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Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Winter Issue of Legion New York Magazine
The winter 2026 issue of Legion New York Magazine is available online.
It features articles such as:
• NY Yankees host Legion Family members.• Legion Baseball players visit vets in hospital.
• Greece Post 468 and Kingston Post 150 are senior and junior baseball champions, respectively.
• NY Legionnaire serves as national historian.
• An overview of the Department Convention in words and pictures.
• Owego Post 401 wins Department Golf Tournament.
• Coverage of America’s Veterans Day Parade in NYC.
• Other news about Posts and Legionnaires.
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Saturday, January 31, 2026
Giants Quarterback Surprises Legionnaire with Trip to Super Bowl
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart has announced a once-in-a-lifetime surprise for a decorated Navy veteran and lifelong NFL fan from Schoharie County. Dart said he was gifting Past Department of New York Commander Gary Schacher a trip to San Francisco to attend Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8, including an in-person meeting with Dart and other current and former NFL stars before the game. Schacher is a community leader in Cobleskill who served in the Navy and Naval Reserves for 26 years before retiring as an E-7 Gunner’s Mate Chief Petty Officer (GMC). -
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Mid-Winter Conference Sweepstakes Winners
The winners of the 2026 Mid-Winter Conference Sweepstakes are:
· $5,000.00 Denis F O’Sullivan, Mineola
· $2,000.00 John J Hassett, Malverne
· $1,000.00 Francisco Bermudez Jr, Freeport
· $500.00 Vincent Pinto, Islip
· $250.00 David S. Kingsley, Cortlandt Manor
· $250.00 Elmer T. Gayhart, Buffalo
· $250.00 Harry R. Inman, New Hartford
$250.00 William F. Halvorsen of East Rockaway
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Monday, December 15, 2025
Reservation Deadline for Mid-Winter Conference Is Jan. 5
Deadline for registration, hotel reservation, vouchers, and dinner reservations is Jan. 5.
See below for the updated tentative agenda and see the Mid-Winter Conference page for other necessary information. The conference takes place Jan. 16-18 at the Crowne Plaza-Desmond Hotel in Albany.
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Tuesday, November 04, 2025
Veterans Form the Bedrock of Our Freedom
By John R. Miga
Department Commander
The American Legion Department of New York
John R Miga
On this Veterans Day, we pause with reverence to honor the men and women who have worn the uniform of our nation. Their courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to duty form the bedrock of our freedom.
From the windswept battlefields of distant lands to the quiet strength of those who served at home, every veteran has carried the weight of liberty on their shoulders. They are not just defenders of our country—they are stewards of its ideals.
Here in New York, we are privileged to witness the enduring legacy of service. In our communities, our posts, and our homes, veterans continue to lead, inspire, and serve. Whether mentoring youth, responding to disasters, or standing watch at memorials, their devotion never wavers.
As Commander of the Department of New York, I am humbled by the honor of representing such extraordinary individuals. I pledge that the American Legion will remain steadfast in its mission: to advocate for veterans, preserve our history, and uphold the values that make this nation great.
Let us remember that honoring veterans is not confined to a single day. It is a lifelong commitment—reflected in how we care for those who served, how we teach future generations, and how we live as citizens worthy of their sacrifice.
To every veteran: thank you. Your service is remembered, your legacy cherished, and your example followed.
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Monday, October 27, 2025
Tops Markets Offer Vets Day Discount
On Tuesday, November 11, Tops Friendly Markets will once again offer an 11 percent discount off a total order to all veterans and their immediate family members who shop at any Tops location. 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.
“Throughout the year we recognize the service of the men and women who fought and continue to fight for our country’s freedom,” noted Tops President Ron Ferri. “On Veterans Day, we are especially reminded of their bravery, heroism and we honor their contributions.”
