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Sunday, November 17, 2024
Dept of NY donates $100,000 to Tunnel to Towers
Department of New York Commander Keith Koster felt it couldn’t be a more fitting Veterans Day tribute than to join an estimated 20,000 marchers in New York City’s annual parade and at the same time present a $100,000 donation to Tunnel to Towers to benefit wounded veterans and families who lost a parent in combat. Commander Koster and Adjutant James Casey made the check presentation.The donation was the latest in a series of grants the Department of New York has awarded to agencies and organizations that help veterans.
Video clip of the presentation
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Friday, November 08, 2024
Remember and Rejoice
By Keith Koster
Commander
American Legion Department of New YorkIt is needless to point out that Veterans Day is about remembering the sacrifices of all those who have served our country in the Armed Forces.
But it should also be a day of rejoicing – “rejoicing that American manhood and womanhood always have measured up to our responsibilities,” as an American Legion speech noted 70 years ago to celebrate the first Veterans Day. President Dwight Eisenhower had signed a proclamation in 1954 changing Armistice Day, which celebrated the end of World War I, to Veterans Day.
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Tuesday, November 05, 2024
Veterans Day Discounts and Freebies
The VA has compiled a list of Veterans Day free meals and discounts.
2024 Veterans Day discounts, free meals and other retail offers
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Membership Impact Report for October 2024
Here is the American Legion Membership Impact Report for October 2024.
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Thursday, October 24, 2024
Tops Offers Veterans Day Discount for Vets
On Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, Tops Friendly Markets will offer an 11 percent discount off of a total order to all veterans and their immediate family members who shop at any Tops location, Tops President Ron Ferri announced on Oct. 24.
“Customers should present proof of service that they, or a family member living in the same household, are a U.S. Veteran, active duty, reserve or retired military personnel to automatically receive an 11 percent discount off of their total purchase that day.”
Ferri added: “I would like to personally thank the men and women that protect(ed) our great nation. Your sacrifices are immeasurable and we are forever grateful for your service.”
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Wednesday, October 02, 2024
Membership Impact Report for September
Check out the American Legion Membership Impact Report for September 2024.
