{"id":98733,"date":"2026-01-13T15:27:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T15:27:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/98733\/"},"modified":"2026-01-13T15:27:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T15:27:08","slug":"carl-v-bini-memorial-fund-set-to-host-annual-staten-island-9-11-tribute-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/98733\/","title":{"rendered":"Carl V. Bini Memorial Fund set to host annual Staten Island 9\/11 tribute event"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"RWYDKNULWZF5JH3IKUHROWGP5A\">STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. \u2014 A night of remembrance, honor and community support will take center stage at the <a href=\"https:\/\/binifund.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/binifund.org\/\">Carl V. Bini Memorial Fund\u2019s<\/a> annual <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zeffy.com\/en-US\/ticketing\/2026-annual-bini-bash\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.zeffy.com\/en-US\/ticketing\/2026-annual-bini-bash\">Bini Bash<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"FZNVYDCRTVCYZPWPR6FV5O6KCE\">The annual event will serve as a tribute to the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack. The evening will honor the bravery of first responders, the resilience of New Yorkers, and the enduring spirit of the Staten Island community.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"VA4YUX3KZBFX5MEPWSL545BBQ4\">The Carl V. Bini Memorial Fund was established to honor <a href=\"https:\/\/www.silive.com\/september-11\/2010\/09\/carl_bini_44_a_firefighter_too.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.silive.com\/september-11\/2010\/09\/carl_bini_44_a_firefighter_too.html\">firefighter Carl V. Bini<\/a>, who served 18 years with the New York City Fire Department, assigned to Rescue 5 on Staten Island, before losing his life on 9\/11. Known for his courage, generosity, and commitment to helping others, Carl\u2019s legacy continues through the Fund\u2019s work in the community.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"6H7LHB4KTBDQPGLZFFLCO6AANY\">The annual Bini Bash brings together community leaders, families and supporters for an evening of celebration and remembrance. <\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Bini Bash 2026\" class=\"article__image-content\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IL4QDYXQ7NFPVJGYGROMMDYHXY.JPG\"  \/>The Bini Bash is set for Jan. 24 with live music, raffles and tributes to first responders who served on 9\/11.(Courtesy of the Carl V. Bini Memorial Fund)<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"ACJ26NDB7RCHREAHYVD34HVRRY\">Proceeds from the event benefit the Carl V. Bini Memorial Fund, a nonprofit organization dedicated to continuing the legacy of fallen FDNY firefighter Carl V. Bini through scholarships, emergency grants and vital assistance to Staten Island residents. <\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"GAXVAZCSYVBF3BHY7YDCTIBYIA\">\u201cThis year\u2019s event is especially meaningful as we reflect on the profound impact of 9\/11 and recommit ourselves to never forget what took place 25 years ago,\u201d said Board Chair Massimo DiDonna. \u201cWe look forward to unveiling new partnerships and initiatives that will preserve the legacy of those we lost for future generations.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"SLJZGXWVSJCFXOYCAN5E2HUYBQ\">Guests can expect an evening filled with live entertainment, community recognition and opportunities to support the fund\u2019s mission. Staten Island-based band Cause and the Effects will provide live music, while a raffle featuring high-value prizes will be up for grabs. The night will also feature special tributes and remembrance activities honoring local heroes and 9\/11 first responders.<\/p>\n<p>How to attend<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"ZG4GBVAUQVG5TMEI5PZNBKKI54\">The 2026 Bini Bash will take place at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24, at Nicotra\u2019s Ballroom inside the Hilton Garden Inn, Bloomfield. <\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"HIEYCBV57RETDM3YCVSGMEP7NA\">General admission tickets are available for $300. This purchase includes, cocktail hour, a gourmet sit down dinner, and premium open bar. <\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"2JSZJ5D4QFCIVKEY7BDX3T63XE\">For tickets and sponsorship information, guests can visit the organization\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zeffy.com\/en-US\/ticketing\/2026-annual-bini-bash\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.zeffy.com\/en-US\/ticketing\/2026-annual-bini-bash\">website<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. \u2014 A night of remembrance, honor and community support will take center stage at the&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":98734,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[39],"tags":[9,24,63,134,136,135],"class_list":{"0":"post-98733","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-staten-island","8":"tag-new-york","9":"tag-new-york-city","10":"tag-nyc","11":"tag-staten-island","12":"tag-staten-island-headlines","13":"tag-staten-island-news"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/98733","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=98733"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/98733\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/98734"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=98733"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=98733"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=98733"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}