STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The New York City Fire Department has announced a year-long commemoration of the 25th anniversary of 9/11 to honor the fallen and fulfill its promise to “never forget.”

Members of the department gathered at Staten Island University Hospital Community Park in St. George Tuesday afternoon to announce the major effort to honor the sacrifice of both the 343 members killed on 9/11 and the more than 400 members who have since died from 9/11-related illnesses.

“This is a massive undertaking that will attract the attention of people from around the world,” said First Deputy Commissioner Mark Guerra.

The main large-scale ceremony will be held on Sept. 9, 2026 at the stadium, which is not far from the Postcards Memorial. The commemoration will include the release of a 25th-a

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