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July 4, 2023

GOVERNOR HOCHUL DIRECTS FLAGS TO HALF-STAFF TO HONOR FALLEN U.S. AIR FORCE STAFF SERGEANT KORY WADE
Flags to be Flown at Half Staff on July 5 and 6

Governor Kathy Hochul today directed flags to half-staff at all State government buildings and facilities on July 5 and July 6 in honor of U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Kory Wade, who passed away following training exercises that took place on June 14. Staff Sergeant Wade was a native of Shortsville, in Ontario County.

“I am deeply saddened by the loss of Staff Sergeant Kory Wade and extend my deepest sympathies to Sergeant Wade’s family and loved ones on behalf of all New Yorkers,” Governor Hochul said. “This tragedy is a heartbreaking reminder of the risks the brave men and women in our nation’s military face every day to keep us safe.”

Wade enlisted in the Air Force and served his country since 2008. He received numerous awards, including the Air and Space Commendation Medal, Air and Space Achievement Medal, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Air and Space Outstanding Unit Award, National Defense Service Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and U.S. Air Force Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Military Education Graduate Ribbon.

https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-directs-flags-half-staff-honor-fallen-us-air-force-staff-sergeant-kory-wade

July 4, 2023

Governor Kathy Hochul has signed the “Sergeant Gary Beikirch Memorial Act,” legislation which expands eligibility for special license plates issued to Congressional Medal of Honor recipients to include their spouses. Legislation (A.3305-B/ S.5521-A) will allow spouses of Congressional Medal of Honor recipients to apply for distinctive license plates and transfer the license plates of deceased recipients to surviving spouses. The law will ensure that spouses of those who have received Congressional Medals of Honor can commemorate the service and sacrifice of the brave men and women they married.

“The brave men and women who have received Congressional Medals of Honor have gone above and beyond the call of duty in sacrifice to their nation, and they deserve to be properly honored,” Governor Hochul said. “By extending the opportunity to display these special license plates to the family members of honorees, we are taking yet another step to show our appreciation for the valor, heroism, and selflessness of our military members.”

State Senator Jeremy Cooney said, “Medal of Honor recipients are amongst the greatest heroes in our country, and it is important their families be permitted to showcase their pride. I carried this bill in honor of local Medal of Honor recipient Sergeant Gary Beikirch in the hopes that his family will be allowed to display their pride, and keep his memory alive. I thank Governor Hochul and my colleagues in the legislature for their support of this bill.”

Assemblymember Sarah Clark said, “The Congressional Medal of Honor is our nation’s highest military honor. Sergeant Gary Beikirch received the Congressional Medal of Honor in 1973 for coming to the aid of wounded American service members while wounded himself in Vietnam. Sergeant Beikirch proudly displayed the distinctive Congressional Medal of Honor license plate, among many other honors. The Sergeant Gary Beikirch Memorial Act will allow Mrs. Beikirch and all Medal of Honor spouses to display this distinctive plate, preserving the legacy of our New York heroes while also honoring the important contributions made by our military spouses and families. Thank you to the Department of Motor Vehicles for working with my team on this legislation and to Governor Hochul for her support.”

Legislation (A.3305-B/S.5521-A) will allow spouses of Congressional Medal of Honor recipients to apply for distinctive license plates and transfer the license plates of deceased recipients to surviving spouses. The change will also help ensure that veterans who do not drive or whose cars are not registered under their name are still able to proudly display and commemorate their veteran service and military honors.

Additionally, this legislation is named in honor of Sergeant Gary Beikirch, an Army veteran who received the Congressional Medal of Honor for his exemplary service during the Vietnam War in 1970. This law will allow Sergeant Beikirch’s wife and all Medal of Honor spouses to display these distinctive plates, helping to preserve the legacy of our New York’s military heroes. Beirkirch went out of his way to save a fellow solider in Vietnam, after Beirkirch was himself wounded in action. Only after having saved another soldier, did Sgt. Beirkirch allow any medical treatment for his own injuries.

https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/ahead-july-4th-holiday-governor-hochul-signs-sergeant-gary-beikirch-memorial-act-honor-heroic

July 4, 2023

Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced her support for the Ensuring Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act, bipartisan legislation that would close loopholes in the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA). The bill would make technical corrections to JASTA that would enable families of victims of terrorism to sue foreign state actors for aiding and abetting terrorism.

“9/11 was one of the darkest days in U.S. history and it is essential that the victims’ families can seek justice against those who enabled these horrific attacks,” said Senator Gillibrand. “The bipartisan Ensuring Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act will make important changes to existing law to ensure the families of U.S. victims of terrorism can bring legal action against foreign sponsors of terrorism. I am grateful this bill has strong bipartisan support in both the House and Senate and I will work with my colleagues to get it swiftly passed and signed into law.”

The Ensuring Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act makes technical corrections to the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA) that would:

Clarify that injured plaintiffs can sue foreign state defendants for aiding and abetting terrorism and ensure that liability may be asserted as to any person or entity that aids or abets terrorism;
Ensure that plaintiffs, if they obtain a judgment on a JASTA claim, can collect their judgment; and
Clarify that all U.S. citizens injured in their person, business, or property may recover under JASTA.

The bill is led by Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Robert Menendez (D-NJ). In addition to Senator Gillibrand, this bill is cosponsored by Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY), Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Mike Lee (R-UT), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Rick Scott (R-FL), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Joni Ernst (R-IA), Peter Welch (D-VT), Pete Ricketts (R-NE), and Ed Markey (D-MA).

