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Sunday, January 26, 2014
Conference Focuses on Vets, Membership, Getting Word Out
ALBANY — Not only does the public know little about what the American Legion does, but also many members, so getting the word out is a vital need. That was a message from Michael Helm, the leading candidate for national commander, who stopped in at the Public Relations Workshop at the Department’s Mid-Winter Conference, held Jan. 24-26 at the Desmond Hotel and Conference Center.
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Thursday, January 23, 2014
Legion Urges 5% Set-Aside in State Budget for Disabled Vets
ALBANY — The American Legion Department of New York is urging Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature to enact a five percent set-aside in the state budget that would give some preferences in awarding government contracts to businesses owned by disabled military veterans.
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Jobs, Suicide, Benefit Cuts Among Issues at Mid-Winter Conference
ALBANY — Jobs, suicide prevention and retiree benefit cuts will be on the minds of nearly 1,200 American Legion members as they gather this weekend (Jan. 24-26) for the New York State American Legion’s 95th Annual Mid-Winter Conference at The Desmond Hotel and Conference Center here. Another 700 members of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Sons of the American Legion also will be addressing veterans and family issues as they hold concurrent meetings at nearby hotels.
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Friday, January 17, 2014
VA in Batavia Opens H.O.P.E. Center for Women
BATAVIA — More women veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can benefit from a new residential facility that opened Jan. 10 at the VA Western New York Health Care System’s Batavia campus.
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Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Cuomo Orders Flags at Half Staff for Dick Pedro
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has directed that flags on state government buildings be flown at half-staff on Thursday, January 16, 2014, in recognition of Richard M. Pedro and his lifelong dedication to serving Veterans. Mr. Pedro, who led The American Legion Department of New York as adjutant for nearly three decades, passed away in Owego on January 10, 2014 at the age of 87.
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Monday, January 13, 2014
Webster Post Helps Visiting Military Wife
WEBSTER, N.Y. — A military wife in need could be headed home this week, thanks to Cottreall-Warner American Legion Post 942 in Webster, WHAM TV 13 reported.