Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense Dr. Steven P. Bucci (left) meets with New York Army National Guard Sergeant Linda Liautaud (center) and Spc. Jean Johnson (right) from Task Force Empire Shield, the state's homeland security standing task force in Manhattan's Grand Central Station rail terminal on Wednesday, April 2. Dr. Bucci, who overseas Department of Defense policy issues regarding Domestic Counter Terrorism and National Guard operational issues, was in New York to meet with state Office of Homeland Security officials, representatives of the New York City Police Department Counter Terrorism leaders and members of the National Guard's Civil Support Team and homeland security elements in lower Manhattan. U.S. Army photo by Lt. Col. Joseph Sullivan (RELEASED)
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WCAX -- Thu, 29 Jan 2026 3 charged with stealing New York National Guard members DoorDash orders ( video) PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) - Three people are facing court dates after being accused of stealing food intended for National Guard members at a Plattsburgh hotel. New York State Police said... (more)
Gothamist -- Wed, 28 Jan 2026 New York's prison strike has $1 billion tab and climbing New Yorks total bill to post the National Guard in prisons a response to last years corrections officers strike is set to swell past $1 billion, officials said. Gov. Kathy Hochuls proposed... (more)
Pike County Courier -- Tue, 27 Jan 2026 Preparing for Emergencies class Narrowsburg. Get free instruction from members of the New York National Guard on how to prepare for disaster or emergency situations. The Upper Delaware Council (UDC) and New York National... (more)