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Friday, March 10, 2023
Ian Chung Is 2023 State Oratorical Champ
FROM LEFT: Thomas Fernandez, Mary Kennedy, Department Oratorical Chair Anthony Paternostro, Department Commander David R. Riley, Sr., Joshua Zampella, 2023 Department Oratorical Champion Ian Chung, London Beachy, and Sons of the American Legion Detachment Commandder Timothy Van Patten II.
ALBANY — Ian Chung, a junior at Vestal Senior High School in Vestal, NY, is The American Legion New York State Oratorical Champion for 2023, Oratorical Chairman Anthony Paternostro announced.
This year’s contest was conducted on March 4, 2023, at the Crown Plaza-Desmond Hotel in Albany.
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Thursday, March 09, 2023
NY Homecoming for Jim Troiola on April 15-16
Team New York cordially invites members of the American Legion Family to attend the New York Homecoming Events on April 15-16 honoring National Commander Vincent J. “Jim” Troiola.The highlight Homecoming Luncheon takes place at noon Sunday, April 16, at the Crowne Plaze Albany – The Desmond Hotel (660 Albany-Shaker Rd., Albany).
Saturday features several options, which culminate in an evening of dining and dancing at Joseph E. Zaloga Post 1520.
During the day, there’s a choice of touring the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, visiting Rivers Casino in Schenectady, or touring the USS Slater in Albany.
See the fillable PDFs for details and ticket purchases as well as hotel reservations.
National Commander Troiola Homecoming Events
Homecoming Fillable Housing Form
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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Squadron 1682 Donates to Peer-To-Peer Veteran Support Program
NEW CITY, NY — Sons of The American Legion Squadron 1682 donated $2,500 to the Rockland County Joseph P. Dwyer Veteran Peer Support Program on Feb. 13. The Dwyer program was chosen due to its mission of suicide prevention and peer support for those with PTSD. The Dwyer mission is in keeping with The American Legion’s “Be the One” national campaign for suicide prevention.In attendance at the check presentation were Congressman Mike Lawler, representatives from State Sen. Bill Weber’s office and Town of Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann. The donation was presented by Squadron Commander Justin Elmendorf. Accepting the donation on behalf of the Dwyer program were Director Mark Woods and Outreach Specialist Ismael Quintana.
— by Justin Elmendorf
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Friday, February 17, 2023
Mid-Winter Sweepstakes Winners
The Department of New York has announced its Mid-Winter Sweepstakes winners.
$500 Winners
John P Flynn from Orangeburg NY 10962
James Tripodi from Churchville, NY
Warren Heist from Park Hill, KY
Jesse Vadney from Feura Bush, NY$2,500 winner – Gerald Acquilano from Geneva, NY
$5,000 winner – Thomas May from Cutchogue, NY
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Sunday, January 22, 2023
Dept. Puts Focus on Suicide Prevention; Awards $115,000 to Groups
Department Commander David R. Riley Sr. announces effort to stem veteran suicides and homelessness. At right is Department Adjutant James W. Casey.
ALBANY — Committed to reducing veteran suicide and homelessness, the New York State American Legion is awarding two grants totaling $115,000 to organizations helping veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or who are at risk of homelessness. American Legion Department of New York Commander David R. Riley Sr. announced the awards Jan. 21 during the Legion’s Mid-Winter Conference in Albany.
He also announced that the American Legion was bringing its “Be the One” suicide-prevention campaign to Legion Posts across the state. “If each Legion member is able to ‘be the one’ to reach out and help one veteran suffering from depression or other signs of post-traumatic stress, we’ll have a dramatic impact on the number of veterans taking their own lives,” Riley noted. He said the Legion wants to train members how to spot and talk to veterans exhibiting signs of PTSD.
Last July the American Legion Department of New York unveiled a $1.5 million fund for grants to address veteran suicide and homelessness. The latest grants are:
— $100,000 to the EquiCenter in Honeoye Falls, NY, to provide equine-assisted therapies for veterans.
— $15,000 to the Western New York Veterans Housing Coalition in Buffalo to help outfit apartments for veterans.
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Saturday, January 21, 2023
Winter Issue of ‘Legion New York’ Available
The winter 2023 issue of Legion New York Magazine was unveiled at the Mid-Winter Conference, held Jan. 20-22 in Albany at the Crowne Plaza – the Desmond Hotel.
In this issue:— the national commander’s visit to the eastern half of New York.
— an essay on the power of National Legion College by Janice Gravely.
— Babylon Post offering mind-body healing through yoga.
— ‘System Worth Saving’ town hall in Bronx.
— Holiday donations and meals offered by several posts.
— Long Island pipe band to perform at D-Day.
— Bethlehem highway named after legionnaire.
— Teddy Bear drive by Legion Riders.
— Honoring vets at nursing homes.
— Department vice commander is grand marshal.
— Legion at WNY Heroes Gala.
— Lee Legion at monument dedication.
— Post 737 dedicates anchor to Navy vets.
— Carthage Post provides grave marker for Viet vet.
— Senator honors Armonk Post.
— Photos of NY City Veterans Day Parade.
