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  • Thursday, February 27, 2020

    Treating PTS Is a Top Legislative Priority

    Commander Mike McDermott with Sen. James Seward

    Commander Mike McDermott with State Sen. James Seward

    ALBANY — Advocating for alternative therapies to treat post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injury remains a top legislative priority for The American Legion Department of New York.

    That message was conveyed to state legislators and senators during the Legion’s Legislative Hill Day, held Feb. 25. Leading the annual Hill Day were Department Commander Michael McDermott, Department Adjutant James Casey and Department Legislative Chair Dorothy Button.

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  • Monday, February 24, 2020

    National Legislative Priorities

    A pamphlet on The American Legion’s 2020 National Legislative Priorities for 2020 is now available on the Department website’s Resources page, reports Past Department Commander V. James Troiola, who chairs the National Legislative Commission.

     

  • Monday, February 17, 2020

    Latest ‘Legion New York’ Magazine Available Online

    The latest issue of Legion New York Magazine is available online.

    This spring/winter 2020 issue was distributed at the Mid-Winter Conference in late January.

    Cover LegionNY WINTER SPRING 2020 167x218Some highlights:

    • A field of metal poppies pays tribute to vets in Livingston County.
    • Department leaders visit counties across the state.
    • A roundup of the Department and National Conventions.
    • New York’s Doughboy Color Guard is in national spotlight.
    • A look at the Boys State governor.
    • New York’s baseball champions.
    • Taps for a Medal of Honor Legionnaire.
    • Golf clubs for deployed troops.

  • Thursday, February 06, 2020

    Malone to Host Legion Bowling Tournament in April/May

    bowling banner MALONE — The 71st Annual New York State American Legion Family Bowling Tournament takes place over four weekends in April and May, 2020, in Malone, attracting bowlers from posts, units, squadrons and cha  pters across the Department of New York. Click here for entry form/details.

    Hosted by American Legion Post 219 of Malone, the tournament is being held at Lucky Strike Lanes, 36 Woodward Street, Malone. The dates are April 4-5, April 25-26, May 2-3 and May 16-17.

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