JASTA was enacted by Congress in 2016. The bill amended the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act so that foreign sponsors of terrorism cannot invoke “sovereign immunity” in cases arising from a terrorist attack that kills an American on American soil. JASTA also amended the Anti-Terrorism Act so that civil suits against foreign sponsors of terrorism can be heard in U.S. courts when their conduct contributes to an attack that kills an American.

https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-announces-bill-to-strengthen-9-11-victims-law/?

July 2, 2023

Hornell at Olean Game Is Postponed

Sunday’s contest between Hornell and Olean has been postponed. The two teams will now play a doubleheader on Monday starting at 4 p.m. at Maple City Park.

July 1, 2023

The Hornell Steamers won their sixth straight game as they used a five-run 7th inning to defeat the Horseheads Hitmen 11-8.
Nate Kearney collected a RBI single in the 1st to give Horseheads the early lead before Hornell came to bat.

In the bottom of the 1st, Justin Swanson (North Park) collected a RBI single before Robert Chesney (Central Connecticut State) followed with one of his own to give Hornell the lead.
In the 2nd, Jason Story (Utica) collected a RBI double, Swanson collected another RBI single to left, and Tyler Curtis (Fredonia) singled home a run to make it 5-1.

Anthony Brotz collected a RBI double in the 3rd but neither team scored again until the 5th when Swanson collected a RBI double to right center.
Horseheads mounted a comeback off of the Steamer bullpen plating three runs in the 6th and three more in the 7th to take a 8-6 lead.

In the bottom of the 7th, Chesney hit a sac fly that was dropped to plate Story and Curtis tied it with a RBI single to right. Chesney scored on a wild pitch, Logan Hoyt (Alfred State) drew a bases loaded walk, and Ryan Hill (Mercyhurst) hit a sac fly to make it 11-8.

With two out in the 8th, Horseheads was threatening but Trey Slawson (Keuka) came out of the bullpen and got a big strikeout. He also retired the side in order in the 9th to earn the save.

Swanson was 3 for 6 with 3 RBI while Story was 3 for 6 with a RBI. Chesney was 2 for 2 with 2 RBI while Curtis was 2 for 5 with a pair of RBI. The Steamers were patient and drew 11 walks in the game.

Slawson earned the save by retiring all four batters he faced. Tim McClare (Brockport) pitched an inning and earned the win. Zach Morse (Alfred State) did not factor in the decision but allowed two runs in five effective innings of work.

Brayden Michaelson led the Hitmen with a 3 for 4, 1 RBI game.
Hornell wraps up the June portion with a 8-13 overall record. They start July with a 1 p.m. contest at Olean on Sunday afternoon.

July 1, 2023

HORNELL, NY – As of this posting, 8:55am on Saturday, July 1, the air quality is still not back to what it usually is in the Canisteo Valley. We have, in Hornell, an Air Quality Index Number of 156.

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July 1, 2023

ABC Radio News reports that widespread rioting continued in the streets of France for a third night amid anger over the fatal police shooting of 17-year-old Nael M. ABC says, protesters erected barricades, set buildings and cars ablaze, threw fireworks at riot police and ransacked stores.

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July 1, 2023

From The Monroe County Sheriff’s Dept: On Friday, June 30, at approximately 10:20 PM the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, along with the USCG, West Webster Fire, Sea Breeze Ambulance, Irondequoit and NYS Police responded to the Irondequoit Bay outlet for the report of a boat that struck the pier. The operator of the boat was determined to be the sole occupant was transported to Strong Memorial Hospital for minor facial injuries. The operator was arrested and charged with Boating While Intoxicated and Operating without a Boater Safety Certificate. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.

Measures will be taken today, to remove the boat. The boat poses no navigational hazards to mariners.
Sergeant M. MacKenzie
Monroe County Sheriff’s Marine Unit

June 30, 2023

HORNELLSVILLE, NY – There was a structure fire last night on Van Campen Rd in Hornellsville.  The fire was called in by someone in Hornell who saw the fire from James Street Park (they saw smoke rising from the hill).

South Hornell Fire Chief Matt Donovan says, it was handled by the South Hornell Fire Department assisted by Hornell Fire and North Hornell.   Donovan also says, the structure was not occupied and no injuries.

June 29, 2023

By Alfred State Spokesman Paul Welker

ALFRED, NY, June 29, 2023 – Danielle White, who has served as the Executive Director of Institutional Advancement since 2015, was promoted to the role of Vice President of Institutional Advancement in January. White has worked in the Institutional Advancement office at Alfred State since Dec. 2009.

“I am grateful for this promotion and recognition,” commented White. “I have been fortunate to work with an exceptional team that works hard together to make Alfred State an amazing place to work.”

Alfred State President Dr. Steven Mauro values White’s impact. “The change in title reflects the expanded role and responsibilities she has taken on in the engagement of our over 50,000 alumni in preparation for a comprehensive fundraising campaign. Under her leadership, I am confident we will continue to be successful in raising funds that support the success of our students and the college in so many ways.”

White was also recently elected to serve on the SUNY CUAD Board of Directors. SUNY CUAD is the organization for advancement and communication professionals in the State University of New York System.

“Being appointed to the SUNY CUAD board of directors is a great honor.  I am excited to be part of this board which is comprised of leaders from across the entire SUNY system.”

Prior to joining Alfred State, White served as the director of marketing and the executive director of the foundation at St. James Mercy Health System, as a marketing product manager at World Kitchen, and as a marketing category manager at Advantage/Pezrow.

White holds an MBA from the University of Phoenix and a BS in marketing from Canisius College.