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Download full resolution image May is Motorcycle Safety Month

May is Motorcycle Safety Month

May brings nice weather to the northeast and with it, some exceptional motorcycle riding. However, with the freedom, excitement and serenity that riding brings comes responsibility.In 2016, motorcycles made up 3% of all registered vehicles in the US but accounted for 13% of all traffic fatalities; 26% of those riders were alcohol-impaired. It's easy to take enjoyment too far but traffic safety responsibility rests upon riders and drivers alike; a statement issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) states "When motorcycles and other vehicles collide, it is usually the other (non-motorcycle) driver who violates the motorcyclist's right of way".The New York National Guard wants you to be motorcycle-aware, ride responsibly, look twice and stay safe this summer!

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NY National Guard In the News

Department of War -- Wed, 18 Mar 2026 National Guard Airlift Wing Completes 38th Year of Antarctic Support The New York Air National Guard's 109th Airlift Wing concluded its 38th year supporting American scientific research in Antarctica during the 20252026 Operation Deep Freeze season, March... (more)

Fox News -- Tue, 17 Mar 2026 Steve Doocy reports live from NYC ahead of St. Patrick's Day Parade (Video) Steve Doocy reports live from New York City, speaking with Lt. Col. Andrew Prior about the National Guard's 'Fighting 69th' Infantry Battalion leading the St. Patrick's... (more)

Stars and Stripes -- Mon, 16 Mar 2026 The Fighting 69th to lead worlds largest St. Patricks Day parade in New York City About 800 soldiers from the New York Army National Guard will lead New York Citys annual St. Patricks Day Parade on Tuesday. Also known as The Fighting 69th, the 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry... (more)

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