RONKONKONMA-- Four New York Army National Guard Soldiers who received New York's highest medal for heroism, the Medal for Valor, stand in formation during award ceremonies on Sunday, June 4, 2017 at Army Aviation Support Facility # 1 in Ronkonkoma, N.Y. The men were recognized for rescuing the pilot of a light plane which crashed in flames on Feb. 26. They are, from left, Sgt. Yaanique Scott, Warrant Officer Christopher Hansen, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Aaron Pacholk and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Ronald Ramirez.
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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)