RALLY ‘ROUND ROBO

John Robilotti of Engine 243 has been part of the 18th Avenue family, protecting the Bath Beach/Bensonhurst community, for the past 14 years. Unfortunately, John was diagnosed with stage 3 testicular cancer in August. He is currently fighting his illness through chemotherapy and surgery. The members of John's firehouse are hosting a fundraiser to show…

HOLY NAME SOCIETY FATHER JULIAN DEEKEN MEMORIAL MASS

The FDNY Holy Name Society requests the honor of your presence at the Annual Father Julian Deeken Memorial Mass for Deceased Members on Sunday, November 11, 2018, at 9:30 am, at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 135 West 31st Street, Manhattan (between 6th and 7th Avenue, across the street from Engine 1 / Ladder 24).…

PLAQUE DEDICATION

On Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Lieutenant Edward J. McDonagh, E-37, who died on November 12, 2017. The dedication will take place in the quarters of E-37/L-40, 415 W.125 Street, New York, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend.…

FRIENDS OF FIREFIGHTERS 11TH ANNUAL FALL GALA

The 11th Annual Fall Gala will be held on Thursday, November 15, 2018, at 7:00 pm, at Pioneer Works, 159 Pioneer St, Brooklyn, NY 11231. Please join Friends of Firefighters in honoring those who have made significant contributions to their cause this year, including the UFA, Warren Fuchs, FDNY Engine 202/Ladder 101, Jimmy Hayhurst, George…

HOLY NAME SOCIETY MEMORIAL MASS

The Brooklyn and Queens FDNY Holy Name Society Memorial Mass will be held Thursday, November 15, 2018, at 10:30 AM. The Memorial Mass will be held at Resurrection Church, 2331 Gerritsen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11229. Come to remember and pray for the deceased members of the Holy Name Society and all our brothers and sisters…

NYFF’S 6TH ANNUAL CHARITY PENSION SEMINAR

NYFF's 6th Annual Charity Pension Seminar will be held Thursday, November 15, 2018, from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, at Sea Cliff Yacht Club, 1 The Boulevard, Sea Cliff, NY. Leading experts are made available to members to help get you the right information to make the best decisions possible in regard to retirement planning.…

FDNY CSU – SPECIAL NEEDS SUPPORT GROUP

On Monday, November 19, join the FDNY CSU Special Needs Support Group to hear an important presentation about setting up your assets to best benefit your special needs child and your family. The Special Needs Support Group will be joined by: Matthew B. Levens, Director of Wealth Management at RMR Wealth Builders, Inc.; John McGuiness,…

PLAQUE DEDICATION

On Tuesday, November 20, 2018, at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Lieutenant Raymond W. Alexander, E-70, who died on November 21, 2016. The dedication will take place in the quarters of E-70/L-53, 169 Schofield Street, Bronx, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend. Members…

TURKEY TROT

The 40th Annual Turkey Trot Run hosted by E-233/L-176 will be held on Tuesday, November 20, 2018, at 1130 hours in Broad Channel, NY. Assembly point is next to the American Legion, 209 Cross Bay Blvd. Pre-registration is $20, race day registration is $25. Make checks payable to: Ladder 176 Engine 233 Turkey Trot, 25…

FDNY FOUNDATION NIGHT

Join the FDNY Foundation with friends and family at Madison Square Garden to see the New York Rangers take on the New York Islanders on Wednesday, November 21, at 7:00 pm. Discounted tickets are available to all FDNY members if you purchase tickets online via the link https://fevo.me/2P2aeOQ. A percentage of ticket sales purchased through…

20 YEAR REUNION

A 20 year reunion for members in the November 22, 1998 probationary firefighter class will be held on November 8, 2018. For information call Robert Ostrofsky, 516-457-2923 or Kevin Fitzpatrick, 516-242-2409.

