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Oneida County Sheriff's Office Honored

Jim Rondenelli — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:18:57 +0000

Color the Oneida County Sheriff's Office red, white and blue.

Sheriff Rob Maciol and Undersheriff Robert Swenszkowski were presented the Amercian Legion's Red, White and Blue Award today by Peter Cardone, Junior, the commander of Fort Schuyler Post 12-90

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Bartender Fired for Reporting Drunk Driver

Drew Weisholtz — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 23:00:53 +0000

It may sound hard to believe, but trying to stop a drunk driver has actually cost a woman her job.

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SUNYIT Hosts Annual Central New York Veterans Expo

Gino Geruntino — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 19:06:19 +0000

Marcy, NY (WIBX) - SUNYIT welcomed hundreds of veterans who met with support groups and organizations during the college's 6th annual Central New York Veterans Expo.

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Sheriff's Office Looking For Help From Public In Taberg Stabbing

Kristine Bellino — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 18:22:03 +0000

Oriskany, NY (WIBX) - Oneida County Sheriffs are looking for the public's help investigating a stabbing that took place this weekend at the American Legion in Taberg.

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St. Luke's Home Visited By American Legion Baseball Players

Gino Geruntino — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 20:28:38 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - With the 2012 New York State American Legion Baseball Tournament gearing up, players took time to meet with veterans and residents of Utica's Saint Luke's Home.

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Korean War Vets Named Grand Marshalls Of Utica Parade

Kristine Bellino — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:23:31 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - One was a tank commander in the Punchbowl. The other saw action in Operation Blue Jay.

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Tickets On Sale For Veterans' Memorial Gala

Kristine Bellino — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 15:07:40 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - Saluting veterans and helping them raise money...that is the goal of a Memorial Gala honoring veterans and their families.

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Sen. Seward Attends Annual American Legion Legislative Breakfast

Kristine Bellino — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:38:30 +0000

Albany, NY (WIBX) - State Senator James Seward is co-sponsoring legislation to expand veteran eligibility for property tax exemptions.

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Former Legion Post Bartender Arrested

Kristine Bellino — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:01:45 +0000

Whitestown, NY - 35-Year old Jeanne Zabele is being charged with after she allegedly stole over $1,600 from the 40 & 8 Voiture 92 Legion Post on Judd Road in Whitestown.

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New Hartford Legion Honors Pearl Harbor 70 Years Later [VIDEO]

Gino Geruntino — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:59:56 +0000

New Hartford, NY (WIBX) - Today marks the 70th anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor, an event that killed more than 2,000 people and sank 12 ships, including the USS Arizona.

During a small ceremony, veterans at American Legion Post 1376 in New Hartford lowered their flags to half staff, laid a wreath in honor of fallen soldiers and played Taps

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American Legion Honors Local Heroes

Branden Block — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:39:07 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - The American Legion is honoring two local heroes for their hard work and dedication, Oneida County Sheriff's Deputy Michael Burger and Rome Police Officer Donald Moore were honored today, at a ceremony held at the Oneida County Executive's office

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Utica Paramedic is EMT of the Year

Branden Block — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 11:18:41 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - Philip Taurisano, a Utica paramedic who participated in an international exchange, has been named Emergency Medical Technician of the Year by the American Legion's Fifth District, encompassing Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego, Oneida and Onondaga counties

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