New York State Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Chairman Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Dennis Lutz presents NYS Police First Deputy Superintendent Patricia M. Groeber the ESGRs Pro Patria Award during the organizations 2016 Awards Banquet in Albany, Apr. 26. The ESGRs Pro Patria Award is presented to recipients that have demonstrated the greatest support to Guard and Reserve employees through their leadership and practices including adopting personnel policies that make it easier for employees to participate in the National Guard and Reserves. This is the highest level award that may be bestowed by a state ESGR committee. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Major Corine LombardoRELEASED)
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WTEN -- Tue, 21 Oct 2025 State Police K-9 honors fallen NY Guardsman LATHAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) A New York State Police Canine (K-9) Officer was praised for his heroic efforts in a recent drug bust. K-9 J has sniffed out nearly 20 pounds of drugs, including fentanyl... (more)
Times Union -- Tue, 21 Oct 2025 New York bill would restrict outside National Guard from entering state ALBANY Democrats in New York introduced a bill Monday that would prohibit other states, territories or districts from sending their National Guard troops to the Empire State without approval... (more)
WTEN -- Tue, 21 Oct 2025 Sovereignty showdown: Bill would keep other states National Guard from invading New York ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) A bill introduced in the New York State Senate would clarify the governors authority over out-of-state National Guard deployments, in a move Democratic State Senator... (more)