IONA ISLAND--New York Naval Militia Rear Admiral MaryEtta Nolan, center left, and Brazilian Navy Lt. Cmdr. Ramon Lucena dos Santos, pose for a photo on board Landing Craft 351 in the Hudson River during Exercise Empire Challenge on 2026 on May 30, 2026 with the Bear Mountain Bridge in the background.Empire Challenge is an annual exercise involving several state and federal agencies working together in a training environment to establish cohesion in preparation for a disaster. Lucena dos Santos was observing the exercise as part ofthe State Partnership Program.
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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)
National Fisherman.com -- Thu, 02 Jul 2026 Coast Guard, Air Guard rescue one after EPIRB off Montauk An EPIRB alert for the fishing vessel Miss Alexa sounded around 11:24 a.m. June 30 southwest of Montauk, N.Y. Coast Guard boat crews and National Guard aviators searched June 30 and located... (more)