Uniformed Firefighters Association

October 21, at 7:15 PM, FANS for the CURE will host the Miracle Mets 50th Anniversary Celebration at the SVA Theatre, 333 W. 23rd Street, New York, NY 10011. The event will feature "Talking Baseball," a lively conversation with '69 Miracle Mets teammates Cleon Jones, Ed Kranepool, Art Shamsky, and Ron Swoboda, moderated by WFAN…

The UFA will host a Retirement Seminar for delegates and members who are beginning the retirement process on Tuesday, October 22, at 12:00 PM, in the 4th Floor Conference Room of the UFA office. Space is limited, so we are only able to accommodate 50 members. Members must RSVP beforehand to reserve their place. Topics…

On Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Michael J. Reilly, E-79, who died on October 23, 2018. The dedication will take place in the quarters of E-79/L-37/B-27, 2928 Briggs Avenue, Bronx, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend. Members…

On Thursday, October 24, 2019, at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Captain Victor C. Valva, E-167, who died on February 19, 2018. The dedication will take place in the quarters of Engine 167 & Ladder 87, 345 Annadale Road, Staten Island, NY. All off-duty members and their families…

MasterChef on Fox invites FDNY firefighters to attend their casting call and bring an amazing dish. Open casting calls will be held in NYC on October 26. There are additional cities and dates as well. For more details on how to audition, register at www.masterchefcasting.comwww.masterchefcasting.com.. Questions can be directed to yatescasting@gmail.com.

On Sunday, October 27, the FDNY Anchor Club is sponsoring a 'Visit to Calvary Hospital' located at 1740 Eastchester Road, Bronx, NY. The visit will start at 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Lunch will follow. The event will resume from 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM. The outline for the day includes visiting patients, distributing candy…

Retired firefighter Tom Kasprowitz, L-82, is looking for blood donations at Sloan Kettering Hospital. Tom is fighting Acute Leukemia. Any member interested in donating should call Joe Licatta at 212-639-8177 to set up an appointment. Free parking is available.

The UFA has partnered with Madison Square Garden once again to provide special access to discounted tickets for the upcoming Rangers First Responders Night on October 29 vs Tampa Bay at 7:30 PM. All attendees will receive a limited edition First Responders Night t-shirt with their ticket purchase. For every ticket purchased through the link…

On August 10, 2019, Lt. Brian "Sully" Sullivan passed away unexpectedly at home after operating at Bronx Box 2150. Sully was a 27 year veteran of the FDNY and was well known and respected in the fire service community. He is survived by his wife Irene, and two daughters, Nicole and Samantha. To honor a…

On Monday, September 30, 2019, the FDNY Steuben Association will be hosting the Annual Scholarship Golf Outing at the Forest Park Golf Course in Glendale, Queens, NY. The participation fee of $150 includes 18 holes of golf, golf cart, free parking, breakfast, refreshments, and dinner at the Moose Lodge, 72-15 Grand Ave., Maspeth. For reservations…

Join Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer & Friends of Michael Davidson Playground to celebrate the acquisition and renaming of FDNY Lt. Michael R. Davidson Playground and in honoring a Sunnyside and Woodside hero on Wednesday, October 30 at 11:00 AM at 50th Street and 39th Avenue, Sunnyside, NY 11104.

The Emerald Society announces its 63rd Anniversary Dinner Dance honoring the 2019 Irishmen of the Year, DAC Christopher Boyle, Bronx Borough Commander, and Executive Director of the NYC Fire Pension Fund, Patrick Dunn. The Dinner Dance will be held Friday, November 1, 2019 at 7:30 PM, at the original Antun's, 96-43 Springfield Blvd, Queens Village,…

The Ray Pfeifer Foundation is having a fundraiser to raise money to purchase a wheelchair accessible van for the FDNY Fire Family Transport Foundation. It will be held on November 1st at Hudson Station in Manhattan. Tickets and details for the event can be found at www.theraypfeiferfoundation.org/rob-serra-fundraiser/.

WakeFriday, November 1, 2019 5PM - 10PM Our Lady of Grace Church 100-05 159th Avenue Howard Beach, NY 11414 Funeral Saturday, November 2, 2019 10AM Our Lady of Grace Church 100-05 159th Avenue Howard Beach, NY 11414 All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A Uniform. Fraternally, Gerard Fitzgerald President Robert Eustace Recording Secretary

WakeMonday, November 4, 2019 2PM - 4PM and 7PM - 9PM Dalton Funeral Home 412 Willis Ave., Williston Park, NY 11596 Funeral Tuesday, November 5, 2019 - 11AM St. Brigid Catholic Church 75 Post Ave., Westbury, NY 11590 All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A Uniform. Fraternally, Gerard Fitzgerald President Robert Eustace Recording Secretary

The UFA is endorsing the following candidates for this year's NYC Elections: Special Election NY City Council District 45: Farah Louise (D) Babylon Town Council Seat: Firefighter Terence McSweeney is running for re-election. Bronx DA: Darcel Clark (D) Incumbent Queens DA: Melinda Katz (D) Open Seat Staten Island DA: Michael McMahon (D) Incumbent The UFA…

Retired firefighter Tom Kasprowitz, L-82, is looking for blood donations at Sloan Kettering Hospital. Tom is fighting Acute Leukemia. Any member interested in donating should call Joe Licatta at 212-639-8177 to set up an appointment. Free parking is available.

The NYC Fire Museum annual fundraiser, the FDNY Cook-Off, will be held on Friday, November 8, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at the Fire Museum, 278 Spring Street, Manhattan.. There will be 12 competing teams representing Fire companies and EMS stations being judged by celebrity judges, which this year includes award-winning chef, author and restaurateur…

The FDNY VFW Post 12033 invites members to a Military Memorial Dedication to honor the sacrifices of Lt. Christopher Raguso, FM Christopher Zanetis and FF Christopher Slutman. Also, SSgt Dashan Briggs, 101st Rescue Squadron NY ANG will be Posthumously Sworn In as a member of the FDNY. The Ceremony will take place on November 9,…

Hooks For Heroes is hosting their 4th Annual Veterans Day Fundraiser on Saturday, November 9, 2019, from 2:00 PM -6:00 PM at Jetty Bar & Grill, located at 832 W. Beech St, Long Beach, NY 11561. There will be a performance by the FDNY Pipes & Drums Band and they will be honoring a USMC…

The Holy Name Society, Manhattan Bronx and Staten Island, Annual Memorial Mass for the deceased members of the Holy Name Society, deceased members of the Department and the deceased members of the armed services who died to keep us free, will be held at 0930 hours on Sunday, November 10, 2019. The Mass, in Honor…

The 35th Annual Bronx Veterans Day Parade will be held Sunday, November 10, 2019, kicking off at 12:00 PM at the intersection of E. Tremont & Lafayette Aves, and ending at Bicentennial Veterans' Memorial Park, where a ceremony honoring veterans, the Grand Marshal and Honorary Grand Marshals will be held immediately after. Christopher Slutman will…