BROOKLYN-- New York Governor Kathy Hochul speaks during funeral services for New York Army National Guard Major Sorffly Davius on March 27, 2026 at the Christian Cultural Center in Brooklyn. Davius, a member of the 42nd Infantry Division headquarters died while on duty in Camp Buehring, Kuwait as the result of a medical emergency. Davius had deployed to the region with the 42nd Infantry Division in support of Operation Sparatan Shield. Along with the governor, New York City Mayor Zorhan Mandani, and New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch attended the funeral, along with Major General Raymond Shield, the adjutant general of New York.
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WRGB -- Thu, 26 Mar 2026 Act of Valor during Civil War lives on through Saratoga Springs museum (video) SARATOGA COUNTY, N.Y. (WRGB) In Mechanicville, the name Ellsworth seems to be everywhere on street signs, historical markers, and towering memorials. Most people drive right by, unaware... (more)
WPIX -- Thu, 26 Mar 2026 Flags ordered to half-staff for NYPD officer Sorffly Davius: Heres why NEW YORK (PIX11) On Friday, flags will be at half-staff to honor a U.S. Army Major and NYPD Officer who died from a medical episode in Kuwait while supporting Operation Epic Fury. New York... (more)
NationalGuard.mil -- Thu, 26 Mar 2026 New York Guard's Cyber Team Strengthens Online Battle Skills KINGSTON, N.Y. New York Army National Guard Soldiers with Cyber Protection Team 173 sharpened their skills defending critical infrastructure from digital threats during a simulated cyber... (more)