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Thursday, August 31, 2017
Help Legion Family Members in Wake of Hurricane Harvey
American Legion National Commander Denise Rohan has issued a plea for donations to the National Emergency Fund to help Hurricane Harvey victims.
The fund provides immediate financial assistance to Legion Family members and Posts impacted by natural disasters.
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Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Past Dept. Commander Gibby Mitras Enters Post Everlasting
WADDINGTON, NY – Past Department Commander Paul (Gibby) Mitras, 83, was called to Post Everlasting on Sunday, August 27, surrounded by family while under the care of Hospice.
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Thursday, August 24, 2017
Dept. of NY Legionnaire Swears In First Woman National Commander
RENO, Nev. – Denise Rohan of Wisconsin became the first woman to be elected American Legion national commander, and Past National Commander Fang Wong of the Department of New York got to administer the oath of office.
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Tuesday, August 22, 2017
NY Delegation & Riders Donate $86,351 for Legion Charities at Convention
RENO, NEV. — Department of New York leaders took to the national stage Tuesday, Aug. 22, when they presented checks totaling $86,351 for American Legion charities at the 99th National Convention here.
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Monday, August 21, 2017
Parade Helps Kick Off 99th National Convention in Reno
American Legion National Vice Commander V. James Troiola, a past New York Department commander, and National Commander Charles Schmidt salute as the 99th National Convention parade passes the viewing booth in downtown Reno, Nev. on Sunday, August 20, 2017. (BELOW) The New York delegation marched in the parade, along with Legion Family members from across the country. Photo by Clay Lomneth / The American Legion.
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Saturday, August 19, 2017
Legion Ball Players Visit Vets in Nursing Home
UTICA — Young baseball players in the New York State American Legion Baseball Tournament spent a pre-tournament day visiting military veterans in the nursing home and the military rehab center at Sitrin Health Care on July 24.