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Friday, June 21, 2019
Altamont Poker Run on Aug. 24 Benefits Vets Programs
Helderberg American Legion Riders Chapter from Altamont Post 977 is sponsoring the 7th Annual Poker Run on Saturday, Aug. 24 (rain or shine). -
Thursday, June 20, 2019
Supreme Court Ruling on Cross Hailed as ‘Victory for Freedom’
The U.S. Supreme Court today ruled in favor of protecting the Bladensburg Peace Cross, which sits on public land in Maryland.Department of New York Commander Gary Schacher called the 7-2 Supreme Court ruling “a victory for freedom.”
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Sunday, June 16, 2019
Monroe County Honors Legion at Red Wings Baseball Game
American Legion Day at Rochester Red Wings game.
ROCHESTER – Monroe County celebrated American Legion Day at the Rochester Red Wings AAA baseball game on Sunday, June 16.
Monroe County American Legion Vice Commander Charles Clark receives proclamation from Monroe County Executive Cheryl Dinolfo at the Rochester Red Wings baseball game
County Executive Cheryl Dinolfo presented a proclamation to County Vice Commander Charles Clark prior to the start of the game.
“Happy 100th Anniversary to The American Legion…,” Dinolfo declared in a follow-up Facebook post. “It was great to see everyone at the Rochester Red Wings AAA baseball game today. Alongside County (Vice) Commander and Irondequoit’s own Charlie Clark, we proclaimed today to be American Legion Day in Monroe County to recognize the incredible service that Legionnaires provide to their fellow service members, veterans, and our entire community. We are fortunate to have you!”
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Friday, June 14, 2019
NY Legion Leaders Demonstrate Flag Etiquette on ‘Fox & Friends First’
Department Commander Gary Schacher and Department Legislative Chair Frank LaMarsh appeared on the early morning TV show, Fox & Friends First, today.
They helped to celebrate Flag Day by showing proper flag etiquette — demonstrating the proper folding of Old Glory.
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Thursday, June 13, 2019
Wake Up to Legion Leaders Talking Flag Etiquette on ‘Fox & Friends First’
Commander Gary Schacher and Legislative Chair Frank LaMarsh
Department of New York leaders are commemorating Flag Day with an appearance on the early morning TV show, Fox & Friends First.
Department Commander Gary Schacher and Legislative Chair Frank LaMarsh will discuss flag etiquette on the live TV show. They are scheduled to appear on set at 4:40 a.m. Friday, June 14.
A clip of their appearance may run again on the show, or later on Fox & Friends.
Fox & Friends First airs on Fox News Channel every weekday from 4 to 6 a.m. ET. Fox & Friends airs from 6 to 10 a.m.
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Tuesday, June 04, 2019
Enjoy a Ball Game (or 2) with Your American Legion Family!
Exclusive prices and seating
As part of The American Legion’s year-long Centennial celebration, the Department of New York is hosting American Legion Day on Friday, July 5 at Citi Field with the Mets and catching a game with the Yankees on Sunday, July 14 at Yankee Stadium.
