NY's Route 62 is National Veterans Highway
Senator Catharine Young (R, C, I – Olean) today joined local officials to praise the designation of the 103 miles of Route 62 in New York State as National Veterans Highway. “The designation Route 62 as National Veterans Highway is a way of expressing our deepest gratitude to our brave veterans. The men and women of our armed forces have been courageously defending our country in many wars over many generations. Because of these patriots, our country continues to shine brightly as a beacon of freedom worldwide,” said Senator Young. Signage has been erected on Route 62 at the New York/Pennsylvania state line and in Niagara County to commemorate the designation, which is the result of legislation co-sponsored by Senator Young (S.6277-A) that was signed into law last summer. Senator Young remained hopeful that other states will make similar designations. “I am confident that the nine other states encompassing Route 62 will follow New York State’s lead by honoring ou...