NEW YORK-- Rear Admiral Larry Weil center the commander of the New York Naval Militia presents plaques to the commanders of two Dominican Republic Navy training vessels visiting New York City on July 2 2022; the Almirante Juan Bautista a sail training ship; and the Almirante Didiez Burgos a former United States Coast Guard cutter. Weil and Commander Don McKnight attended a reception on board the Almirante Juan Bautista alongside representatives of the navies of Mexico Peru and El Salvador and the United State Coast Guard in New York City.
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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)