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Yahoo
26-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Hundreds attend Memorial Day parades across the Southern Tier
ENDICOTT, NY (WIVT/WBGH) – The largest post-COVID Memorial Day crowd in Endicott lined Washington Ave today to honor our nation's veterans. Endicott held its annual Memorial Day parade on Washington Ave today, prior to hosting a ceremony at the Endicott War Memorial. The parade featured local veterans' groups, the Union-Endicott High School marching band, emergency services, civic organizations, dignitaries, and a host of other community participants. After the precession, spectators gathered for a memorial service to honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. Chaplain Dennis Nota explains the importance of observing the federal holiday. 'Today, we stand to remember the most honorable amongst us, and we must continue to carry the burden of their sacrifice. Lest we lose sight of what true freedom is. Today is for remembering, to stand in honor of them, walk in their path of duty, remember the cost, and hold in your heart the cost of freedom,' said Chaplain Nota during his benediction. The ceremony included a reading of the Gettysburg Address, a performance of Amazing Grace by the Edward P. Maloney Memorial Pipe Band, and the playing of TAPS by a Marine. Anny Hogan Camp, the Post Commander for VFW Post 1449, announced that the out-of-commission mailbox at the memorial is finding new use as a U.S. flag retirement box. In addition to the holiday, the day marks the opening of the Villages carousel and pool at George W. Johnson Memorial Park. Two hours later, the City of Binghamton hosted its Memorial Day Parade. The procession kicked off at the American Legion Post 80 on Main Street and continued to the Broome Country Courthouse. A plethora of groups participated today, including the Binghamton Police and Fire Department, New York State Police, Broome County Sheriff's office, the Rumble Ponies, the Triple Cities Choppers, and perhaps the longest and flashiest of the day, the Twin Tiers Mustang Club. Broome County Clerk Joeseph Mihalko emceed the event, which included providing commentary and introducing the organizations to spectators. As the story goes, Memorial Day was first observed in Waterloo, New York, in 1866. It was originally known as 'Decoration Day.' The holiday was created to honor those who gave their lives in the Civil War. Binghamton adopted the tradition three years later, and in the years following, New York State was the first in the nation to make it a holiday in 1874. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Mackay discusses running career at BU luncheon
VESTAL, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Binghamton University alumna and Endicott native Emily Mackay received a hero's welcome today at her alma mater. Mackay, who competed in the 1500-meter race at last summer's Paris Olympics, was the guest speaker at BU's 20th annual Celebrating Women in Athletics Luncheon. Mackay was an accomplished runner at Union-Endicott High School before receiving a scholarship to attend Oregon State. But after a freshman year filled with injuries and homesickness, she decided to return to Endicott, transfer to BU and join the cross-country team as a walk-on. During her speech, Mackay talked about how it took some time to regain her passion for running and connect with her new teammates who lived together on or off campus while she was living at home. She credits her BU coach Annette Acuff for helping her to believe that she could be a professional athlete as well as words of inspiration from the 2019 luncheon featuring legendary marathon runner Joan Benoit. 'That was right around the time when I started taking running more seriously. Listening to her speak at the Women's Luncheon was very inspiring to me. That's honestly almost part of the beginning of my story, listening to Joan Benoit speak here at Binghamton University,' said Mackay. A new award for community engagement was presented to Kim Myers of Vestal for her creation of the program 'Coaching Her Future,' an initiative aimed at training coaches on the different needs of female athletes. Mackay currently lives in Boston where she is training for the World Championships in September with the ultimate goal of qualifying for and medaling at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028. On Tuesday, Mackay will visit her elementary and high school in the U-E School District. ACA launches rebrand will help of former client Riley backs bill that aims to lower energy costs Molinaro nominated to lead Federal Transit Administration Truth Pharm continues to combat opioid crisis with new initiatives Long-Stay Pet Program helps pets find forever home Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
