Home About Us Officers Auxiliary Sons Membership Programs Events Galleries Links Flag Newsletters Contact Shirts Member Bus Supporters Woodstock, NY American Legion Post 1026 10 Hillcrest Avenue Woodstock NY 12498 (845) 679-8401 Presidential Proclamation--Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week A PROCLAMATION As a Nation, we rely on law enforcement officers to keep our neighborhoods safe, enforce our laws, and respond in times of crisis. These men and women sustain peace and order across America, and we look to them as models of courage and integrity. This week, we honor their extraordinary service and sacrifice, and we remember the fallen heroes whose selfless acts have left behind safer streets and stronger communities. Funerals in New York State There are new limits coming for protests at military funerals in New York State. Governor Cuomo has signed two laws to triple the buffer zone from 100 to 300 feet for protests around religious services, funerals, burials or memorials. The state and municipalities will also be able to establish 1,000 foot zones around funerals on public land and require permits for related demonstrations. Protesters who violate the law will face fines. The laws begin to take effect in March of 2012. Veterans Service Agencies Veteran's Service Agency 308 Flatbush Avenue Kingston, NY 12401 Phone: 845-340-3190 The Veterans' Service Agency provides assistance to County veterans and their families with the benefits that they may be entitled to through the Veterans' Administration. Service areas include pensions, compensation, benefits, tax exemptions, employment, VA home loans, and much more. Website Veterans Administration Albany VA Medical Center: Samuel S. Stratton Website Castle Point Campus of the VA Hudson Valley Health Care System Website My HealtheVet My HealtheVet is VA's award-winning e-health Website, which offers Veterans, active duty service members, their dependents and caregivers anywhere, anytime Internet access to VA health care information and services. My HealtheVet is a free, online Personal Health Record that empowers Veterans to become informed partners in their health care. Website Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) Kingston Outpatient Clinic 63 Hurley Avenue Kingston, NY 12401 Phone (845) 331-8322 Hours Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. American Legion Headquarters The American Legion National Headquarters 700 N. Pennsylvania St. P.O. Box 1055 Indianapolis, IN 46206 Phone: (317) 630-1200 Website mylegion.org is a website through the America Legion designed to connect members of The American Legion to their Post and Department leadership, other veterans with similar interests, and the vast array of services offered at every level of the organization. You can create a profile and get connected with other members and keep up-to-date with news from your Post and Department and get invitations to local events and Post celebrations. Website American Legion Department of New York The American Legion Department of New York 112 State Street Suite 1300 Albany, NY 12207 Website American Legion Ulster County American Legion Cook-Taylor Post 111170 South Main Street Ellenville, NY 12428 845-647-6420 email: amerlegion111@aol.com Saugerties Post 30 John Street Saugerties, NY 845-246-6769 Kingston Post 150 18 West O'Reilly Kingston, NY 12401 845-338-1845 Newburgh Post 1420 Union Avenue Newburgh, NY 845-564-7900 New Paltz Post 176 Post meets the second Wednesday of the month at the VFW Post on Rt 208 New Paltz, NY, l2561. Pine Bush Post 1308 Martin Street Pine Bush, NY 845-744-9987 Phoenicia Post 950 Old Rt. 28 Phoenicia, NY 845-688-2950 Port Ewen Post 1298 PO Box 627 Port Ewen, NY 12466 845-331-0549 Town of Ulster Post 1748 Potter Hill Road Lake Katrine, NY 845-336-7133 Highland Post 193 84 Grand, Highland, NY 845-691-8492 Rosendale-Tillson Post 1219 Springtown Road, Tillson, NY 845-658-9921 Woodstock American Legion Post 1026 10 Hillcrest Avenue Woodstock, NY 12498 845-679-8401 New York State Division of Veterans' Affairs 5 Empire State Plaza 28th FloorAlbany, NY 12223 1-888-VETSNYS (838-7697) Website USO Since before the United States entered World War II, the USO (United Service Organizations) has been the bridge between the American public and the U.S. military. In times of peace and war, the USO has consistently delivered its special brand of comfort, morale and recreational services to the military. The USO, a congressionally chartered, private, nonprofit organization, relies on the generosity of individuals and corporations to support USO activities. Website American Legion Riders Chapter 1298 Ulster County, NY Website National American Legion Riders Website True to the Legion's grassroots tradition, each chapter manages its programs at the post level, where the best ideas are born. The Riders are part of many projects and events Wounded Warrior Care The Office of Wounded Warrior Care and Transition Policy ensures wounded, ill, injured and transitioning servicemembers receive high quality services and seamless transition support through proactive leadership, responsive policy, effective oversight, and interagency collaboration. Website The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund was established in 2000 to provide financial support for the dependents of United States military personnel lost in performance of their duty. This continued an effort begun in 1982 by Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher, founders of the Intrepid Museum Foundation and the Fisher House Foundation. Following the bombing of the U.S. Marine barracks in Beirut in 1982, the Fishers sent contributions of $10,000 to every child who lost a parent in the attack. Until Zachary's passing in 1999, the Fishers made hundreds of similar contributions following military losses. These gifts, usually of $25,000, were intended to assist military families through any financial hardships they might face following the loss of their loved ones. This tradition was carried on by Zachary's nephews, Arnold, Richard and Tony Fisher, who quietly supported these efforts through the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. Website Patriot Hills of New York We have a mission to take care of those who have sacrificed so much to defend our freedom. To provide a safe haven where our nation's veterans and their loved ones can reconnect. To provide access to needed services for our military personnel and their families. They did their part... they gave of themselves for us... it's our turn to give back to them. Website