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Friday, January 10, 2020
Mid-Winter Conference Agenda Features Seminars, Banquet, Yankee Doodle Band
A concert by the Yankee Doodle Band will precede the Saturday evening banquet.
The updated agenda for the Mid-Winter Conference is now available.
The conference takes place the weekend of Jan. 24-26 at the Desmond Hotel and Conference Center, 660 Albany Shaker Road, Albany.
It features seminars and meetings providing information and updates on a host of Legion topics.
A reception featuring The American Legion Yankee Doodle Band will precede Saturday’s banquet.
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Monday, December 23, 2019
American Legion Salutes Deployed Service Men and Women This Holiday Season
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ford Williams.
The American Legion Department of New York joins Santa Claus in saluting our service men and women who are deployed away from home this holiday season.
Recognizing that “Freedom is not free,” Legionnaires support and pray for our troops and their families.
“Thank you for your service and for your sacrifice.”
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Wednesday, December 11, 2019
5th District Raises Funds for Airport Military Courtesy Room
5th District Commander Lawrence Behling presents funds to an unidentified military lounge volunteer at Hancock International Airport, along with Jefferson County 3rd Vice Commander Judy Wallace (left), 5th District Auxiliary President Diane Butler (2nd from right), and Department Commander’s Aide Leslie Crossett (right).
Thanks to the Department of New York’ 5th District, the Gregory J. Harris Military Courtesy Room got a $3,000 boost to serve military men and women traveling through Syracuse’s Hancock International Airport.
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Wednesday, December 04, 2019
Legion Family College Application Now Available
The application to attend American Legion Family College of New York is now available on the Legion Family College page. -
Monday, November 11, 2019
Thank You for Your Selfless Service
A Veterans Day MessageMedal of Honor recipient David Bellavia rescued an infantry squad that was pinned down by machine gun fire. Staff Sgt. Bellavia’s actions during a pre-dawn mission on Nov. 10, 2004, made him the Iraq War’s first living recipient of the military’s highest award for valor.
Putting himself in harm’s way to save other soldiers is what sets him apart. But while his valor is exceptional, his mindset is common within the women and men who serve our great nation.
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Monday, October 07, 2019
Baseball Tournament Moving to Saugerties in 2020
Cantine Field in Saugerties will host the New York State American Legion Baseball Senior Tournament.
The New York State American Legion Baseball Senior Tournament is moving to Saugerties for the next three seasons.
