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Monday, January 29, 2018
NY Legion Issues Support for Alternative PTS Therapy
The American Legion Department of New York today issued a Memorandum of Support for an alternative non-drug therapy to treat Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS) in military veterans.
Addressed to New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, Senate Majority Leader John J. Flanagan and Assembly Speaker Carl E. Heastie, the memorandum asks New York to keep the state in the forefront of PTS research, training and treatment by providing funding for the Research and Recognition Project.
The Corning, NY-based project has demonstrated the effectiveness of the RTM (Reconsolidation of Traumatic Memories) Protocol in several clinical trials. The memorandum cites “an effective rate approaching 96% and permanently removes the impacts of the traumatic event(s).”
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Thursday, January 25, 2018
Commander Nessler Visits Watervliet Arsenal, Commends 204 Years of Service
Article and photos by John B. Snyder
As Legion leaders look on, assembler gets ready to stamp the Arsenal commander’s initials on a howitzer barrel. [See more photos on Facebook]
WATERVLIET ARSENAL, N.Y. — During a visit here Jan. 18, New York’s American Legion Department commander confirmed what the Arsenal workforce has known for more than 200 years — There is no other place in the world like the Watervliet Arsenal.
Rena Nessler, who made history last July when she became the first woman commander of the New York American Legion, said she has long wanted to visit the Army’s historic manufacturing center in upstate New York.
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Mid-Winter Conference Spotlight: Members, PTS Therapy and More
ALBANY — The 99th Mid-Winter Conference, held Jan. 19-21 at the Desmond Hotel and Conference Center, put a strong spotlight on several topics, such as membership and post-traumatic stress. It also offered a wealth of seminars and briefings on American Legion programs and services. [Mid-Winter photos] [Dept photo albums]
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Wednesday, January 17, 2018
Hundreds of Veterans Converging on Albany for Mid-Winter Conference
ALBANY — Jobs, post-traumatic stress, suicide prevention and other veterans’ issues will be on the minds of nearly 1,200 American Legion members as they gather Jan. 19-21 for the Department of New York’s 99th Annual Mid-Winter Conference at The Desmond Hotel and Conference Center here. Another 700 members of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Sons of the American Legion also will be addressing veteran and family issues as they hold concurrent meetings at nearby hotels on Wolf Road.
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Friday, January 12, 2018
Norfolk Legion Riders to Host Charity Ride in July
The American Legion Riders of John Adams Jr. Post 925 in Norfolk, NY will host their annual charity ride on July 14, 2018. Kickstands up at 11 a.m. at Post 925, located at 2 East High Street, Norfolk.
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Monday, January 08, 2018
NYS Legion Air Rifle Championships on Feb. 17 & 18
CICERO, NY — The American Legion Department of New York is holding its Junior Shooting Sporter Air Rifle Championships on Feb. 17 and 18, 2018.
Teams and individuals will compete in the three-position air rifle match, which will be held at Cicero American Legion Post 5575.
