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 […]
Please donate new and unwrapped toys to the 67th Precinct’s Toy Drive until Sunday, December 11, 2022. Gifts are needed for children aged 8 months to 16 years old. NYPD 67th Precinct 2820 Snyder Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11226
Nominations for the World Trade Center Health Program's Scientific/Technology Advisory Committee (STAC) will be accepted until December 30, 2022. The STAC Committee consists of 17 experts on various aspects of World Trade Center health. Currently, the WTC Health Program is seeking nominations for members in the following categories Occupational physician; Environmental medicine or environmental health […]
Retired FDNY Firefighter Peter A. Chiodo, of E-226, died on November 26, 2022 of World Trade Center-related illness. FF Chiodo served the FDNY for 25 years. He was 65. His wake will be held on Thursday, December 1, 2022 from 2:00pm until 4:00pm and again from 7:00pm until 9:00pm at the Colonial Funeral Home on […]
Retired FDNY Firefighter Peter A. Chiodo, of E-226, died on November 26, 2022 of World Trade Center-related illness. FF Chiodo served the FDNY for 25 years. He was 65. FF Chiodo’s funeral will take place at 11:00am on Friday, December 2, 2022 at Our Lady Queen of Peace Roman Catholic Church on Staten Island. Entombment […]
A screening of Remembering Mychal, one of the documentaries about beloved FDNY Chaplain Father Mychal Judge, will be shown on the weekend of Friday, December 2, 2022 and Saturday, December 3, 2022 at All Saints Church in Syracuse. The film, directed by Brendan Fay, a friend of Father Mychal’s, shows a memorial service with a […]
Retired FDNY Firefighter Peter A. Chiodo, of E-226, died on November 26, 2022 of World Trade Center-related illness. FF Chiodo served the FDNY for 25 years. He was 65. FF Chiodo’s funeral will take place at 11:00am on Friday, December 2, 2022 at Our Lady Queen of Peace Roman Catholic Church on Staten Island. Entombment […]
The 15th annual Kevin J. Hannaford, Sr. Foundation Christmas Tree Fundraiser will take place from 9:00am until 5:00pm on Saturday, December 3, 2022 and Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Country Mile Gardens in Morristown, NJ. For every cut tree that is more than five feet tall sold on those days, $10.00 will be donated to […]
The 15th annual Kevin J. Hannaford, Sr. Foundation Christmas Tree Fundraiser will take place from 9:00am until 5:00pm on Saturday, December 3, 2022 and Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Country Mile Gardens in Morristown, NJ. For every cut tree that is more than five feet tall sold on those days, $10.00 will be donated to […]
The 15th annual Kevin J. Hannaford, Sr. Foundation Christmas Tree Fundraiser will take place from 9:00am until 5:00pm on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Country Mile Gardens in Morristown, NJ. For every cut tree that is more than five feet tall sold on those days, $10.00 will be donated to the Kevin J. Hannaford, Sr. Foundation. […]
The 15th annual Kevin J. Hannaford, Sr. Foundation Christmas Tree Fundraiser will take place from 9:00am until 5:00pm on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Country Mile Gardens in Morristown, NJ. For every cut tree that is more than five feet tall sold on those days, $10.00 will be donated to the Kevin J. Hannaford, Sr. Foundation. […]
Watch an FDNY ladder truck rescue Santa Claus from the roof of the New York City Fire Museum on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at 12:00pm. Once he’s safely inside the Museum, Santa will take gift requests and pose for photos. Refreshments and entertainment will be provided to participants. Attending families can also explore the Museum […]
The hockey teams of the Port Authority Police Department and the New Jersey State Police will play a charity game at the American Dream Ice Rink on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at noon. Admission is free if you bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to Toys for Tots. American Dream Ice Rink 1 American […]
Retired Port Authority Police Detective Matthew T. Besheer died on November 28, 2022 at the age of 71. Detective Besheer spent 37 years in law enforcement at state, local, and federal levels. During his career, Detective Besheer served on the FBI-NYPD Terrorist Task Force that apprehended the 1993 World Trade Center bombers. In 1997, he […]
The Arlington County Police Department will hold their annual Fill the Cruiser toy drive on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 from 5:00pm until 7:00pm during Ballston BID Day. Donations are also accepted at Police Headquarters until Friday, December 9, 2022. Arlington County Police Headquarters 1425 Courthouse Road Arlington, VA
Retired Port Authority Police Detective Matthew T. Besheer died on November 28, 2022 at the age of 71. Detective Besheer spent 37 years in law enforcement at state, local, and federal levels. During his career, Detective Besheer served on the FBI-NYPD Terrorist Task Force that apprehended the 1993 World Trade Center bombers. In 1997, he […]
Retired FDNY Battalion Chief Brian E. O’Flaherty of Battalion 9 died of World Trade Center-related illness on December 3, 2022. BC O’Flaherty began his FDNY career at Ladder 105. He was a Lieutenant at Ladder 102, then moved to Manhattan, where he spent 12 years as the Captain of Rescue 1, and then served as […]
Retired FDNY Battalion Chief Brian E. O’Flaherty of Battalion 9 died of World Trade Center-related illness on December 3, 2022. BC O’Flaherty began his FDNY career at Ladder 105. He was a Lieutenant at Ladder 102, then moved to Manhattan, where he spent 12 years as the Captain of Rescue 1, and then served as […]
Retired FDNY Battalion Chief Brian E. O’Flaherty of Battalion 9 died of World Trade Center-related illness on December 3, 2022. BC O’Flaherty began his FDNY career at Ladder 105. He was a Lieutenant at Ladder 102, then moved to Manhattan, where he spent 12 years as the Captain of Rescue 1, and then served as […]
Old Sunrise Highway between Carman Hills Road and County Line Road in Massapequa will be renamed in honor of Port Authority Police Officer James W. Kennelly, who died of World Trade Center-related cancer on June 17, 2017. Officer Kennelly was also a member of Massapequa Volunteer FD. Please meet at the corner of Carman Hills […]
Old Sunrise Highway between Carman Hills Road and County Line Road in Massapequa will be renamed in honor of Port Authority Police Officer James W. Kennelly, who died of World Trade Center-related cancer on June 17, 2017. Officer Kennelly was also a member of Massapequa Volunteer FD. Please meet at the corner of Carman Hills […]
Retired FDNY FF Michael J. Arriaga, 75, died of World Trade Center-related illness on December 5, 2022. His FDNY career lasted 38 years. He retired out of Engine Company 301. His wake will be held on Sunday, December 11, 2022 from 2:00pm until 4:00pm and again from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at R. Stutzmann & Sons […]
Join Rick's Place in honoring those we have lost at 6:30pm on Sunday, December 11, 2022 in a Zoom candle-lighting ceremony of remembrance. The event is free, but registration is required as space is limited. Register here.
