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Saturday, January 25, 2020
Randall Fisher Is Featured Guest at Mid-Winter Conference
ALBANY — A future national American Legion commander – Randall Fisher of Kentucky – was the featured guest at the Department of New York’s Mid-Winter Conference.
The leading candidate to head the Legion in the 2021-22 year, Randall addressed the conference banquet Saturday, March 25, at the Desmond Hotel and Conference Center.
The banquet and a reception featuring the American Legion Yankee Doodle Band capped a day of meetings and seminars on veteran’s issues and a host of Legion programs.
National commander-candidate Randall Fisher (second from left) and Department Commander Michael McDermott enjoy a lighter moment during the Mid-Winter Conference. Joining McDermott in welcoming Fisher are New York American Legion Press Association President David Lockhart (left) and Press Association Secretary Kevin Harrington (right).
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Friday, January 24, 2020
Veteran’s Issues Top of Mind at Mid-Winter Conference
ALBANY – Hundreds of wartime veterans are converging on Albany this weekend (Friday evening through Sunday morning, Jan. 24-26) for The American Legion New York State Mid-Winter Conference, being held at the Desmond Hotel and Conference Center. Concurrent conferences are being held in Albany by the American Legion Auxiliary and the Sons of the American Legion.
They are discussing veteran’s issues and a host of American Legion programs for veterans, families, children and youth as well as other topics.
A special guest speaker is Randall Fisher of Kentucky, a leading candidate for national American Legion commander for 2021-22.
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Thursday, January 16, 2020
Legionnaires to Meet with Legislators at Annual Hill Day Event
Legionnaires from across New York State will converge on Albany Feb. 24 and 25 for The American Legion’s annual Legislative Hill Day to discuss veteran-related legislation and meet with state legislators.
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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.
