First Responders Honored in Times Square
708 7th Ave, Midtown, Manhattan
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- A ceremony is being held in Times Square to honor emergency personnel as part of National First Responders Day.
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Temporary staging and security measures are affecting pedestrian movement around Duffy Square and the TKTS red steps. Visitors should anticipate congestion near the event area.
This year's gathering also recognizes the foundation's 25th anniversary and the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, alongside the commemoration of America's 250th anniversary.
The event is hosted by Jon Stewart, with Cardinal Timothy Dolan participating in ceremonial blessings.
The First Responders Children's Foundation is hosting its 2026 Roll Call of Heroes gathering near Seventh Avenue and West 47th Street, recognizing the service and sacrifices of police officers, firefighters, emergency medical personnel, and their families.
A ceremony honoring emergency personnel is taking place in Times Square as part of National First Responders Day.
Incident reported at 708 7th Ave.
Temporary staging and security measures are affecting pedestrian movement around Duffy Square and the TKTS red steps. Visitors should anticipate congestion near the event area.
This year's gathering also recognizes the foundation's 25th anniversary and the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, alongside the commemoration of America's 250th anniversary.
The event is hosted by Jon Stewart, with Cardinal Timothy Dolan participating in ceremonial blessings.
The First Responders Children's Foundation is hosting its 2026 Roll Call of Heroes gathering near Seventh Avenue and West 47th Street, recognizing the service and sacrifices of police officers, firefighters, emergency medical personnel, and their families.
A ceremony honoring emergency personnel is taking place in Times Square as part of National First Responders Day.
Incident reported at 708 7th Ave.
Temporary staging and security measures are affecting pedestrian movement around Duffy Square and the TKTS red steps. Visitors should anticipate congestion near the event area.
This year's gathering also recognizes the foundation's 25th anniversary and the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, alongside the commemoration of America's 250th anniversary.
The event is hosted by Jon Stewart, with Cardinal Timothy Dolan participating in ceremonial blessings.
The First Responders Children's Foundation is hosting its 2026 Roll Call of Heroes gathering near Seventh Avenue and West 47th Street, recognizing the service and sacrifices of police officers, firefighters, emergency medical personnel, and their families.
A ceremony honoring emergency personnel is taking place in Times Square as part of National First Responders Day.
Incident reported at 708 7th Ave.
Temporary staging and security measures are affecting pedestrian movement around Duffy Square and the TKTS red steps. Visitors should anticipate congestion near the event area.
This year's gathering also recognizes the foundation's 25th anniversary and the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, alongside the commemoration of America's 250th anniversary.
The event is hosted by Jon Stewart, with Cardinal Timothy Dolan participating in ceremonial blessings.
The First Responders Children's Foundation is hosting its 2026 Roll Call of Heroes gathering near Seventh Avenue and West 47th Street, recognizing the service and sacrifices of police officers, firefighters, emergency medical personnel, and their families.
A ceremony honoring emergency personnel is taking place in Times Square as part of National First Responders Day.
Incident reported at 708 7th Ave.
Temporary staging and security measures are affecting pedestrian movement around Duffy Square and the TKTS red steps. Visitors should anticipate congestion near the event area.
This year's gathering also recognizes the foundation's 25th anniversary and the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, alongside the commemoration of America's 250th anniversary.
The event is hosted by Jon Stewart, with Cardinal Timothy Dolan participating in ceremonial blessings.
The First Responders Children's Foundation is hosting its 2026 Roll Call of Heroes gathering near Seventh Avenue and West 47th Street, recognizing the service and sacrifices of police officers, firefighters, emergency medical personnel, and their families.
A ceremony honoring emergency personnel is taking place in Times Square as part of National First Responders Day.
Incident reported at 708 7th Ave.
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Working for the FDNY is the best job on Earth
How nice, too bad NYC still pays starting FDNY EMT’s $18 and hour. What a joke!
Another wonderful day to thank the fire fighters
thanks nyu u2
Working for the FDNY is the best job on Earth
How nice, too bad NYC still pays starting FDNY EMT’s $18 and hour. What a joke!
Another wonderful day to thank the fire fighters
thanks nyu u2
Working for the FDNY is the best job on Earth
How nice, too bad NYC still pays starting FDNY EMT’s $18 and hour. What a joke!
Another wonderful day to thank the fire fighters
thanks nyu u2
Working for the FDNY is the best job on Earth
How nice, too bad NYC still pays starting FDNY EMT’s $18 and hour. What a joke!
Another wonderful day to thank the fire fighters
thanks nyu u2
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Working for the FDNY is the best job on Earth
How nice, too bad NYC still pays starting FDNY EMT’s $18 and hour. What a joke!
Another wonderful day to thank the fire fighters
thanks nyu u2