Those of you who know me and our firms know that one of our primary responsibilities is supporting the FDNY and FDNY Foundation. For 19 years after watching first-hand the dedication of New York’s Bravest after 9/11, and seeing their pain and sacrifice, I believe it is simply the right thing to do. This year […]
Category: Service to the Community
ABC Channel 7 Eyewitness News features FDNY Foundation during EMS Week
A big thank you to Bill Ritter and WABC in New York for supporting and promoting the FDNY Foundation’s efforts during EMS week.
Cento Amici Annual Dinner & Auction featured in NJBiz
Cento Amici welcomes NJ real estate leaders as newest members Medal of Honor recipient Staff Sgt. David Bellavia added along with Jack Morris, Joe Marino The nation’s newest Medal of Honor recipient, Staff Sgt. David Bellavia, and New Jersey real estate developers and leaders Jack Morris and Joe Marino became the newest members of Cento […]
Cento Amici to induct NJ real estate leaders, Medal of Honor recipient
The nation’s newest Medal of Honor recipient, Staff Sgt. David Bellavia, and New Jersey real estate partners and leaders Jack Morris and Joseph Marino will become the newest members of Cento Amici at the organization’s annual dinner Oct. 14 at the Stone House in Warren. Read more here: https://njbiz.com/cento-amici-to-induct-medal-of-honor-recipient-and-2-nj-business-leaders/
FDNY Foundation raises over $2.6 million to Support FDNY at Annual Dinner
FDNY Foundation raises over $2.6 million to Support FDNY at Annual Dinner On Wednesday, May 22, the FDNY Foundation hosted its 24th annual Humanitarian Awards Dinner at the New York Hilton in Manhattan. This was another very successful year as the event raised over $2.6 million, which supports FDNY fire and life safety education efforts, […]
FDNY Foundation Brings in Record Funds to Support FDNY at Annual Dinner
FDNY Foundation Brings in Record Funds to Support FDNY at Annual Dinner The 23nd Annual FDNY Dinner brought in record funds to support the life-saving work of the FDNY. The dinner took place at the New York Hilton in Manhattan on Wed., May 16. Maurice DuBois of WCBS-TV served as emcee. The dinner is held […]
FDNY Foundation on Fox
The FDNY Foundation on FOX5NY – The mission of the foundation is to increase public outreach on fire and life safety.
Grano inspires next generation with speech at Cento Amici scholarship dinner
Grano inspires next generation with speech at Cento Amici scholarship dinner The speech was short (maybe two minutes or so) and the message was simple (metaphorically use these three arms movements to guide your life). The hope is that it was profound. If just a few of the three dozen or so scholarship winners at […]
Cento Amici featured in ROI-NJ
Nonprofit Profile: Cento Amici, the ‘100 Friends’ Cento Amici (100 Friends) was founded 30 years ago by Thomas Zito, executive director of the Bayonne Housing Authority, and Robert Zito, then an executive at the New York Stock Exchange. The two had been members of Tiro a Segno, a New York organization that was both a […]
FDNY Foundation Hosts Annual FDNY All-Star Event
Legends from the worlds of sports, television, radio and the arts came together with longtime friends of the FDNY and business leaders to support the Department and mark the 16th anniversary of September 11th at the annual FDNY All-Star event on Thurs., Sept. 14. Read more here: http://www.fdnyfoundation.org/fdny-foundation-hosts-annual-fdny-all-star-event/
Cento Amici Welcomes NJ District Court Chief Judge As Newest Member
Judge Jose Linares, an adjunct Professor at Seton Hall School of Law, a strong supporter of education in New Jersey, and the Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, has agreed to become the newest member of Cento Amici, a New Jersey philanthropic organization that funds scholarships in […]
Bob Hurley Honored at ESPY Awards
Bob Hurley, former St. Anthony basketball coach, honored at ESPY Awards He isn’t coaching hoops anymore, but the accolades keep on coming for Bob Hurley. The former head of the storied boys basketball program at St. Anthony High School in Jersey City, which closed earlier this year, won the Best Coach Award at the ESPYs […]
St. Anthony High School's Bob Hurley Featured In The Ringer
St. Anthony’s Unanswered Prayer – Over 45 years, Bob Hurley turned his Jersey City basketball program into an unlikely national power. Now, after 28 state titles and decades of staving off closure, St. Anthony is shutting its doors, and the Friars family is trying to cope with running out of miracles.
