There’s a renewed push in Albany to expand the state’s free college tuition program to the families of service members who die while on duty.
News
Seneca Falls Supervisor Wants To End Funding For Women’s Hall of Fame Over Jane Fonda Induction
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“I got a number of calls from people in the community, a number of people stopped me when I was out, talked with me about the National Women’s Hall of Fame inducting Jane Fonda.”
‘American Chopper’ Unveils Bike To Support Western New York’s Vietnam Memorial project
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A downstate built custom motorcycle meant to support a project to bring a traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall to Western New York permanently was unveiled in a nationally-televised broadcast
He Helped Build A Dental Clinic For Women Displaced By ISIS. He’s Returning To Treat Refugees Again
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Dr. Shibly returns to a refugee camp where, from March 31 to April 4, he hopes to provide dental care for an estimated 2,500 children.
Vietnam Veteran Living With PTSD Begins Walking Tour Of New York State
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A Vietnam Veteran who has lived with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder for the past 50 years is taking a walk across New York State to raise awareness and support for other veterans, young and old, who are also living with PTSD. He began his journey in Buffalo.
PA Veteran Gets Surprise Visit From An ‘Old Friend’: A Sherman Tank
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The last time Clarence Smoyer rode in a Sherman tank, he was a 21-year-old corporal in the U.S. Army.
Four WWII Chaplains Who Sacrificed Their Own Lives Remembered
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“They decided to stay on the deck, give up their life vests, and give them to other sailors or civilians who were aboard the vessel.”
When Nazis Took Manhattan
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In 1939, an event at Madison Square Garden was billed as a “Pro-America Rally.” It was, in fact, a rally in support of Hitler and fascism.
Central New York
Ithaca Constituent Calls On Reed To Show Some Courage And Vote Against Trump
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Theresa Alt was one of two people who stopped by for a visit. Alt met Tuesday with staff at Congressman Tom Reed’s Ithaca office. That office last opened its doors two weeks ago, but there were no visitors. This time, people showed up.
Sailor In End-Of-War Celebratory Kiss Served On Ship Now Moored In Buffalo
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His spontaneous kiss of a passing woman in Times Square was captured on film and published by Life Magazine. George Mendonsa died last weekend at the age of 95 but a part of his life now rests docked in the waters of the Buffalo & Erie County Naval & Military Park.
Sept. 11 Victim Compensation Fund Cuts Payouts By As Much As 70 Percent
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The fund is reducing awards as it faces a surge in claims before the fund’s 2020 expiration date.