memorial day

It's Flag Day and if you want to swap out a tattered or worn American flag, there are several ways to dispose of it properly. Is one of the respectful ways to dispose of the stars and stripes burning it? The answer is yes but there are rules you will need to follow.

NY State Troopers crack down on drunk driving over Memorial Day weekend, issuing 10,949 tickets for various offenses.

Memorial Day became a federal holiday in 1971. Here is a look at how Americans have celebrated through the years while also honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

While many of the local parades and gatherings have already been canceled, in some areas, events may be planned.  On Tuesday, Governor Cuomo told the citizens of New York what to expect for Memorial Day in terms of ceremonies and gatherings.  He noted that while it's important to honor our veterans on Memorial Day, we need to do so according to CDC guidelines.  This will impact traditional parades

It is going to be sunny and warm through Monday, just what we want for Memorial Day Weekend. And 'warm' is a great indicator of what's to come in the months ahead.

Memorial Day is the day where we remember those who have lost their lives fighting for this country, our freedoms, and the ability to enjoy a weekend. I knew that the one place I wanted to spend that was at the Saratoga National Cemetery.

The tradition of honoring our fallen heroes started in a small town outside of Syracuse.

Looking for a way to commemorate the upcoming holiday? There are a ton of events going on around the Capital Region so find one near you.

The unofficial start to Summer is here - will we finally have a nice stretch of dry weather in the Capital Region?

In December, I volunteered for a life-changing event where I placed wreaths at graves of our fallen soldiers at Saratoga National Cemetery. If you missed that, there's another opportunity that I'll be a part of coming up for Memorial Day.

Memorial Weekend is here. The pool is opened, the boat is ready, you are looking good in your shorts and even your bathing suit. You worked hard all winter to get into shape or maybe stay in shape.

There are several cities and towns in the United State that claim to be the birthplace of Memorial Day, but only one was proclaimed to be so by a US President.