MEMORIAL MASS

On Friday, November 23, 2018, at 1100 hours, a memorial mass will be held honoring the memory of Lieutenant Robert J. Ryan Jr., E-155, who made the supreme sacrifice on November 23, 2008. The mass will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Church located at 981 Castleton Avenue, Staten Island, NY. All off-duty members and their…

MAYOR’S GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The Mayor's Graduate Scholarship Program (MGSP) provides City government employees the opportunity to continue their education in graduate study. The program, administered by the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS),…

FDNY NIGHT AT BARCLAYS CENTER

Come out for FDNY Appreciation Night on Friday, November 30, at 7:30 pm, as the Brooklyn Nets host the Memphis Grizzlies at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. To secure your seats,…

HOLY NAME SOCIETY H.S. SCHOLARSHIP EXAM

The Holy Name Society, Manhattan, Bronx, and Staten Island, will hold their High School Scholarship Exam at 8:30 am on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at All Hallows High School, 111 East 164 Street, Bronx, NY. Applications are available to print from www.fdnyholynamesociety.com or by contacting Scholarship Chairman William Meade, PO Box 525, Maspeth, NY 11378,…

50th REUNION OF ALL PROBIE CLASSES OF 1968

New York Retired Firefighters of Orange County Retired Lieutenant Ralph Quaglia and Retired Chief Nick Visconti, are planning the 50th reunion of all probie classes of 1968. The event will be held at the Tropicana Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey on December 3rd and 4th. Cost will be $200 per person based on double…

FDNY TRIATHLON TEAM

The FDNY Triathlon Team invites any interested members to attend an informational meeting on December 6th. The FDNY Triathlon Team is open to any member of the FDNY, active or retired, and experience is not necessary- just desire. The meeting will be Thursday, December 6, at 6:45 pm, in the Cafeteria at the Rock. Any…

FDNY CYCLING TEAM

The FDNY Cycling Team welcomes all members to join them out on the road for the 2019 Season. Whether it be competing in races, riding at fundraiser events or just casual group rides, they urge anyone looking to get out on the bike to represent the Department and join the group. The Cycling Team invites…

MANHATTAN AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

540 W 53rd Street Apartments (www.540w53.com/) is a newly constructed, rent stabilized luxury affordable housing building in historic Hell's Kitchen. This Affordable Housing Lottery for 102 units includes elegant studio, one, two and three bedroom residences in this 13 story building adjacent to a community garden with rooftop views, nearby cultural institutions, public parks, and…

NEVER FORGET TRIBUTE CLASSIC

The 3rd Annual Never Forget Tribute Classic will be held at Prudential Center, Newark, NJ, on Saturday, December 8. It's an amazing NCAA Men's Basketball doubleheader featuring the Florida State Seminoles vs. the UConn Huskies and the Clemson Tigers vs. the Mississippi State Bulldogs. These highly anticipated matchups will air exclusively on ESPN 2. The…

SSG CHRIS ENGELDRUM FDNY VFW POST 12033

The SSG Chris Engeldrum FDNY VFW Post 12033 will be holding its monthly meeting/Holiday gathering on Tuesday, December 11th. The meeting will be held at the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines Club, 283 Lexington Ave, NY (212-683-4353) at 8:00 pm. All Military Veterans who have served overseas during time of war are eligible to join.…

FDNY FAMILY FIGHTS CANCER #TEAMSAUNDERS18

Please keep the family of Thomas Saunders of E295/L144 in your prayers. His wife Debbie has been diagnosed with metastatic stage 4 lung cancer with 9 brain tumors and swollen lymph nodes. She is 38 years old, a nonsmoker, and the mother of 4 young children between the ages of 5 and 15. If you…

Wake and Funeral Arrangements – Active Firefighter Faizal Coto, E-245

WakeWednesday, December 12, 2018 2PM – 4PM and 7PM - 9PM Leone Funeral Home 696 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 Funeral Thursday, December 13, 2018 - 11AM Leone Funeral Home 696 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A Uniform. Fraternally, Gerard Fitzgerald President Robert Eustace Recording Secretary