Aetna Medicare Advantage City of New York Conference Call

Aetna will be hosting two teleconference calls for both current City of New York Aetna Medicare Advantage members and also for members interested in transferring to Aetna on Thursday, September 30, 2021. The sessions will be held at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. You can join one or both. To join, dial the call-in number…

9/11 Remember – Reflect – Educate

Germonds Park 185 Germonds Road, West Nyack

A two-day event aimed at honoring the heroes lost during and after 9/11, and promoting education, reflection, and remembrance around 9/11 that will include the 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Museum,…

FDNY Memorial Day 2021

Firemen’s Monument W100th Street, Riverside Drive, New York

The FDNY will hold their annual FDNY Memorial Day Service to honor deceased members of the Department on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at 11:00 AM at the Firemen’s Monument.

FDNY CSU Special Needs Group Zoom Meeting

Zoom

The FDNY Special Needs Group is made up of active and retired Fire, EMS and Civilian FDNY members who have a family member with special needs. The Special Needs Group…

Fundraiser to Benefit Firefighter Rob Olsen

Mulcahy’s Pub 3232 Railroad Ave, Wantagh

Active Firefighter Rob Olsen, a 23-year veteran of Engine 229 & Ladder 146 that was active in the efforts at Ground Zero, was diagnosed with advanced ALS. After initially being…

$75

Columbus Circle Annual Wreath Laying

Columbus Circle NY

The Columbia Association, in conjunction with the Columbus Citizens Foundation and the National Council of Columbia Associations in Civil Service, will be involved with this year's wreath laying ceremony at…

Columbus Day Parade

5th Avenue New York

For pre and post parade meeting details, line up information, and contact information, refer to Info Fax #76 of 2021.

Annual City Harvest Canned Food Drive

A reminder to members that the Fire Department is once again participating in City Harvest’s Annual Daily News Food Drive.  Last year, New Yorkers donated over 700,000 pounds of food to help feed neighbors in need. All firehouses and most EMS Stations have been designated as collection points for the public who wish to donate…

UFA Pre-Retirement Zoom Seminar

Zoom

Speakers include Marty Tighe, UFA Retiree Liaison, Ken Larkin, Social Security Attorney, and Peter Thomann, CPA & author of FDNY Road to Retirement. The seminar will go over topics such as changes in SBF Benefits in retirement, Social Security Options and Pension Options. To RSVP and receive the Zoom link, email Marty Tighe.

Wellness Wednesday at Friends of Firefighters

Friends of Firefighters 199 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn

Friends of Firefighters is excited to announce their new Wellness Wednesday initiative, an opportunity to not only enhance the well-being of the firefighter community, but also bring people together to build connection. On the Arm Breakfast will be held every Wednesday from 9:00 -11:00 AM, bringing with it new wellness services and drop-in peer support…

Annual Firehouse Chili Cook-Off to Benefit Friends of Firefighters

Pig Beach 35-37 36th Street, Astoria

Join Friends of Firefighters for their annual Firehouse Chili Cook-Off fundraiser at Brooklyn's Pig Beach. Taste all kinds of different chilis made by FDNY firefighters from around the 5 boroughs, then vote on your favorite! Tickets are $60 online until 10/21, then it’s $70 at the door. Admission includes automatic entry for the big-ticket raffle…

WTC Funeral BC Arthur Lakiotes, B-32

Resurrection Roman Catholic Church 2331 Gerritsen Avenue, Brooklyn

WTC Retired Battalion Chief Arthur S. Lakiotes Battalion 32

Firehouse Kitchen Talk: “Moving Up the Ladder with A Higher Education Degree”

Friends of Firefighters 199 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn

Presented by Steven Tagliani, FDNY Fire Marshal & Adjunct Professor of Emergency Management at MCNY   Are you interested in converting your college credits and putting it towards a degree? Does the idea of enrolling in an institution of higher learning excite you, but also leave you overwhelmed? Are you having trouble mapping out a…

Captain Frank Leto Retirement Celebration

Russo's on the Bay 162-45 Cross Bay Blvd, Queens

Members are invited to an evening of celebration as Captain Frank Leto, Deputy Director of the FDNY Counseling Service Unit is honored for his 38 years of service to the FDNY and the First Responder community. Cost is $75 per person. RSVP by October 25, 2021. For RSVP details, refer to Info Fax #72 of…

$75

FDNY Marine Corps Celebration

Fort Hamilton Army Base Hamilton Army Base, Officers Club, Bay Ridge

The FDNY Marine Corps Association invites all off-duty members of the FDNY and their families and friends to join them in celebration of the 246th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps. Cost includes a buffet lunch and refreshments. Casual business attire, dress uniform, or Marine uniforms may be worn. A Military ID, FDNY ID or…

$45

General Membership Meeting

Russo's on the Bay 162-45 Cross Bay Blvd, Queens

Doors Open: 9:00 AM Meeting Starts: 10:00 AM *Please be advised that November’s Union Meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 10,  NOT on November 11 as noted on the UFA Calendar, due to the Veteran’s Day Holiday. *Special Order of Business: Proposed Amendments to the UFA Constitution have been submitted and will be discussed…

2021 NYC Veterans Day Parade

Broadway, between 24th and 25th Street, in Manhattan

The FDNY VFW Post 12033 invites all active and retired members of the Department who are Military Veterans, and any Department member wishing to support our troops, to march in the 2021 NYC Veterans Day Parade. They will be carrying 55 flags to honor the 55 FDNY Military Veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice on…