Cento Amici Recipients featured on Montclair State University’s College of the Arts
College of the Arts Students Receive 2017 Cento Amici Scholarships CNBC’S Bill Griffeth Welcomes Cento Amici Scholarship Recipients at 29th Annual Dinner Dinner was kicked off with a set of short speeches welcoming students and guests at Alfie’s Ristorante in Warren, New Jersey. “This is my very favorite night of the year because we get […]
Cento Amici Scholarship Dinner on nj.com
Cento Amici Scholarship Recipient Dinner held in Warren Twp. Financial analyst, author and genealogy buff CNBC’s Bill Griffeth was the guest speaker at the Cento Amici Annual Scholarship Recipient Dinner held at Alfie’s Ristorante in Warren, NJ where he welcomed this year’s scholarship recipients. Read more here: http://www.nj.com/messenger-gazette/index.ssf/2017/04/centro_amici_scholarship_recipient_dinner_held_in_warren_twp.html
The FDNY Foundation Honors Andreas Dracopoulos
NEW YORK – On Thursday, May 11th, the Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) Foundation hosted its annual dinner in support and celebration of New York’s Bravest. The dinner included the FDNY’s annual humanitarian awards ceremony, which this year honored Andreas Dracopoulos, Co-President of the SNF and Steven Fisher, Senior Partner of […]
Cento Amici on TAPinto.net
North Plainfield Resident Carlos Pareja Named Cento Amici Scholarship Recipient NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – North Plainfield resident Carlos Pareja was among the Garden State residents to receive a scholarship from Cento Amici, a nonprofit that raises money for scholarships for New Jersey students. Pareja and fellow scholarship students were recognized at the Cento Amici Annual […]
CNBC’S Bill Griffeth Welcomes Cento Amici Scholarship Recipients At Annual Dinner
The evening was a celebration of the 2016-17 student scholarship recipients who got to meet and mingle with members of the organization WARREN – Dinner was kicked off with a set of short speeches welcoming students and guests at Alfie’s Ristorante in Warren. “This is my very favorite night of the year because we get […]
Cento Amici in mycentraljersey.com
CNBC’s Bill Griffeth to speak at Cento Amici dinner in Warren Leading financial journalist, author and genealogy buff Bill Griffeth will welcome Cento Amici’s 2016-17 scholarship recipients at the organization’s annual Spring Dinner on April 4 at Alfie’s Ristorante in Warren. Read more here: http://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/news/local/2017/03/14/daily-rundown-tuesday-march-14/98949346/
CNBC’s Bill Griffeth to speak at Cento Amici Annual Spring Dinner in Warren, NJ
CNBC’s Bill Griffeth to speak at Cento Amici Annual Spring Dinner in Warren, NJ WARREN, NJ – Leading financial journalist, author and genealogy buff Bill Griffeth, will welcome Cento Amici’s 2016-17 scholarship recipients at the organization’s annual Spring Dinner on Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at Alfie’s Ristorante in Warren, NJ. Read more online: https://www.tapinto.net/articles/cnbcs-bill-griffeth-to-speak-at-cento-amici-annu
Cento Amici inducts new member
Cento Amici inducts new member at Warren dinner The philanthropic Cento Amici celebrated the induction of its newest member, Princeton resident Greg Olsen, with a dinner and ceremony on Monday, Oct. 10 at Alfie’s Ristorante Italiano, 101 Town Center Drive. Read more here: http://www.newjerseyhills.com/echoes-sentinel/news/cento-amici-inducts-new-member-at-warren-dinner/article_6671929f-7ca3-5056-92f0-f2af16aa8a5c.html
FDNY Foundation remembers
FDNY Foundation-Funded FDNY High School Renamed to Honor Firefighter Killed on September 11th It has been almost 15 years since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and now, the FDNY High School for Fire and Life Safety has been renamed to honor a firefighter who made the ultimate sacrifice that day. Read more here: […]
Honoring the FDNY
Honoring the FDNY – Every day the members of the FDNY protect life and property in New York City. The FDNY Foundation supports this vital mission and honors the dedication of the men and women of the department.
Proud to help the FDNY
21st Annual FDNY Foundation Dinner Brings in Record Funds to Support FDNY The FDNY Foundation hosted another successful annual Dinner at the New York Hilton in Manhattan. The 21st Annual FDNY Dinner took place Wed., May 11. The dinner is held every year to honor individuals and businesses who have provided overwhelming support to the […]
FDNY Cmsr. Daniel Nigro & FDNY Foundation Chairman Stephen Ruzow on Fox5
FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro & FDNY Foundation Chairman Stephen Ruzow discuss FDNY Open House day on May 14.
NJBiz follows Cento Amici
Joe Piscopo the drummer (yes, drummer) has impact at Cento Amici scholarship dinner – Most readers of NJBIZ remember Joe Piscopo from his sketch days on “Saturday Night Live” and some outrageous Miller Lite commercials.
Joe Piscopo, Christine Romans help Cento Amici
Joe Piscopo, CNN’s Christine Romans to speak at Cento Amici Spring Dinner in Warren WARREN, NJ – Morning radio host and former Saturday Night Live star Joe Piscopo and CNN Chief Business Correspondent and author Christine Romans will welcome Cento Amici’s 2015-16 scholarship recipients at the organization’s annual Spring Dinner on Monday, April 4, 2016, […]
Cento Amici Welcomes General Libutti
Lieutenant General Frank Libutti, MSMC (Ret), became an “Honorary Member” of Cento Amici Lieutenant General Frank Libutti, USMC (Ret.) became an “Honorary Member” of Cento Amici at the organization’s 27th Annual Dinner and Auction on Oct. 13 at Alfie’s Ristorante Italiano in Warren. Read more here.
Helping the FDNY with the NFL and others
FDNY and NFL Players Association Partner to Celebrate FDNY’s Milestone Anniversary The FDNY is teaming up with the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) to create a line of limited-edition t-shirts celebrating the FDNY’s 150th anniversary. “The FDNY is excited to partner with New York’s football stars and the NFL Players Association to continue the yearlong celebration […]
Supporting Navy SEALs
Megan and Kristin of the SEAL-NSW Family Foundation, talk about raising awareness and sustaining Naval Special Warfare families.
