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Posted: Thursday, December 14, 2023Governor Hochul Directs Flags to Half-Staff
Governor Kathy Hochul has directed that flags on state government buildings be flown at half-staff on Thursday, December 14, in honor of New York State Trooper Robert M. Burney, of New Hartford, New York, who died from an illness stemming from his work at the World Trade Center site following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
Trooper Burney retired from the New York State Police on January 2, 2017, after 27 years of dedicated service. He is survived by his long-term companion, his mother, and extended family members.
