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Friday, January 12, 2018
Norfolk Legion Riders to Host Charity Ride in July
The American Legion Riders of John Adams Jr. Post 925 in Norfolk, NY will host their annual charity ride on July 14, 2018. Kickstands up at 11 a.m. at Post 925, located at 2 East High Street, Norfolk.
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Monday, January 08, 2018
NYS Legion Air Rifle Championships on Feb. 17 & 18
CICERO, NY — The American Legion Department of New York is holding its Junior Shooting Sporter Air Rifle Championships on Feb. 17 and 18, 2018.
Teams and individuals will compete in the three-position air rifle match, which will be held at Cicero American Legion Post 5575.
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Sunday, December 31, 2017
A Fresh Start for Our Legion Family!
by Rena Nessler, commander
January not only marks a new year, it signifies a new beginning – a fresh start.
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Friday, December 29, 2017
Convention Fundraising in Progress
Support Services of New York is now contacting both businesses and individuals to help raise funds in support of the 100th Department Convention to be held in Rochester, NY this coming July.
Should you be contacted, these calls are legitimate.
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Friday, December 01, 2017
Buffalo WWI Exhibit Features Legion Honorees
Two World War I veterans, whose names grace Buffalo area American Legion Posts, are featured in a new World War I Exhibit at the Buffalo & Erie County Downtown Public Library, 1 Lafayette Square, Buffalo, reports Past 8th District Commander Jim Bojanowski.
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Thursday, November 30, 2017
VA to Start Limited Use of HBOT for PTSD
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced Nov. 29 that it will offer Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) as a treatment option for a small number of veterans with persistent post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms resistant to standard options. Treatment initially will be offered in California and Oklahoma.
The American Legion Department of New York has been advocating HBOT as an alternative treatment for post traumatic stress and minor traumatic brain injury.
