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Saturday, November 23, 2024
Check out the latest Legion New York Magazine (Autumn 2024)
The autumn issue of Legion New York Magazine puts the spotlight on the annual Department Convention, with a bevy of candid photos and an extensive report on awards and recognition.You will also find stories or feature articles on:
• New York’s Boys State program and the Marines.
• $100,000 grant to Homeward Bound Adirondacks
• Legion Baseball champions (senior and junior divisions).
• the Department Commander’s 9/11 Day of Service aboard the USS Intrepid.
• the Band of the Tonawandas taking the national title – again.
• NY team at national membership workshop.
• Harlem Post honoring its namesake, General Young.
• a parade for a World War II veteran.
• Legionnaire Mayfield inducted into Senate Veterans Hall of Fame.
• Legionnaire Gravely named Army Reserve ambassador.
• Rockville Centre Post donates $8,000. -
Sunday, November 17, 2024
Dept of NY donates $100,000 to Tunnel to Towers
Department of New York Commander Keith Koster felt it couldn’t be a more fitting Veterans Day tribute than to join an estimated 20,000 marchers in New York City’s annual parade and at the same time present a $100,000 donation to Tunnel to Towers to benefit wounded veterans and families who lost a parent in combat. Commander Koster and Adjutant James Casey made the check presentation.The donation was the latest in a series of grants the Department of New York has awarded to agencies and organizations that help veterans.
Video clip of the presentation
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Friday, November 08, 2024
Remember and Rejoice
By Keith Koster
Commander
American Legion Department of New YorkIt is needless to point out that Veterans Day is about remembering the sacrifices of all those who have served our country in the Armed Forces.
But it should also be a day of rejoicing – “rejoicing that American manhood and womanhood always have measured up to our responsibilities,” as an American Legion speech noted 70 years ago to celebrate the first Veterans Day. President Dwight Eisenhower had signed a proclamation in 1954 changing Armistice Day, which celebrated the end of World War I, to Veterans Day.
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Tuesday, November 05, 2024
Veterans Day Discounts and Freebies
The VA has compiled a list of Veterans Day free meals and discounts.
2024 Veterans Day discounts, free meals and other retail offers
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Membership Impact Report for October 2024
Here is the American Legion Membership Impact Report for October 2024.
