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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Squadron 1682 Donates to Peer-To-Peer Veteran Support Program
NEW CITY, NY — Sons of The American Legion Squadron 1682 donated $2,500 to the Rockland County Joseph P. Dwyer Veteran Peer Support Program on Feb. 13. The Dwyer program was chosen due to its mission of suicide prevention and peer support for those with PTSD. The Dwyer mission is in keeping with The American Legion’s “Be the One” national campaign for suicide prevention.In attendance at the check presentation were Congressman Mike Lawler, representatives from State Sen. Bill Weber’s office and Town of Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann. The donation was presented by Squadron Commander Justin Elmendorf. Accepting the donation on behalf of the Dwyer program were Director Mark Woods and Outreach Specialist Ismael Quintana.
— by Justin Elmendorf
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Friday, February 17, 2023
Mid-Winter Sweepstakes Winners
The Department of New York has announced its Mid-Winter Sweepstakes winners.
$500 Winners
John P Flynn from Orangeburg NY 10962
James Tripodi from Churchville, NY
Warren Heist from Park Hill, KY
Jesse Vadney from Feura Bush, NY$2,500 winner – Gerald Acquilano from Geneva, NY
$5,000 winner – Thomas May from Cutchogue, NY
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Sunday, January 22, 2023
Dept. Puts Focus on Suicide Prevention; Awards $115,000 to Groups
Department Commander David R. Riley Sr. announces effort to stem veteran suicides and homelessness. At right is Department Adjutant James W. Casey.
ALBANY — Committed to reducing veteran suicide and homelessness, the New York State American Legion is awarding two grants totaling $115,000 to organizations helping veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or who are at risk of homelessness. American Legion Department of New York Commander David R. Riley Sr. announced the awards Jan. 21 during the Legion’s Mid-Winter Conference in Albany.
He also announced that the American Legion was bringing its “Be the One” suicide-prevention campaign to Legion Posts across the state. “If each Legion member is able to ‘be the one’ to reach out and help one veteran suffering from depression or other signs of post-traumatic stress, we’ll have a dramatic impact on the number of veterans taking their own lives,” Riley noted. He said the Legion wants to train members how to spot and talk to veterans exhibiting signs of PTSD.
Last July the American Legion Department of New York unveiled a $1.5 million fund for grants to address veteran suicide and homelessness. The latest grants are:
— $100,000 to the EquiCenter in Honeoye Falls, NY, to provide equine-assisted therapies for veterans.
— $15,000 to the Western New York Veterans Housing Coalition in Buffalo to help outfit apartments for veterans.
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Saturday, January 21, 2023
Winter Issue of ‘Legion New York’ Available
The winter 2023 issue of Legion New York Magazine was unveiled at the Mid-Winter Conference, held Jan. 20-22 in Albany at the Crowne Plaza – the Desmond Hotel.
In this issue:— the national commander’s visit to the eastern half of New York.
— an essay on the power of National Legion College by Janice Gravely.
— Babylon Post offering mind-body healing through yoga.
— ‘System Worth Saving’ town hall in Bronx.
— Holiday donations and meals offered by several posts.
— Long Island pipe band to perform at D-Day.
— Bethlehem highway named after legionnaire.
— Teddy Bear drive by Legion Riders.
— Honoring vets at nursing homes.
— Department vice commander is grand marshal.
— Legion at WNY Heroes Gala.
— Lee Legion at monument dedication.
— Post 737 dedicates anchor to Navy vets.
— Carthage Post provides grave marker for Viet vet.
— Senator honors Armonk Post.
— Photos of NY City Veterans Day Parade.
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Friday, December 09, 2022
Mid-Winter Session Focuses on Female Vet Resources, Empowerment
ALBANY — The Mid-Winter Conference is introducing a new Department of New York committee called ALIVE. The presenter is Janice Gravely. The session begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, in High Street Meeting Room 28 at the Crowne Plaza-Desmond.
Formerly known as WINAL, the committee aims to:
— empower female veterans with knowledge and resources to navigate within their organizations to positively influence change.
— serve as a safe place, resource, and champion for women (and men) who have experienced sexual harassment and assault (Ombudsman Resolution).
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Thursday, December 08, 2022
Mid-Winter Conference Agenda Now Available
The schedule for the Mid-Winter Conference is now available, along with information on hotel accommodations and the conference banquet. See the Conference Page.
