FF Michael J. Cawley Memorial Foundation Scholarships
The Firefighter Michael J. Cawley Memorial Foundation is offering three (3) scholarships to 8th grade students planning to attend Archbishop Molloy HS starting September 2019. Children of active, retired or deceased members of the FDNY are eligible to apply. Please email info@ffmichaeljcawley.org with any questions, and to apply. The deadline for applications is Thursday, February…
MSKCC MALE BREAST CANCER RESEARCH STUDY
With the recent publicity of a NYC localized cluster of patients diagnosed with male breast cancers, the breast cancer clinical team at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) has developed a research program for patients with male breast cancer, with an emphasis on identifying those patients who may have been exposed to Ground Zero at…
CREATE-A-GREETING-CARD SCHOLARSHIP
Applicants eligible for this scholarship will submit an original photo, artwork or computer graphic for the front of a greeting card, and the finalists are decided by a vote. Information can be found at www.gallerycollection.com/greeting-cards-scholarship.htm. The deadline to apply is March 1, 2019.
EMERALD SOCIETY, FDNY, ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP EXAM
The FDNY Emerald Society Annual Scholarship Examination will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2019, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, at All Hallows High School, 111 East 164th Street, Bronx, NY. Children who will be graduating from the 8th Grade or Junior High School in 2019 are eligible if a parent or sibling is…
BATTLE OF THE FIREHOUSE BANDS
On Saturday, March 2, the 5th Annual NYC Memorial Stair Climb Fundraising Night will host Battle of the Firehouse Bands at 'Cutting Room' in Manhattan. This year's memorial climb will be held on Saturday, May 4, at 3 WTC and is supporting A Soldier's Journey Home www.asoldiersjourneyhome.org. For more information visit www.NYCStairClimb.com or contact Chris…
ST. PAT’S FOR ALL PARADE
Permission is granted for off-duty members to participate in the 2019 St. Pat's for All Parade on Sunday, March 3, 2019. Participating members of the Department should assemble on 43rd Street and Skillman Avenue, Queens, NY, at 1200 hours. Dress uniform, including white gloves, shall be worn. For more information please contact FDNY Community Affairs…
FINDING JOHN BOOK PRESENTATION/SIGNING WITH AUTHOR AND FDNY L20 CAPTAIN ANDREW SERRA + FRIENDS OF FIREFIGHTERS RAFFLE
Join Friends of Firefighters (199 Van Brunt Street Brooklyn, NY 11231) on Tuesday, March 5, from 7:00-9:00 PM, for a FREE presentation and book signing with FINDING JOHN author and FDNY L20 Captain Andrew Serra. Part memoir, part investigative history, FINDING JOHN is the poignant, emotional story of Andrew Serra's life in the months and…
BROOKLYN QUEENS HOLY NAME SOCIETY
After some time of inactivity, Brooklyn Queens Holy Name Society would like to gather to raise awareness of their events, scholarship and requirements. Brooklyn Queens HNS invites all Catholic members and those interested in sharing their faith and stories with each other. The General Assembly Meeting will be held Thursday, March 7, at 7:00 PM…
PLAQUE DEDICATION
On Friday, March 8, 2019, at 1100 hours, a WTC Plaque Dedication Ceremony will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Paul R. Tokarski, Ladder 164. The dedication will take place in the Quarters of Engine 313 & Ladder 164, 44-01 244th Street, Queens, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend.…
POLICE/FIRE 5-MILE RUN
On Saturday, March 9, 2019, at 0930 hours, the 42nd Annual Police/Fire Run will be held in Central Park. All active and retired members are eligible to participate. Race starts at East 103rd Street in Central Park. Registration is at JHS 13 located at East 106th Street between Madison and Park Avenues. Registration fee is…
SILVER SHIELD COLLEGE AWARD
The Silver Shield Foundation is honoring the service of uniformed members of the FDNY to the New York Community by awarding one member's college-bound daughter or son - chosen by lottery - a college scholarship in the amount of $5000, renewable annually for up to four years. To be eligible, a student must be the…
PLAQUE DEDICATION
On Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at 1100 hours, a WTC Plaque Dedication Ceremony will be held honoring the memory of Marine Pilot Thomas P. Phelan, Marine 9. The dedication will take place in the Quarters of Marine 9, 355 Front Street, Staten Island, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend. Members…