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.
A Caring Hand, NYC’s only bereavement center for children, was founded to honor Billy Esposito, who was killed in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. To mark the 21st anniversary of the attacks, their Stories of Hope Campaign is raising $21,000 to continue the services they provide for bereaved children. Please help if you can.
Our friends at Answer the Call (aka the New York Police & Fire Widows’ & Children’s Benefit Fund) need volunteers for their annual gala at Cipriani Wall Street on Thursday, October 27, 2022 from 4:00pm until 10:00pm. Volunteers must be 21 years of age or older. Volunteer jobs include set-up, registration, silent auction, breakdown, and […]
The Alicia Titus Memorial Peace Fund is holding an "Imagine Peace" Art Project at the Champaign County Library in Urbana, Ohio. The exhibit is scheduled to celebrate the City of Urbana's becoming an International City of Peace. The Fund has donated art supplies to Urbana middle schoolers who were asked to create an image of […]
Retired FDNY Battalion Chief Stephen J. Geraghty, died of World Trade Center related illness on September 21, 2022. He served New York City for 41 years. He lost his brother, FDNY Battalion Chief Edward Geraghty, in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. His funeral will take place at St. Agnes Roman Catholic Cathedral at 10:45am on Monday, […]
Retired FDNY Firefighter George J. Tripptree, 70, died of World Trade Center-related illness on September 23, 2022. He spent much of his career with Ladder 173. His brother is an active-duty FDNY Battalion Chief. His wake will be held at Towers Funeral Home in Oceanside, NY from 2:00pm until 4:00pm and from 7:00pm until 9:00pm […]
Retired FDNY Firefighter George J. Tripptree, 70, died of World Trade Center-related illness on September 23, 2022. He spent much of his career with Ladder 173. His brother is an active-duty FDNY Battalion Chief. His Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at 10:45am at St. Christopher's Church in Baldwin, […]
Retired FDNY Firefighter George J. Tripptree, 70, died of World Trade Center-related illness on September 23, 2022. He spent much of his career with Ladder 173. His brother is an active-duty FDNY Battalion Chief. His Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at 10:45am at St. Christopher's Church in Baldwin, […]
The BC Jack Fanning Angels for Autism benefit will be held on Friday, October 21, 2022 at the North Hills Country Club in Manhasset. Cocktail hour begins at 7:00pm with dinner and live music by the Rockinghams to follow. Tickets cost $150.00n per person and are available here. FDNY Haz Mat Chief Jack Fanning had […]
On Saturday, October 1, 2022, there will be a family-friendly event in Germonds Park in West Nyack, NY from 11:00am until 8:00pm. The 9/11 Never Forget mobile exhibit will be there, along with live music, family activities, face painting, food trucks, wine and beer, and raffles. A suggested fee of $30.00 per family will support […]
The BC Jack Fanning Angels for Autism benefit will be held on Friday, October 21, 2022 at the North Hills Country Club in Manhasset. Cocktail hour begins at 7:00pm with dinner and live music by the Rockinghams to follow. Tickets cost $150.00n per person and are available here. FDNY Haz Mat Chief Jack Fanning had […]
On Saturday, October 1, 2022, there will be a family-friendly event in Germonds Park in West Nyack, NY from 11:00am until 8:00pm. The 9/11 Never Forget mobile exhibit will be there, along with live music, family activities, face painting, food trucks, wine and beer, and raffles. A suggested fee of $30.00 per family will support […]
FDNY EMS Lt. Alison Russo was brutally murdered on September 30th by a knife-wielding thug while on duty. The 25-year FDNY veteran responded to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 and was beloved by her colleagues. She was 61. Her wake will be held on Monday, October 3, 2022 and again on Tuesday, October […]
FDNY EMS Lt. Alison Russo was brutally murdered on September 30th by a knife-wielding thug while on duty. The 25-year FDNY veteran responded to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 and was beloved by her colleagues. She was 61. Her wake will be held on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 from 2:00pm until 4:00pm and […]
FDNY EMS Lt. Alison Russo was brutally murdered on September 30th by a knife-wielding thug while on duty. The 25-year FDNY veteran responded to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 and was beloved by her colleagues. She was 61. Her funeral will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at the Tilles […]
FDNY EMS Lt. Alison Russo was brutally murdered on September 30th by a knife-wielding thug while on duty. The 25-year FDNY veteran responded to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 and was beloved by her colleagues. She was 61. Her funeral will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at the Tilles […]
The third annual Grace Foundation golf outing in memory of FDNY FF Anthony Iraci will be held at Silver Lake Golf Course on Staten Island on Friday, October 7, 2022. Please note the new date. Lunch at Max's Esca will follow golf. Details about the event can be found here. Ticket prices begin at $250. […]
On Saturday, October 8, 2022, the annual FF Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Bravest BBQ will be held at the Hillside Swim Club in Staten Island. The picnic be held rain or shine and will begin at 12:00pm. Tickets cost $30.00 for adults in advance ($40.00 at the door) and include food, drink, music, rides, […]
