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Yahoo
06-06-2025
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Flags at half-staff in NY today: Here's why
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced flags on all state government buildings will be flown at half-staff Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7 in honor of a state highway worker who died last week. New York State Department of Transportation Highway Maintenance Supervisor Robert Bornt died May 30 after suffering catastrophic injuries related to a work zone intrusion in Pittstown, located just northeast of Albany, last week, according to Hochul. "The entire NYSDOT family is grieving over the death of Highway Supervisor Robert Bornt, who spent his entire life in the service of others, protecting the traveling public through his work at the NYS Department of Transportation and making his community a better place through his dedicated work at the Hoosick Falls Fire Department," NYSDOT commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez said in a written statement Thursday. A Hoosick Falls resident, Bornt, 54, was a member of the Hoosick Falls Fire Department for 27 years, including his most recent position of fire chief, a member of the Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad for over 25 years and the CSEA regional union president, according to his obituary. "Whether responding to calls or offering his knowledge and steadfast support, (Bornt) was always ready to lend a helping hand," the Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad said in a May 31 Facebook post. "His commitment, generosity and service to our community left a lasting impact on all who had the privilege of working alongside him." When he wasn't on duty, Bornt spent time coaching softball, hunting, riding snowmobiles and spending time with his grandson, Bentley. Bornt is survived by his grandson, wife, Sabrina Bornt, his mother, Patricia Bornt, children Charles Hodge Bornt and Allyson Bornt, sister, Julie Bryant and several other family members. Emily Barnes on consumer-related issues for the USA TODAY Network's New York Connect Team, focusing on scam and recall-related topics. Follow her on X and Instagram @byemilybarnes. Get in touch at ebarnes@ This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: Flags at half-staff in NY today: Here's why
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Yahoo
Why are flags at half-staff in NY today? Here's what to know
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced flags on all state government buildings will be flown at half-staff Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7 in honor of a state highway worker who died last week. New York State Department of Transportation Highway Maintenance Supervisor Robert Bornt died May 30 after suffering catastrophic injuries related to a work zone intrusion in Pittstown, located just northeast of Albany, last week, according to Hochul. "The entire NYSDOT family is grieving over the death of Highway Supervisor Robert Bornt, who spent his entire life in the service of others, protecting the traveling public through his work at the NYS Department of Transportation and making his community a better place through his dedicated work at the Hoosick Falls Fire Department," NYSDOT commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez said in a written statement Thursday. Here's what to know. A Hoosick Falls resident, Bornt, 54, was a member of the Hoosick Falls Fire Department for 27 years, including his most recent position of fire chief, a member of the Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad for over 25 years and the CSEA regional union president, according to his obituary. "Whether responding to calls or offering his knowledge and steadfast support, (Bornt) was always ready to lend a helping hand," the Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad said in a May 31 Facebook post. "His commitment, generosity and service to our community left a lasting impact on all who had the privilege of working alongside him." When he wasn't on duty, Bornt spent time coaching softball, hunting, riding snowmobiles and spending time with his grandson, Bentley. Bornt is survived by his grandson, wife, Sabrina Bornt, his mother, Patricia Bornt, children Charles Hodge Bornt and Allyson Bornt, sister, Julie Bryant and several other family members. Emily Barnes on consumer-related issues for the USA TODAY Network's New York Connect Team, focusing on scam and recall-related topics. Follow her on X and Instagram @byemilybarnes. Get in touch at ebarnes@ This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Why are flags at half-staff in NY today? Here's what to know
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Upcoming ramp closure for Town of Cicero
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Prepare for delays on I-81 northbound. According to the NYSDOT, the I-81 northbound off-ramp to Exit 29N (State Route 481 North/Oswego) in the Town of Cicero. Work will take place from 9 p.m. Monday, June 2, through 4 a.m. Tuesday, June 3. The closure is to facilitate paving as part of the I-81 Viaduct Project. Construction activities are weather-dependent and subject to change based on conditions. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Climate
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Two more I-81, I-481 closures to lookout for in CNY
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Be mindful of the following ramp and lane closures. The NYSDOT said I-81 southbound will be reduced to one lane between the on-ramp to Interstate 690 eastbound and Exit 18 (Adams St/Harrison St) in the City of Syracuse. Work will take place, weekdays beginning Tuesday, May 27, and last through Friday, June 6. You can expect construction between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. The NYSDOT said the closure is for bridge facilitations. In the Town of DeWitt, the I-481 on-ramp to Exit 6 (New York State Thruway) will be closed. You can expect this beginning Tuesday, May 27 at 9 a.m., and it will last through Friday, June 13, at 3 p.m. The NYSDOT said the work is for paving, which is part of the I-81 Viaduct Project. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Automotive
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Temporary on-ramp closure coming to Town of Campbell
COOPERS PLAINS, N.Y. (WETM) — People traveling to Coopers Plains on Tuesday may want to figure out a different route. The New York Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) announced that the on-ramp at the Coopers Plains exit will be temporarily closed due to work being done on the bridge. On Tuesday, May 27, NYSDOT explained, the Interstate 86 westbound on-ramp at Exit 42 (Cooper Plains) located in the Hamlet of Cooper Plains in the Town of Campbell will be closed to all traffic so crews can work on repairing the bridge. The closure is scheduled to start at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, NYSDOT said, and is expected to run through mid-afternoon, with things wrapped up by the end of the day. I-86 bridge work to cause lane reductions in Town of Corning NYSDOT asked people to follow the posted detours. Travelers should consider a different route and plan for delays if possible, NYSDOT further stated. The work is weather-dependent; NYSDOT said that things may change depending on conditions. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.