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.
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 […]
Join the Richard M. Keane Foundation in a 48-year-old Wethersfield tradition by displaying luminaria, special votive candles in sand-lined bags, along your property this Christmas Eve. Luminaria are most beautiful when entire neighborhoods display them. It is recommended that you display bags at the end of your yard 6-10 feet apart along the road. Become […]
Grief can be especially hard to cope with over the holidays. We compiled some tips here, here, here, and here to help you cope.
Lights 4 Life, Joseph DiMartino’s fabulous display of Christmas decorations, will again raise money for Staten Island University Hospital’s Pediatric Cancer Unit in honor of his wife, Debra Ann DiMartino, who was killed in the September 11th terrorist attacks. This year #Lights4Life begins at 5:00pm on Thanksgiving Thursday, November 22, 2022 and can be seen nightly until after […]
Retired Plattsburgh Fire Department FF Scott LaFlesh died of illness attributed to his time at the World Trade Center recovery effort. He was 49. By his request, there will be no viewing. A funeral service will be held on Monday, November 28, 2022 at 11:00am at the Plattsburgh Methodist Church on Beekman Street. Plattsburgh Methodist […]
Retired FDNY FF John F. McDonnell died on November 27, 2022. FF McDonnell worked for the FDNY for 30 years, ending his career with Ladder Company 116. He was an active member during the terrorist attacks of 9/11. FF McDonnell retired in 2014. FF McDonnell’s wake will be held at the Beecher Funeral Home in […]
Retired FDNY FF John F. McDonnell died on November 27, 2022. FF McDonnell worked for the FDNY for 30 years, ending his career with Ladder Company 116. He was an active member during the terrorist attacks of 9/11. FF McDonnell retired in 2014. His funeral service will take place at 11:00am on Wednesday, November 30, […]
Retired FDNY FF John F. McDonnell died on November 27, 2022. FF McDonnell worked for the FDNY for 30 years, ending his career with Ladder Company 116. He was an active member during the terrorist attacks of 9/11. FF McDonnell retired in 2014. His funeral service will take place at 11:00am on Wednesday, November 30, […]
The FDNY Emerald Society Toy Drive Kick-off will be held at Rory Dolan’s in Yonkers on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 7:00pm. Admission costs $50.00 plus one new unwrapped toy. A three-hour open bar and food are included in the price. Toys will be distributed to children through local hospitals and parishes at Christmas. For […]