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  • Saturday, November 30, 2013

    ‘Service First’ Theme for Leaders’ Visits

    Legion leaders

    Ken Governor, Barbara Corker, John Chang

    “There is a change in the air.” That’s a message that New York State American Legion Commander Kenneth Governor has been bringing to the local Legion Family in his visits around the state.

    It’s about “Service First,” he said.

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  • Wednesday, November 27, 2013

    NY Legion Baseball Issues Supensions

    UTICA  –The Baseball Committee issued its ruling in a district championship incident.

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  • Saturday, November 23, 2013

    Commander Awards Otsego Co. Legionnaire

    RICHFIELD SPRINGS — New York State American Legion Commander Kenneth Governor visited the Legion Family in Otsego County Nov. 23 and honored Charles West, commander of Hugick Purcell Shepard American Legion Post 616 in Richfield Springs.

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  • Friday, November 22, 2013

    Commander Honors Chenango Co. Veteran

    NORWICH — New York State American Legion Commander Kenneth Governor visited the Legion Family in Chenango County Nov. 22, and honored retired Navy veteran Patricia (PJ) Cobb, a member of Lt. Warren E. Eaton American Legion Post 189 in Norwich.

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  • Thursday, November 21, 2013

    Dept. Commander Honors Cortland Co. Vet

    CORTLAND — New York State American Legion Commander Kenneth Governor brought a message of “Service First” to the Legion Family in Cortland County Nov. 21, and honored Leo Joe Dwyer, a 61-year member of Truxton American Legion Post 963.

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  • Wednesday, November 20, 2013

    Commander Hails Madison Co. Woman, Vets Group

    ONEIDA — New York State American Legion Commander Kenneth Governor visited the Legion Family in Madison County Nov. 20, and honored a Munnsville woman and a Central New York veterans service organization.

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