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• Saturday, January 23, 2021

  Read the Latest Issue of ‘Legion New York’ Magazine

  The latest issue of Legion New York Magazine is available online.

  This winter edition spotlights American Legion activity across the state in spite of the pandemic, such as:

  • the Department of New York supporting veterans’ shelters.

  • the Department honoring a corrections officer and 911 dispatcher.

  • Perry Post being an example of posts finding ways to adapt, overcome.

  • Erie County giving an award.

  • Chautauqua County supporting a vets van.

  • Malverne veteran being honored.

  • Legion helping Lynbrook commemorate Vets Day.

  • Orchard Park Post moving to new home.

  • Erie Count and 8th District honoring a police officer.

  • Post sponsoring blood drive at Sing Sing.

  • Rockville Centre holding law-and-order night.

  • Valhalla Post finding ways to keep busy.

  • Awarding PNC Kogutek scholarships.

  • Remembering Pearl Harbor in Rockville Centre.

  • Abundant gratitude in Massena.

  • Olean Post holding first public event since COVID struck.

  The magazine also features articles on an Army museum modeling its exhibits after NY National Guardsmen (including Legion members); a Boys State governor writing legislation that Congress passed; Jim Troiola’s campaign for national commander; and the dedication of western New York veterans cemetery.