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When you drive by a school or government office building, over the last year flags have been flown at half staff (mast) almost continuously in honor of all of the lives lost during the COVID-19 pandemic. Who gives the order, and how does the order get lifted?

The Utica Elks Lodge No.33 will hold their annual Flag Day ceremony this evening.

Today we celebrate our Veteran's. Thanks to them, we get to enjoy our freedom each and every day. Also, today we thank those currently serving defending our freedom. Part of the celebration, you will see the American flag flown proudly. Does the flag need to be at half staff or half mast though…

Wednesday, July 6th, 2016

A giant American flag that was a fixture in Johnson City for more than a decade has disappeared.
Village residents and motorists on Route 17 in recent months have been wondering what happened to the stars and stripes they'd been accustomed to seeing since it was first raised on a 150-foot p…

On what would be the one hundred and eleventh birthday of Theodor Seuss Geisel, known adoringly as "Dr. Seuss" to many, Rep. Richard Hanna of New York's 22nd Congressional District celebrated "Read Across America" Day with students in New York Mills today...

Monday, September 8th, 2014
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What can happen when a group of people acts like, well, a community?

HUNTINGTON STATION, N.Y. (AP) — An American flag stolen from the family of a firefighter killed on Sept. 11 has been returned with a note that says: "I am so sorry, I had no idea."

With Independence Day just around the corner, WIBX 950 wanted you to have a new flag to put on display for the holiday.