LATHAM-- New York Air National Guard Command Chief Master Sgt. Jeff Trottier left age 59 from Lake Luzerne New York joins New York Army National Guard Pvt. Jacob McConville from Amsterdam New York, in cutting the National Guard Birthday Cake during a ceremony at New York National Guard headquarters in Latham New York on Dec. 13 2021 marking the 385th anniversary of the National Guard. Traditionally the oldest Guard member present representing the history of the Guard teams up with the youngest member who represents the future to cut the birthday cake.
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WHAM -- Wed, 05 Nov 2025 WWII soldier's remains returned home 83 years after being declared missing (video) Lyons, N.Y. (WHAM) A hometown hero had a final homecoming 83 years after he made the ultimate sacrifice for his country. "It's pretty exciting, pretty emotional," said Norma... (more)
Spectrum News -- Wed, 05 Nov 2025 Long-missing WWII veteran's remains finally return home to upstate N.Y ROCHESTER, N.Y. The remains of a soldier killed 83 years ago when his plane was shot down are finally home. DNA was used to help identify the remains of Army Air Corps Staff Sgt. John Pagliuso,... (more)
Hospitality Net -- Mon, 03 Nov 2025 Correctional Crisis Spurs Hotel Boom in Upstate New York Corrections-Officer Strike & National Guard Response On February 17, 2025, thousands of corrections officers at more than 25 prisons across Upstate New York went on strike over staffing... (more)