FORT HAMILTON-- A Soldier from the New York National Guard's Joint Task Force Empire Shield serving on U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hamilton's ceremonial cannon firing team for the installations Independence celebrations fires a ceremonial cannon salute from the post into New York Harbor July 2 2026. The Spanish Navy frigate ESPS Reina Sofa is visible in the background in New York Harbor near the Verrazzano Narrows Bridge highlighting Fort Hamilton's waterfront position as the Armys post in New York City. Naval vessels participating in the International Naval Review will pass the installation on July 4 as part of Americas 250th birthday commemorations.
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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)