New York Commercial Real Estate Industry to Honor Silverstein Properties Executive at Fifth Annual Tunnel to Towers Cocktail Tribute

The New York Commercial Real Estate & Contractors for Tunnel to Towers (NY CRE & Contractors for T2T) will host its Fifth Annual Cocktail Tribute on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Redeye Grill in Midtown Manhattan. The exclusive philanthropic group, which supports the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, will honor Bill Dacunto, Executive Vice President of Silverstein Properties, for his dedication to supporting military service members and first responders.

Dacunto emphasized the importance of supporting those who serve, stating, "I hold our first responders and military personnel in the highest regard. They are truly angels among us, and we can never do enough to support them. 'Never forget' is more than a phrase, it's a call to action, especially for New Yorkers." The event brings together professionals from commercial real estate, construction, public safety, and building services for a purpose-driven networking experience featuring premium cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, a silent auction, and special guest appearances.

Board Chair James A. Pirot highlighted the connection between the built environment industry and first responders, noting, "Our industry depends on the safety and resilience of the built environment. From skyscrapers to schools, none of it stands without the life safety professionals and first responders who protect them. Tunnel to Towers reminds us why honoring these heroes is not just right, it's essential." The event is organized by a board of senior CRE executives including developers, contractors, engineers, architects, and service providers united in supporting this cause.

Proceeds from the event directly benefit the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, a nationally respected non-profit organization that emerged from the 9/11 tragedy. The foundation provides mortgage-free homes to families of fallen first responders and Gold Star families with young children, as well as smart homes for catastrophically injured veterans and first responders. Sponsorships and individual tickets are now available for what has become one of the most significant gatherings in New York's commercial real estate calendar. For more information, visit https://tunnel2towers.org.

The annual tribute represents the real estate and construction industry's ongoing commitment to supporting those who protect communities and the built environment. By bringing together industry leaders and public safety professionals, the event reinforces the vital connection between those who build structures and those who ensure their safety, while directly contributing to the foundation's mission of honoring sacrifice through tangible support for affected families.