The annual Honor Elizabeth Wainio Memorial Fundraiser will be held at Baltimore’s Ropewalk Tavern from 2:00pm until 6:00pm on Saturday, October 8, 2022 – what would have been Lizz’s 49th birthday. Tickets cost $50.00 and include an open bar, hors d’oeuvres, a wine pull, and a silent auction. To purchase tickets, please click here. Tickets […]
The biggest Sunday event of the year is back! Joey Doyle is bringing people back together! After two long years, Joey Doyle's 18th annual Football Sunday will be held on the Sunday of Columbus Day weekend, October 9, 2022 from 12:30pm until 8:00pm at DaddyO's BBQ & Sports Bar on Staten Island. Stop in, have […]
The FDNY Fire Museum will display a new photography exhibit called Firehouse: The Photography of Jill Freedman from October 12, 2022 until April 2, 2023. The exhibit consists of photographs taken in the 1970s from a year-long project depicting FDNY firefighters from the Bronx and Harlem – some of the busiest firehouses in the city […]
There will be a blood drive on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, from 12:00pm until 6:00pm at the River Terrace Community Room in Battery Park City. Blood is desperately needed in New York City. Appointments are required – please make an appointment by clicking here. 6 River Terrace (between North End Ave. and River Terrace) Ground […]
Two free charity baseball games will be played by the Ukrainian National Baseball Team at Maimonides Park on Coney Island – they will play the NYPD Finest Baseball Team on Friday, October 14, 2022 at 7:00pm and the FDNY Bravest Baseball Team on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at 2:00pm. Gates open for pre-game activities - […]
Two free charity baseball games will be played by the Ukrainian National Baseball Team at Maimonides Park on Coney Island – they will play the NYPD Finest Baseball Team on Friday, October 14, 2022 at 7:00pm and the FDNY Bravest Baseball Team on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at 2:00pm. Gates open for pre-game activities - […]
The 20th annual Danielle Kousoulis Cup Golf Outing will be held on Monday, October 17, 2022 at 11:00am at the Scotland Run Golf Club in Williamstown, NJ. The event honors Danielle Kousoulis, who was killed at the age of 29 while working for Cantor Fitzgerald during the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Registration will […]
The 20th annual Danielle Kousoulis Cup Golf Outing will be held on Monday, October 17, 2022 at 11:00am at the Scotland Run Golf Club in Williamstown, NJ. The event honors Danielle Kousoulis, who was killed at the age of 29 while working for Cantor Fitzgerald during the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Registration will […]
Funny NYC cops and firefighters will help the cops and firefighters of Naples Florida who were affected by Hurricane Ian at the Guns & Hoses Comedy Benefit on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 7:30pm at the Broadway Comedy Club in Manhattan. NYPD comics Frank Failla and Mark Demayo will join the FDNY’s Billy Bingo and […]
Join the New York Free to Breathe Walk and help the Lung Cancer Research Foundation fight lung cancer on Saturday, October 22, 2022. The walk begins at 10:30am at Brooklyn Korean War Veterans’ Plaza. Register here. Brooklyn Korean War Veterans’ Plaza Cadman Plaza E. Tillary Street Brooklyn, NY 11201 Lung Cancer Research Foundation 501 7th […]
Join the New York Free to Breathe Walk and help the Lung Cancer Research Foundation fight lung cancer on Saturday, October 22, 2022. The walk begins at 10:30am at Brooklyn Korean War Veterans’ Plaza. Register here. Brooklyn Korean War Veterans’ Plaza Cadman Plaza E. Tillary Street Brooklyn, NY 11201 Lung Cancer Research Foundation 501 7th […]
The annual AJJ Memorial Golf Outing will be held at Rock Hill Golf and Country Club in Manorville, NY on Monday, October 24, 2022 to honor the memory of Arthur J. Jones III, who was killed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Registration and breakfast begin at 9:00am with a chance to use the driving range. The shotgun […]
The annual AJJ Memorial Golf Outing will be held at Rock Hill Golf and Country Club in Manorville, NY on Monday, October 24, 2022 to honor the memory of Arthur J. Jones III, who was killed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Registration and breakfast begin at 9:00am with a chance to use the driving range. The shotgun […]
Laughter Saves Lives is holding a comedy benefit at the Governors’ Comedy Club in Levittown, NY on Wednesday, October 26, 2022. Doors open at 6:30pm and the show begins at 7:30pm. Featured comics will include John Butera, Les Degen, Meghan Hanley, John Larocchia, and John Ziegler. Tickets cost $20.00 in advance or $25.00 at the […]
The NY Police and Fire Widows' & Children's Benefit Fund, also known as Answer the Call, will host their 37th annual Gala on Thursday, October 27, 2022, at Cipriani Wall Street. Cocktail hour begins at 6:00pm with dinner, silent auction, and dancing to follow. Answer the Call supports the families of NYC's first responders killed […]
Retired FDNY Firefighter William Francis Thompson, also known as BT or Willie T, died of World Trade Center-related illness on October 21, 2022. He was 51. He joined the FDNY on May 9, 1999 and retired out of E-37/L-40 on November 30, 2010. BT responded to the World Trade Center during the September 11, 2001 […]