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Monday, October 07, 2019
Baseball Tournament Moving to Saugerties in 2020
Cantine Field in Saugerties will host the New York State American Legion Baseball Senior Tournament.
The New York State American Legion Baseball Senior Tournament is moving to Saugerties for the next three seasons.
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Sunday, October 06, 2019
Vets Make a Better Role Model, Dept. Commander Says
During a swing through Central New York, Department Commander Mike McDermott, Department Auxiliary President Linda Tome and Sons Detachment Commander Dennis George brought their message of support to local veterans and families. Here they address members of Utica Post 229 before touring the Military Rehabilitation Program at Sitrin Healthcare. Photos by R. Stronach.
“Young people look up to veterans.”
That’s something New York State American Legion Commander Michael McDermott says he discovered in his travels around the state.
Speaking at a testimonial dinner in Rome Oct. 4, McDermott encouraged Legion Posts to hold or sponsor more activities for youth and families. It’s something he remembers fondly participating in as a kid himself.
The 130 attendees erupted into cheers and applause when he went on to say:
“Isn’t it a lot better to have a veteran as a role model than a football player who refuses to stand up for the national anthem?”
