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• Wednesday, August 11, 2021

  Summer Issue of Legion New York Mag Is Available

  The summer issue of Legion New York magazine is available for viewing and downloading.

  This issue provides a glimpse of a number of Legion Posts returning to some normal activity in time for Memorial Day as well as for other events.

  The magazine also features stories about:

  • a SAL member honored by the VA as national volunteer of the year.

  • racism and Black World War II vets.

  • Oneida County’s first woman commander.

  * Carthage Post’s first woman black commander.

  • Valhalla Post answering call for clothes and food.

  • East Amherst Post hosting National Guard disaster training.

  • the Legion coming to the aid of a veteran mom without heat.

  * Smith Post donating to Rescue Mission.

  * Legislation that would honor Women’s Army Corps vet.

  • Memorial honoring Chinese-American vets.

  * the State Oratorical Champion.

  * Erie County helping to distribute food.

  * a new priest who is Erie County chaplain.

  * a “welcome home” tribute to WWI vets.

  • Police Officer of the Year.

  • Legionnaire of the Year.

  • Depew Post honoring the Elks.

  • 2 from NY among Jr. Shooting finalists.

  • a park being named after Zaloga Post member.

  • a Long Island member in the media spotlight.

  * Oneida County honoring 100-year-old member.