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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
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Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Compliance Meeting on July 15 During Convention
A Compliance Meeting will take place during the Department Convention from 2 to 5 p.m. on Friday, July 15, featuring speakers from the State Liquor Authority and Gaming Commissions, Compliance Committee Chair Dennis McCarthy announced.
The meeting, which will also offer a Q & A session, will be held in the Carousel Room at the Holiday Inn Downtown Binghamton.
All Legionnaires are welcome.
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Tuesday, May 03, 2022
Legion Family Golf Tournament Tees Off on Aug. 5
The Department of New York Golf Committee is holding the Annual Legion Family Golf Tournament on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022, Chairman Auseklis Krumins announced. Info and Registration Form
Maple Hill Golf Course
The 18-hole, Captain & Crew event gets under way at 8:30 a.m. Aug. 5 at Maple Hill Golf Club, 1539 Conrad Road, Marathon, NY 13803.
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Program Book Ads Support the Department Convention
Information about securing ads in the Department Convention Program Book is now available here. A booster sheet is also included.
“As you are well aware, in order to host a Convention the magnitude of our organization, it requires an extensive fundraising campaign to support all activities including the sessions, buses and possibly a parade,” notes Convention Chair Robert Gardnere. “We hope your Post, Unit, Squadron, Riders Chapter, County or District will contribute by purchasing an ad in our Convention Book.”
