers who have died from September 11th illnesses, COVID-19, and other causes. A luncheon will follow the Mass at the Brownstone. The cost […]
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Retired FDNY Captain John J. Galvin of the Bureau of Operations died of World Trade Center-related illness on April 29, 2021. Captain Galvin served the FDNY for 32 years. His son, Captain Rob Galvin, followed in his father’s footsteps, serving in Division 8’s Bureau of Operations and his brother, Thomas Galvin, is a retired FDNY […] |
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The ninth annual Todd Ouida Children’s Foundation Conference will be held virtually on Thursday, May 6, 2021, from 9:00am until 2:00pm via Zoom. The theme for this year is Resilience and the Human Spirit: Our Legacy to Infants, Children, and Families To register for the free conference, please click here. This year’s conference is free, but donations to […]
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Retired FDNY Lt. William J. Baaden, who was retired from FDNY Engine 97, the Astor Hilton, has died at the age of 84. Active and retired members of the FDNY and New York State Police are encouraged to attend his graveside service at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Hawthorne, NY at 11:00am on Thursday, May […] |
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The ninth annual Todd Ouida Children’s Foundation Conference will be held virtually on Thursday, May 6, 2021, from 9:00am until 2:00pm via Zoom. The theme for this year is Resilience and the Human Spirit: Our Legacy to Infants, Children, and Families To register for the free conference, please click here. This year’s conference is free, but donations to […]
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Retired FDNY Lt. William J. Baaden, who was retired from FDNY Engine 97, the Astor Hilton, has died at the age of 84. Active and retired members of the FDNY and New York State Police are encouraged to attend his graveside service at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Hawthorne, NY at 11:00am on Thursday, May […]
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A webinar entitled Guantanamo: Prospects for Closure will be held on Thursday, May 6, 2021 12:00pm ET. The event is cosponsored by the National Institute of Military Justice and the Center on National Security. Featured speakers will be journalist Carol Rosenberg, and Ben Farley, a trial attorney with the U.S. Department of Defense, Military Commissions Defense […] |
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Please join John Jay College’s Center on Terrorism for their final seminar of the spring 2021 semester. The speaker will be Charles B. Strozier, the founding director of the Center on Terrorism. He will speak on Plagues and Peoples, Disease and Violence. The seminar will be held on Zoom on Friday, May 7, 2021 at […] |
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Retired FDNY Firefighter Sean D. Kenny, 67, died of World Trade Center-related illness on May 5, 2021. His wake will be held at the Casey McCallum Rice South Shore Funeral Home in Staten Island on Saturday, May 8, 2021 from 2:00pm until 4:00pm and again from 7:00pm until 9:00pm. The funeral Mass will be said […] |
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The Police Unity Tour is back! The 2021 Police Unity Tour will be held from Sunday, May 9, 2021 until Wednesday, May 12, 2021. Riders will ride from East Hanover, NJ to Washington, DC. The primary purpose of the Police Unity Tour is to raise awareness of Law Enforcement Officers who have died in the […] |
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Retired FDNY Firefighter Sean D. Kenny, 67, died of World Trade Center-related illness on May 5, 2021. The funeral Mass will be said on Monday, May 10, 2021 at 12:15pm at St. Clare’s Church in Staten Island. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Sean's memory may be made to the FDNY Fire Family Transport Foundation. […] |
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NYPD Transit Officer Chanda D. Barnes died on April 25, 2021 of World Trade Center-related illness at the age of 55. Her visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 from 4:00pm until 6:00pm at the First Baptist Church of Brownsville. Her funeral will take place at 10:30am on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at the […]
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NYPD Transit Officer Chanda D. Barnes died on April 25, 2021 of World Trade Center-related illness at the age of 55. Her visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 from 4:00pm until 6:00pm at the First Baptist Church of Brownsville. Her funeral will take place at 10:30am on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at the […] |
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NYPD Transit Officer Chanda D. Barnes died on April 25, 2021 of World Trade Center-related illness at the age of 55. Her visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 from 4:00pm until 6:00pm at the First Baptist Church of Brownsville. Her funeral will take place at 10:30am on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at the […]
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On Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 6:00pm, Trinity Wall Street will host a webinar with trauma expert Bessel Van Der Kolk. Details and registration can be found here.
