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NEW YORK CITY--With the Chrysler Building in the background, the Soldiers of the New York Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion 69th Infantry marches down Lexington Avenue as they return from the 250th New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
The "Fighting 69th" traditionally leads the parade each year following a special Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
This year marks the 160th time the 1st 69th has lead the Parade which begins when the commander of the 69th Infantry responds " The 69th is always ready" when the head of the parade asks if he is ready to go.
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Times Union -- Wed, 15 Jul 2026 Leaders urge Hochul to sign bill renaming Patroon Island Bridge for Henry Johnson Naming the bridge in honor of Black WWI hero would correct present-day attempts to whitewash history, state Sen. Pat Fahy said ALBANY Under hazy skies from Canadian wildfire smoke that state... (more)
WTEN -- Wed, 15 Jul 2026 Lawmakers urge renaming Patroon Island Bridge after Henry Johnson ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) Multiple state lawmakers and members of the Harlem Hellfighters Veterans Association, Albany Chapter are continuing to push for the renaming of a Capital Region bridge.... (more)
USA Today Network -- Thu, 09 Jul 2026 Why are flags at half-staff in NY today? What to know Flags on all New York state government buildings will be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset Thursday, July 9, in honor of Cottekill Fire Department Chief David A. Gagnon, who died... (more)
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