Retired FDNY FF Michael J. Arriaga, 75, died of World Trade Center-related illness on December 5, 2022. His FDNY career lasted 38 years. He retired out of Engine Company 301. His funeral Mass will be said at 9:45am on Monday, December 12, 2022 at American Martyrs Roman Catholic Church in Queens. Burial at Calverton Cemetery […]
Survivors of Blue Suicide will hold a talk, Holidays Can Be Hard, about getting through the holidays on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 6:00pm Central Time (7:00pm Eastern Time). The talk will focus on ways to remember and include your loved one in your holiday, how to enjoy the holidays in a new way, and […]
There will be a blood drive on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, from 12:00pm until 6:00pm at the River Terrace Community Room in Battery Park City. Blood is urgently 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 […]
Answer the Call (aka NY Police & Fire Widows' & Children's Benefit Fund) has been selected as the charity partner for the NY Islanders for the game on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at UBS Arena in Elmont, NY, as the Islanders take on the Dallas Stars. They need volunteers to staff a table in the […]
Retired Port Authority Police Detective Matthew T. Besheer died on November 29, 2022 at the age of 71. Detective Besheer spent 37 years in law enforcement at state, local, and federal levels. During his career, Detective Besheer served on the FBI-NYPD Terrorist Task Force that apprehended the 1993 World Trade Center bombers. In 1997, he […]
Retired Port Authority Police Detective Matthew T. Besheer died on November 29, 2022 at the age of 71. Detective Besheer spent 37 years in law enforcement at state, local, and federal levels. During his career, Detective Besheer served on the FBI-NYPD Terrorist Task Force that apprehended the 1993 World Trade Center bombers. In 1997, he […]
Rick’s Place is hosting a pancake breakfast with Santa from 8:00am until 11:00am on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament in Westfield, Massachusetts. Tickets cost $10.00 per adult and $5.00 per child aged 6 to 12. Children under 6 attend free. Proceeds benefit Rick’s Place, Rachel’s Table, and Kev’s Foundation. […]
The second annual Mistletoe Ball will be held on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 7:00pm at the Shore Club NJ. Tickets cost $150.00 and can be purchased here. The evening’s proceeds will benefit several charities, including Team Shamrock, which honors Don Robertson, Jr. who was killed on 9/11, Common Ground Grief Center, the Alayna Jayne […]
The Cathedral of St. John the Divine will hold a Blue Christmas vigil on Sunday, December 18, 2022 from 6:15pm until 7:00pm, the longest night of the year, for those struggling with grief, isolation, and other difficult emotions during the holidays. Please enter at the main entrance on West 112th Street and Amsterdam Avenue. Cathedral […]
Survivors of Blue Suicide will hold a "Let’s Just Talk" session via Zoom on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 6:00pm Central Time (7:00pm Eastern Time). Survivors will have an opportunity to share, support others, and gain support. Register here or here to receive the Zoom link.
FDNY Firefighter William P. Moon II of Rescue 2 was critically injured during a training exercise and did not survive. He died on December 18, 2022. He was 47, and leaves a wife and two young children. He served the FDNY for 21 years. His wake will be held at the Fredrick J. Chapey & […]
FDNY Firefighter William P. Moon II of Rescue 2 was critically injured during a training exercise and did not survive. He died on December 18, 2022. He was 47, and leaves a wife and two young children. FF Moon served the FDNY for 21 years. FF Moon’s funeral Mass will be said at 11:00am on […]
FDNY Firefighter William P. Moon II of Rescue 2 was critically injured during a training exercise and did not survive. He died on December 18, 2022. He was 47, and leaves a wife and two young children. FF Moon served the FDNY for 21 years. FF Moon’s funeral Mass will be said at 11:00am on […]
Pete Rettler has run every day for almost 28 years. Join him as he hosts the annual run to raise money for the Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial & Education Center. The 5-K run will take place on Saturday, December 31, 2022 from 12:00pm-3:00pm at the Kewaskum Annex, located in downtown Kewaskum behind the Memorial. Everyone entered […]