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Wednesday, June 08, 2016
Veterans’ Job Expo June 10 in Latham
The “Hiring Our Heroes Expo” for veterans, service members, national guard and reservists, and spouses, takes place on Friday, June 10 at the New York National Guard Headquarters at 330 Old Niskayuna Road, Latham, NY 12110.
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Wednesday, June 01, 2016
Cuomo Approves Pension ‘Buy Back’ Bill for Public Employee Veterans
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday night signed a law designed to expand pension credits for public employees who served in the military
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Monday, May 30, 2016
Legionnaires Out in Force for Memorial Day
The American Legion led or co-sponsored Memorial Day ceremonies across the state and nation Monday as well as over the weekend. They joined in numerous community parades, too.
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Saturday, May 28, 2016
Memorial Day Brings Both a Smile and a Tear
James Yermas
We have a lot to reflect on this Memorial Day.
Veterans who are no longer with us. Veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice. Veterans who had an impact on us.
For those who personally touched us, Memorial Day allows us to savor their memory. To smile. And then, inside, to render a tearful salute.
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Thursday, May 26, 2016
Oratorical Contest An Opportunity to Hone Skills and Honor Vets
New York State American Legion Champion Melissa A. Woodford of New City, NY, was one of 53 contestants competing for national honors in the Legion’s oratorical contest held in Indianapolis, Indiana in April.
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Wednesday, May 25, 2016
Leading Candidate Sampson in Vets’ Hall of Fame
ALBANY – Vietnam-era veteran John B. Sampson, the leading candidate for 2016-2017 commander of the New York State American Legion, was inducted into the New York State Senate’s Veterans’ Hall of Fame on May 24.