Latest News
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Tuesday, July 21, 2015
97th Convention at a Glance
Here’s a roundup of convention news.
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Saturday, July 18, 2015
James Yermas Elected Commander of Department of New York
James V. Yermas is the new commander of the New York State American Legion.
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Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul Tells Vets: ‘We Owe You’
Kathleen C. Hochul, the lieutenant governor of New York State, brought a message of concern for veterans to the American Legion’s 97th state convention in Buffalo Friday, July 17.
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Friday, July 17, 2015
Junior Shooting Champ Attributes Success to American Legion
Andre Gross, the 15-year-old national junior shooting champ from Webster Post 942, continues to take top positions in various shooting disciplines since receiving his Sporter Air Rifle Championship Medal at the National American Legion Convention last summer, Junior Shooting Chairman Lawrence Behling announced Thursday at the 97th Department Convention in Buffalo.
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Thursday, July 16, 2015
Mayor Draws Laughter and Applause at Convention Opening
Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown drew laughter and applause as he welcomed hundreds of legionnaires by suggesting they move to his city and enjoy the “historic” revitalization and multi-billion dollar economic resurgence the area is experiencing.
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Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Concert Band Welcomes Legionnaires to Buffalo
The Buffalo Niagara Concert Band of American Legion Post 1041 welcomed Legionnaires and their families to Buffalo Wednesday evening with a stirring patriotic concert in the atrium at the Hyatt Regency Hotel and Conference Center.