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Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Summer issue of Legion New York Mag
The summer issue of Legion New York magazine, which was distributed at the 108th Department Convention July 16-18, spotlights Legion happenings around the state, such as:a• Legion couple getting to thank rescuers.
• Hopewell Junction Post hosting a 5K for U.S. birthday.
• New York’s oratorical chair in national spotlight.
• Buffalo-Niagara Honor Flight.
• National commander visiting New York.
• 10 unclaimed remains getting proper burial.
• Kogutek Scholarships.
• Oliver being inducted into Vets Hall of Fame.
• Owego Post bowling first place.
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Sunday, July 19, 2026
Convention Puts Focus on First Respnders
Northeast Officer of Year Jason Beichner with his family and 2025-2026 Department Commander John Miga.
The 108th Department Convention, held at the Syracuse Marriott Downtown July 16-18, put the focus on the outstanding work of first responders.
In announcing this year’s honorees, Committee Chair Cynthia Nelson said she was “excited to report” that last year’s officer of the year, Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Deputy Jason Beichner, “was selected by the National Committee on Law and Order to receive the Northeast Regional Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award.” Beichner was cited for saving the life of a motorcyclist who had a partiallysevered leg in a crash as well as for working with his K9 partner to find missing persons and capture fleeing suspects.This year’s honorees included: read more »
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Saturday, July 18, 2026
Newly Elected State Commander Puts Focus on Youth
“Today’s youth is tomorrow’s future.”
That’s the theme and focus for newly elected New York State American Legion Commander Thomas R. Schreck.
“I will be pushing the youth programs,” noted Schreck, a U.S. Navy veteran whose election as American Legion Department of New York commander culminated the 108th annual Department Convention, held July 16-18 in Syracuse.
He pointed to such Legion programs as Boys State, Girls State, Junior Shooting, Oratorical, and Scholarships.
In particular, “I’m pushing” for the expansion of Boys State, which immerses high school juniors into the governmental and political arenas on the city, county and state levels. read more »