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This year’s Police Week Virtual Candlelight Vigil will take place at 8:00pm on Thursday, May 13, 2021. You can attend virtually here. In-person events honoring the fallen will be held during National Police Weekend, Wednesday, October 13, 2021 until Sunday, October 17, 2021. The Candlelight Vigil honors fallen officers whose names were engraved on the […] |
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Honor someone who behaved selflessly and heroically by nominating them for the Friends of Flight 93 National Award. Kazusada Sumiyama, whose son, Yoichi Sugiyama, 34, of Fuji Bank, was killed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks, is publishing a Japanese translation of the 9/11 Commission Report. There is a summary of the report available in Japanese, but Mr. Sumiyama, 83, feels a full translation is necessary and, although English is a struggle for him, […] The second annual Quack out Cholangio Run/Walk to Crush Cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer) will be held on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at the Midnight Oil Brewery in Newark, Delaware. Runners and walkers can also participate virtually. Cholangiocarcinoma, aka bile duct cancer, is one of the cancers with proven links to the World Trade Center toxins. […]
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Big Climb virtual stair climb will be held on Saturday, May 15, 2021 No matter where you live, no matter what your connection to cancer may be, now you can step up to take cancer down by being a part of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Big Climb, a nationwide […]
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On Saturday, May 15, 2021, at 10:00am, at Brooklyn's Sacred Heart & St. Stephen Church, Friends of Firefighters will host a Memorial Mass to honor the memory of their volunteers Anthony Catapano, William Hodgens, and Kenneth Pogan. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend. Class As are optional. For more information, please […] |
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Big Climb virtual stair climb will be held on Saturday, May 15, 2021 No matter where you live, no matter what your connection to cancer may be, now you can step up to take cancer down by being a part of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Big Climb, a nationwide […]
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On Saturday, May 15, 2021, at 10:00am, at Brooklyn's Sacred Heart & St. Stephen Church, Friends of Firefighters will host a Memorial Mass to honor the memory of their volunteers Anthony Catapano, William Hodgens, and Kenneth Pogan. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend. Class As are optional. For more information, please […]
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The FDNY Bravest football team will play the Tri-State Shields on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 1:00pm at Flowers Park in New Rochelle. Tickets cost $10.00.A portion of the ticket price will go to the family of Spring Valley volunteer FF Jared Lloyd, who was killed responding to a fire earlier this year. Parking is […] |
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NYPD Officer Ryan J. McKenna was killed off-duty in a car crash on May 10, 2021. He was 30. His wake will be held at Moloney's Funeral Home in Holbrook, NY on Sunday, May 16, 2021 from 2:00pm until 4:00pm and from 7:00pm until 9:00pm. His funeral Mass will take place on Monday, May 17, […]
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NYPD Officer Ryan J. McKenna was killed off-duty in a car crash on May 10, 2021. He was 30. His funeral Mass will take place on Monday, May 17, 2021 at 10:00am at Holbrook’s Good Shepherd RC Church. Cremation to follow at Nassau Suffolk Crematory. Messages can be left for the McKenna family here. Good […] |
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NYPD Officer Ryan J. McKenna was killed off-duty in a car crash on May 10, 2021. He was 30. His funeral Mass will take place on Monday, May 17, 2021 at 10:00am at Holbrook’s Good Shepherd RC Church. Cremation to follow at Nassau Suffolk Crematory. Messages can be left for the McKenna family here. Good […] |
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There will be a blood drive on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 from 12:00pm until 6:00pm at the ground floor Community Room in Battery Park City to address the critically-low blood supply in New York City. Appointments are required – make an appointment here. Downtown Community Room 6 River Terrace (between North End Avenue and River […] |
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Retired FDNY Firefighter Thomas Dunne will hold a Zoom talk about his book, Notes from the Fireground, on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 2:00pm ET. To register, please click here. |
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The Morris Catholic Crusaders will play Morris Tech in honor of Marty Boryczewski at the Friends of Marty First Pitch Event at 10:15am on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Morris Catholic High School in Denville, NJ. Martin Boryczewski was a talented baseball player who played in the minor leagues. He gave it up to join […]
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There will be a fundraiser for Rick’s Place on Saturday, May 22, 2021 from 11:00am until 3:00pm at Outside the Box in Ludlow with a hot dog cart, raffles and prizes, and crooked stick pops for sale. Funds raised support Rick’s Place, which offers free grief groups for children aged 5 to 18 and their […] |
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The Morris Catholic Crusaders will play Morris Tech in honor of Marty Boryczewski at the Friends of Marty First Pitch Event at 10:15am on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Morris Catholic High School in Denville, NJ. Martin Boryczewski was a talented baseball player who played in the minor leagues. He gave it up to join […]
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There will be a fundraiser for Rick’s Place on Saturday, May 22, 2021 from 11:00am until 3:00pm at Outside the Box in Ludlow with a hot dog cart, raffles and prizes, and crooked stick pops for sale. Funds raised support Rick’s Place, which offers free grief groups for children aged 5 to 18 and their […]
