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Thursday, July 28, 2022
Gabe Mui Is Legionnaire of the Year
All ten districts submitted their Legionnaires of the Year for consideration, with First District’s Gabe Mui being selected as Department Legionnaire of the Year, Chairman Joseph Goonan announced at the 104th Annual Convention in Binghamton in July.
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Friday, July 22, 2022
Sweepstakes Winners at 104th Convention
Here are the Sweepstakes donation winners announced at the 104th Department of New York Convention:
$500 Winners
William S Park of Rome, NY
Joseph I Mann of Pittsford, NY
Milton Munson of Clearwater, Fl.
Edward Jackson of Clinton, NY$1000 Winner
Giles Wagoner of Selkirk, NY$2500 Winner
Richard E Edgar of Redwood, NYGrand Prize $5,000
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Thursday, July 21, 2022
RFP for Veteran Suicide and Homelessness Prevention
The American Legion Department of New York has established a grant program to combat veteran suicide and homelessness, and is seeking proposals that would bring tangible aid or research to at-risk veterans. For details, please review the Request for Proposal (RFP).
Cover Letter and RFP for Veteran Suicide and Homelessness Prevention
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Summer Issue of ‘Legion New York’ Magazine Now Available
The 2022 summer issue of Legion New York Magazine — whidh was distributed at the 104th Department Convention in Binghamton July 14-16 — is now available as a digital magazine.
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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.
