Here’s Why Flags Around New York Will Be Lowered to Half-Staff Thursday

Funeral services for West Colesville Fire Chief James Sitek

BINGHAMTON (WIVT/WBGH) - Governor Hochul has directed flags to half-staff in honor of West Colesville Fire Chief James Sitek. Sitek died on July 4th from a medical emergency while responding to a fire in Conklin. He dedicated over 40 years to the volunteer fire service, serving with the West Colesville department since 1990. Funeral services began today with calling hours at the DeMunn Funeral home from 2 to 4 and from 6 to 8. A Funeral Mass wil…

Here’s why flags around New York will be lowered to half-staff Thursday

Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced that flags on state buildings will be flown at half-staff on Thursday, July 10, in honor of West Colesville Fire Chief James Sitek.

Cochranton honors a lifetime of service with final farewell

COCHRANTON — With sirens silent and flags at half-staff, the community paid its final respects to a man who spent over half a century answering the call — this time, it was his fellow firefighters who stood watch.

Governor Hochul Directs Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of West Colesville Fire Chief James Sitek

Governor Hochul directed flags on all State government buildings to be flown at half-staff in honor of West Colesville Fire Chief James Sitek, who passed away on July 6 in the line of duty, while responding to a fire in Conklin.