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Saturday, July 16, 2022
Rome Air Force Veteran David Riley Elected State Commander
Department Commander David R. Riley Sr.
U.S. Air Force veteran David R. Riley Sr. of Rome is the new state commander of The American Legion. His election as Department of New York commander concluded the 104th Annual Department Convention, held July 14-16 in Binghamton. During his one-year term, Riley will visit counties all around the state to share The American Legion message of veteran advocacy and community involvement.
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NY Legion Announces $1.5 Million Fund to Combat Vet Suicide, Homelessness
First 2 Grants Fund PTSD Treatment, Aid Housing for Women with Children
2021-2022 Department Commander Frank LaMarsh presents check for $100,000 to Dr. Frank Bourke and Dr. Loree Sutton (retired Army brigadier general) from the Research and Recognition Project. The presentation took place Friday, July 15, during The American Legion Department of New York’s 104th Convention at the Veterans Memorial Arena in Binghamton.
The American Legion in New York State has established a $1.5 million fund to address veteran suicide and homelessness.
Request for Proposal
In unveiling the fund July 15 during the Legion’s state convention in Binghamton, American Legion Department of New York Commander Frank LaMarsh also announced the fund’s first two grant awards:
• $100,000 to fund a pilot project to expand and measure the RTM ProtocolTM treatment for veterans suffering from post traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD).
• $34,450 to outfit a home for homeless women veterans with children.
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Thursday, July 07, 2022
Convention Program
The Convention Program and Hotel Agenda for the Department Convention in Binghamton are available here. The Convention takes place July 13 to 16.
Convention Program | Dept. Convention Hotel Agenda
