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Two law enforcement officers killed in line of duty in Syracuse

Tuesday, April 16 by Pat McDonald

Two law enforcement officers were killed in the line of duty during an incident outside of Syracuse on Sunday night.Just after 7 p.m. on Sunday, Syracuse police encountered a suspicious vehicle in the area of Emerson Avenue and Hamilton Street. Officers attempted to stop... Read More.

West Point drops hallowed Duty, Honor, Country for Army Values

Thursday, March 14 by The Center Square

The U.S. Military Academy at West Point plans to drop its hallowed motto of "Duty, Honor, Country" from its mission statement. ... Read More.

New York State Police in Southern Tier Honor Officers Lost In Line of Duty

Thursday, May 21 by Bill Moyer

On May 19, Troop C, headquartered in Sidney, held it's annual Memorial Ceremony. Each May, each Troop in New York State honors the members of the New York State Police who have given their lives in the line of duty.

Chenango Man on Dialysis Still Reports for Duty at Fire Department

Wednesday, February 19 by Bill Moyer

Bob Spoor is the kind of guy who would give you the shirt off his back and then ask you what more he can do. For more than 30 years, the 71-year-old Chenango resident has served his community through the volunteer fire department to... Read More.

Benefits Up for Families of Police and Fire Killed on Duty

Thursday, October 24 by Bill Moyer

Governor Cuomo has signed legislation increasing special accidental death benefits for spouses and children of police officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty. Specifically, the new law increases cost of living benefits by 3 percent for the deceased's spouse or the deceased's... Read More.

Owego Police Officers Killed on Duty to Be Honored

Friday, October 4 by Bill Moyer

The Owego Police Benevolent Association (PBA), in conjunction with the Owego Police Department, has scheduled a ceremony for its fallen Officers on Sunday, October 13. This year marks the 150th Anniversary of Officer Isaac Wiltsie... Read More.