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Please save Saturday, May 22, 2021 for the Laughter Saves Lives Gala. The festivities begin at 6:00pm. Laughter Saves Lives was started by John Larocchia, a retired FDNY firefighter and comedian. They do comedy shows as fundraisers for worthy causes, especially causes that benefit first responders. More details can be found at www.laughtersaveslives.org or www.facebook.com/laughtersaveslivesfoundation. |
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Retired FDNY Firefighter Thomas G. Oelkers of Ladder 44, died of World Trade Center-related illness on May 16, 2021. FF Oelkers was a firefighter for 19 years after serving 4 years with the NYPD. His father is retired FF Thomas M. Oelkers of E-238. His wake will be held on Sunday, May 23, 2021 from […] |
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Retired FDNY Firefighter Thomas G. Oelkers of Ladder 44, died of World Trade Center-related illness on May 16, 2021. FF Oelkers was a firefighter for 19 years after serving 4 years with the NYPD. His father is retired FF Thomas M. Oelkers of E-238. His wake will be held on Monday, May 24, 2021 from […]
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Retired FDNY Firefighter Thomas G. Oelkers of Ladder 44, died of World Trade Center-related illness on May 16, 2021. FF Oelkers was a firefighter for 19 years after serving 4 years with the NYPD. His father is retired FF Thomas M. Oelkers of E-238. His funeral Mass will be said at Our Lady of Victory […] |
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Retired FDNY Firefighter Thomas G. Oelkers of Ladder 44, died of World Trade Center-related illness on May 16, 2021. FF Oelkers was a firefighter for 19 years after serving 4 years with the NYPD. His father is retired FF Thomas M. Oelkers of E-238. His funeral Mass will be said at Our Lady of Victory […] |
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For the second straight year, New York City’s Fleet Week will be held virtually due to COVID-19 concerns. Virtual Fleet Week New York will be held on social media from Wednesday, May 26, 2021 until Monday, May 31, 2021. This year's schedule of events is still under development, but will occur on Fleet Week New […] |
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Retired FDNY Lt. Thomas Nixon died on May 22, 2021 at the age of 80. In addition to his FDNY career, he was a union plumber. He served the FDNY for 23 years, beginning his career at Engine 15, retiring out of Ladder 85. He was already retired in 2001, but still responded to the […] |
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Retired FDNY Lt. Thomas Nixon died on May 22, 2021 at the age of 80. In addition to his FDNY career, he was a union plumber. He served the FDNY for 23 years, beginning his career at Engine 15, retiring out of Ladder 85. He was already retired in 2001, but still responded to the […] |
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Firefighter William N. Tolley Memorial Park in Bethpage, NY has been completed. It features a playset shaped like a fire truck. The dedication ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at 12:00pm. FF Tolley of FDNY Ladder 135, was killed in the line of duty on April 20, 2017. Firefighter William N. Tolley […] |
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The City of Waukesha Fire Department is holding Soles for Souls, a shoe drive for local veterans from June 1, 2021 until August 31, 2021. They hope to collect at least 351 pairs of shoes – in honor of the 8 EMTs and 343 FDNY who were killed in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. […] Our friends at the Garden of Reflection 9/11 Memorial in Bucks County PA could win a $1,000 donation that would help them preserve the memorial in perpetuity. The winner of the $1,000 will be chosen by votes. If the Garden of Reflection 9/11 Memorial is important to you, please vote for them every day in […] |
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Hold the Door for Others is holding a virtual Run for Others 5-K. Run between Wednesday, June 2, 2021 and Wednesday, June 9, 2021 to honor someone you know who is dealing with loss or adversity, to help Hold the Door for Others, and to honor Ronald Fazio, who saved many of his colleagues at AON […] |
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The FDNY Honor Legion is raising money for an event planned for the end of August in conjunction with the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation. This raffle will sell 558 tickets -- 1 ticket for every FDNY member lost both on September 11, 2001 and in the nearly 20 years since due to 9/11 […]
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NYPD Detective Stanley Dash, 57, who served New York City for more than 30 years, has died of COVID-19. Detective Dash spent the past 8½ years on the 6th Precinct’s detective squad in the Village. Before that, he was a member of the 17th Precinct Anti-Crime Unit in East Midtown. Detective Dash was also a […] |
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NYPD Detective Stanley Dash, 57, who served New York City for more than 30 years, has died of COVID-19. Detective Dash spent the past 8½ years on the 6th Precinct’s detective squad in the Village. Before that, he was a member of the 17th Precinct Anti-Crime Unit in East Midtown. Detective Dash was also a […]
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NYPD Detective Stanley Dash, 57, who served New York City for more than 30 years, has died of COVID-19. Detective Dash spent the past 8½ years on the 6th Precinct’s detective squad in the Village. Before that, he was a member of the 17th Precinct Anti-Crime Unit in East Midtown. Detective Dash was also a […] |
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The NYPD will play the FDNY in the 48th annual Fun City Bowl on Sunday, June 6, 2021. The tailgate party starts at 9:00am, with a pregame 9/11 tribute at 2:00pm and the game at 2:30pm. Daryl Worley will perform “Have You Forgotten?” at the halftime show. Tickets are available from team members or by […]
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Sunday, June 6, 2021 is National Cancer Survivors’ Day. The FDNY WTC Oncology team will hold a Sunset Mass hosted by St. Ignatius at the Grand Boulevard entrance at Long Beach, NY. Please arrive by 6:00pm. Mass starts at 6:30. Bring a chair or blanket. Grand Boulevard entrance Long Beach, NY
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The Michael E. Teel Memorial Golf Outing benefiting the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network will be held on Monday, June 7, 2021 at Preakness Valley Golf Course in Wayne, NJ. Registration and lunch will begin at 11:30am with a shotgun start at 1:00pm. Contests will include hole-in-one, longest drive, and closest to the pin. Included in […] |