GRAND OPENING OF ISLAND AUTO GROUP/VEHICLE PRESENTATION

On Tuesday, November 17th at 1:30pm at Island Kia, 1581 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10305. Ribbon cutting ceremony with James S. Oddo, Staten Island Borough President. Vehicle Presentation to the family transport unit in Lt. Gordon "Matt" Ambelas' name. The ceremonial unit will be there along with the UFOA and COD. Refreshments and Hors…

Lobby Day to Support The James Zadroga 9/11 Health & Compensation Act

Transportation will be provided to and from: Randall’s IslandNew York, NY 10035 Departing at 4am Returning by 7pm Class A Uniforms are required for all attendees. For more information and to reserve your seat on the bus, please contact Debbie Lynch at 646-839-6543 or dlynch@ufanyc.org. Fraternally, Stephen J. Cassidy President LeRoy C. McGinnis Recording Secretary

TURKEY TROT

The 37th Annual Turkey Trot Run hosted by E-233/L-176 will be held on Tuesday, November 24th at 11:30am 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 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn,…

HOLY NAME SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP TEST

The Holy Name Society, Manhattan, Bronx, and Staten Island, will hold their High School Scholarship Test at 8:30 am on December 5th at All Hallows High School, 111 E 164th St, Bronx, NY 10452. Applications can be obtained online at www.fdnyholynamesociety.com or by contacting Scholarship Chairman, William P. Treanor, 98 Bay Street, Bronx, NY 10464,…

PLAQUE DEDICATION

On Monday, November 30th at 11am, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter John J. Marshall, L-78, who died on November 30, 2014. The dedication will take place in the quarters of E-155/L-78, 14 Brighton Avenue, Staten Island, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend. Members are…

Proposed UFA Contract Vote – Special Delegate Meeting

11/30: A roll call vote of the Delegates will be conducted at the November 30th Special Delegate Meeting at 10am. *Note: Delegate excusal will be granted. 12/10: If approved by the Delegates at the November 30th meeting, ballots will be mailed by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) on December 10th to all members for a…

PLAQUE DEDICATION

On Tuesday, December 1st at 11am, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Charles Szoke, L-21, who died on December 1, 2014. The dedication will take…

FDNY ANCHOR CLUB ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY

On Saturday, December 5th at 10:30am, the FDNY Anchor Club will host their annual Christmas party at St. Patrick's Home for the Aged, 66 Van Cortland Park South, Bronx, NY 10463. Volunteers will be needed to assist the residents to and from the auditorium. Food, refreshments and entertainment will be provided. For more information, call…

OPERATION SANTA CLAUS – CALLING ALL SANTA’S HELPERS

On Wednesday, December 9th at JFK International Airport, Port Authority Hangar 19. Volunteers should arrive by 8:30am. Volunteers are also needed December 8th, for set-up, also by 8:30am. No need to call, just come join in on the fun! Go to www.communitymayors.org for updates on the event.

Timeline for Proposed UFA Contract Vote

12/10: Ballots will be mailed by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) on December 10th to all members for a contract ratification vote. 12/21: Ballots due by 5pm** at AAA. Ballots received overnight on 12/21 will count. 12/22: Ballots counted 10am in front of the Recording Secretary and the election committee by AAA and announcement of…

WTC Funeral Details: Retired Firefighter Frank Fontaino Engine Company 155

WakeSaturday, December 12th 7pm-9pm Sunday, December 13th 2pm-4pm & 7pm-9pm Casey Funeral Home 350 Slosson Ave, Staten Island, NY 10314 (718) 447-4242 Funeral Monday, December 14th at 11am Blessed Sacrament Church 30 Manor Road, Staten Island, NY 10310 (718) 442-1581 All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A Uniform.

MEMORIAL MASS

On Friday, December 18th at 10am, E-257, L-170 and B-58 will host a memorial mass commemorating the 17th Anniversary of the Vandalia Avenue Fire. The mass will take place at St. Jude Church, located at 1677 Canarsie Road, Brooklyn, NY. The mass will honor the memory of the following members who died in the line…

Press Conference to Announce Passage of Zadroga Act

Saturday, December 19th At 10amIn front of WTC 7 - Silverstein Plaza (Corner of Vesey Street and Greenwich Street) Please come to celebrate this long historic battle of the passage of the reauthorization of The James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act.

Timeline for Proposed UFA Contract Vote

12/21: Ballots due by 5pm** at AAA. Ballots received overnight on 12/21 will count. 12/22: Ballots counted 10am in front of the Recording Secretary and the election committee by AAA and announcement of results via 65-2 fax and web posting. Request for new Ballot: If a member has not received a ballot by 12/16, they…

PLAQUE DEDICATION

On Monday, December 21st at 11am, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Lieutenant Howard J. Bischoff. The dedication will take place in the quarters of E-284/L-149, 1157 79th Street, Brooklyn, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend. Members are requested to attend in dress uniform.

Timeline for Proposed UFA Contract Vote

12/21: Ballots due by 5pm** at AAA. Ballots received overnight on 12/21 will count. 12/22: Ballots counted 10am in front of the Recording Secretary and the election committee by AAA and announcement of results via 65-2 fax and web posting. Request for new Ballot: If a member has not received a ballot by 12/16, they…

PLAQUE DEDICATION

On Tuesday, December 22nd at 11am, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Richard E. Nogan, L-113, who died on December 20, 2014. The dedication will take place in the quarters of E-249/L-113, 491 Rogers Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend. Members are requested…

PLAQUE DEDICATION

On Wednesday, December 23rd at 11am, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Gregory A. Chevalley, L-176. The dedication will take place in the quarters of E-233/L-176, 25 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend. Members are requested to attend in dress uniform.

PUTNAM CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY BLOOD DRIVE

Unfortunately because of the Christmas and New Year's Holiday the blood supply is very low and the demand is high. Please come join Putnam County members and donate blood at the Daniel O'Brien VFW Hall, 32 Gleneida Ave, (Rt. 52), Carmel, NY 10512 on Saturday, December 26th, from 2pm-8pm. For information please call Paul DeLeo…