CHIEF

This heartbreaking film tells the story of the beloved FDNY Fire Chief who died at his command station on 9/11 when the south tower of the World Trade Center collapsed. The son of a firefighter and the father of another, it was said that he knew the location of every fire hydrant in New York City. Feehan joined the FDNY in 1959 as a member of Ladder Company 3. When he was named acting commissioner in 1991, he become the first person to have held every possible position in the FDNY.

Granny Peace Brigade

On October 17, 2005, a group of women traveled to the Times Square Recruitment Center in New York City with the intention of enlisting in the United States Armed Forces. Their goal was to enlist in place of young people who should not have their futures endangered by participating in an illegal and immoral invasion and occupation. 18 of them were arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, prompting a week-long trial which ended in acquittal. The international attention they received brought them together in solidarity and commitment, uniting them to create a new group – the Granny Peace Brigade.

A Tree Reborn

For over a century, a majestic oak stood on a quiet suburban street in Richmond Hill, Queens, soaking in the sun and pleasing a number of residents of the immediate and surrounding area. It had beautiful leaves and a number of strong branches, and for several years had stood firm against the elements. On September 16th, 2010, however, a tornado that ripped through the neighborhood proved too strong for the old tree, and within minutes, it had fallen across a few yards, smashing only an old fence in the process. The residents were sad to see it go, saying "It's like losing a member of our family." Shortly before the NYC Parks Department came to tear it down, Clark Whitsett noticed something different in his yard. "I pay attention to trees, and all of a sudden I noticed an oak sprouting in my yard. There was only one tree it could have descended from - that 300 year old oak on the corner." A few years later, that same small oak has grown to 20 feet tall, and eventually, the Parks Department would like to see it replanted in the old oak's original spot at 112th Street and 84 Avenue, providing the neighborhood once again with shade and beauty for all to enjoy.