In the Spring of 2015 a star was born out of Fultonville, NY. Teenager and timid musician auditioned for, powered his way through the battle and knockout rounds, and took home the honor of winning on the NBC hit series, 'The Voice.' Now, Sawyer Fredericks is bringing his talents back to Utica.
One of the bravest group of soldiers to ever defend our nation are the Tuskegee Airmen. They flew and fought in many dangerous battles, all with the thought of friends, family, and fellow Americans in their hearts. Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi and his colleagues honored a few of the surviving members of the honorable group. One of those men is Rome native Herbert Thorpe.
Lowe's home improvement store in Rome recently displayed an act of Patriotism by creating designated parking spaces for Purple Hearts and military veterans.
The goal: 'Fill The Hill' with hundreds of U.S. flags on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30. Are you in? Show you're proud to be an American and support Sitrin's Military Rehabilitation Program.
Mental health is one of the biggest issues facing our nation and in most cases it's a significant issue for our men and women who return home from war. David Fletcher is a 55-year-old Army veteran who served in the first Gulf War. David has fallen on some hard times and is now faced with an ankle injury leaving him unable to work or pay for most of his bills. Hopefully the community can come to hi
Denise Brigham Baker is a mother of three boys. One of the three is already a United States Marine and the other is in the Army. She has one more boy approaching his last few days of basic training at Paris Island to become a Marine. She is asking the community for help to keep a tradition of hers alive and bright.
One of the most important things for a soldier deployed overseas is constant contact and communication with their family and loved ones. It may be the only relief they have from the stress and trauma of being in combat or in difficult situations. That is why Senator Joe Griffo and AT&T are teaming up with "Cell Phones for Soldiers."
We here at Big Frog 104 want to say thank you to our enlisted men and women, and their families, in Central New York who sacrifice so much for all of us all year long. Now through Veterans Day - November 11th - we’re supporting “Townsquare Cares for Military Families.”
Do you have your tickets to see Miranda Lambert at the brand new Onondaga Lakeview Amphitheater? The brand new concert venue is offering military discounts for any member of the military either active, reserve, or retired.
A new monument is coming to the New York State Fair fairgrounds. The War Dogs Memorial will be unveiled during the Armed Forces Day ceremony on September 3rd.
The United State's growing obesity problem is causing significant recruiting problems for the military. According to a report issued on Wednesday by a group of retired military leaders, one in three young adults nationwide are considered too fat to enlist.