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Monday, March 02, 2020
Legion Family Homecoming Celebration Is May 15-16
The American Legion Family Homecoming Celebration takes place May 15 and 16 at Vernon Downs Casino Hotel in honor of Department Commander Michael McDermott, Department President Linda Tome and Detachment Commander Dennis George.
Friday features a “Night at the Races” with a buffet dinner.
Saturday is the celebration dinner.
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Thursday, February 27, 2020
Treating PTS Is a Top Legislative Priority
Commander Mike McDermott with State Sen. James Seward
ALBANY — Advocating for alternative therapies to treat post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injury remains a top legislative priority for The American Legion Department of New York.
That message was conveyed to state legislators and senators during the Legion’s Legislative Hill Day, held Feb. 25. Leading the annual Hill Day were Department Commander Michael McDermott, Department Adjutant James Casey and Department Legislative Chair Dorothy Button.
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Monday, February 24, 2020
National Legislative Priorities
A pamphlet on The American Legion’s 2020 National Legislative Priorities for 2020 is now available on the Department website’s Resources page, reports Past Department Commander V. James Troiola, who chairs the National Legislative Commission.
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Monday, February 17, 2020
Latest ‘Legion New York’ Magazine Available Online
The latest issue of Legion New York Magazine is available online.
This spring/winter 2020 issue was distributed at the Mid-Winter Conference in late January.
Some highlights:• A field of metal poppies pays tribute to vets in Livingston County.
• Department leaders visit counties across the state.
• A roundup of the Department and National Conventions.
• New York’s Doughboy Color Guard is in national spotlight.
• A look at the Boys State governor.
• New York’s baseball champions.
• Taps for a Medal of Honor Legionnaire.
• Golf clubs for deployed troops. -
Thursday, February 06, 2020
Malone to Host Legion Bowling Tournament in April/May
MALONE — The 71st Annual New York State American Legion Family Bowling Tournament takes place over four weekends in April and May, 2020, in Malone, attracting bowlers from posts, units, squadrons and cha pters across the Department of New York. Click here for entry form/details.Hosted by American Legion Post 219 of Malone, the tournament is being held at Lucky Strike Lanes, 36 Woodward Street, Malone. The dates are April 4-5, April 25-26, May 2-3 and May 16-17.
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Saturday, January 25, 2020
Randall Fisher Is Featured Guest at Mid-Winter Conference
ALBANY — A future national American Legion commander – Randall Fisher of Kentucky – was the featured guest at the Department of New York’s Mid-Winter Conference.
The leading candidate to head the Legion in the 2021-22 year, Randall addressed the conference banquet Saturday, March 25, at the Desmond Hotel and Conference Center.
The banquet and a reception featuring the American Legion Yankee Doodle Band capped a day of meetings and seminars on veteran’s issues and a host of Legion programs.
National commander-candidate Randall Fisher (second from left) and Department Commander Michael McDermott enjoy a lighter moment during the Mid-Winter Conference. Joining McDermott in welcoming Fisher are New York American Legion Press Association President David Lockhart (left) and Press Association Secretary Kevin Harrington (right).
