BELEM, Brazil-- Brazilian Army jungle instructors teach Soldiers assigned to the New York Army National Guard, the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), and Army South during a basic Brazilian jungle familiarization course ahead of Southern Vanguard 24 in Belem Brazil Nov. 02 2023. Forty-eight New York Army National Guard troops are among those participating in Southern Vanguard 24, which is an annual bilateral exercise designed to enhance partner interoperability between participating U.S. and Brazil.
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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)