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  • Sunday, December 24, 2023

    Merry Christmas to All Our Armed Forces

    The American Legion Department of New York wishes a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of our brothers and sisters in arms, wherever they are serving – from the chilly air of Alaska to the warmer clime of the Mid-East.

    The spirit of the season follows wherever the U.S. military serves – including making sure Santa and his elves visit as many places as possible, bringing joy to the troops and especially children.

    Coast Guard Santa in Alaska

    Santa and his elves visit Old Harbor, Alaska, with an air crew from U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak and give presents to children as part of the Santa to the Villages program, Dec. 8, 2023. This program has been an annual event since 1974. The presents were courtesy of the Coast Guard’s Kodiak Spouses Association. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Shannon Kearney)

  • Tuesday, December 05, 2023

    Passing of PDC Doug Malin

    Past Department Commander and long-time Department Photographer Doug Malin passed away on Dec. 3, 2023, at the age of 82.

    “Doug served the New York American Legion in many ways over the years and is best known for his tireless work as Department Photographer,” notes Department Adjutant James Casey. “He was a friend and mentor to everyone who met him. Losing Doug is devasting to us all.”

    Doug Malin

    Doug Malin

    Doug served in the United States Marine Corps for 4 years and was active in The American Legion for much of his life, especially after retiring as a detective with the NYPD.

    He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ann, his three sons, five grandchildren, and sister, Donna McNamara.

    Visitation is on on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the T.J. McGowan Funeral Home, 71 Central Highway, Garnerville, NY 10923.  Funeral Mass is at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 7 at St. Gregory Barbarigo Church, 25 Cinder Road, Garnerville, NY 10923.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Legion, Dept. of NY, 1304 Park Blvd,. Troy, NY 12180, with notation for BE THE ONE, or the Multiple Myeloma Foundation.