American Legion Pelham Post 50

06/16/2026

MEMORIAL DAY 2026: In spite of our cancelled parade due to the weather, Pelham had another meaningful Memorial Day tribute to honor our nation’s fallen. As per tradition, the names of each of Pelham’s war dead were read aloud. Relatives of the members of the service members who lost their lives in Vietnam were present to read their loved ones’ names directly.
On behalf of American Legion Post 50, thank you to everyone who collaborated on this event. Thank you especially to the Pelham Larks, the Pelham Memorial High School Band members under the direction of Andrew Van Bochove, Reverend Matthew Mead from Christ the Redeemer Church, the Pelham Scouts, Michael Bohn for your reading of In Flanders Field, Todd Cross for the photography, the student Glover Brigade Reenactors under the direction of Pelham Middle School teacher David Accocella and each of the Town, Village, County and State officials who joined us that day. Congratulations and thank you to our outstanding Grand Marshall Dan McLaughlin and our absolutely terrific and insightful keynote speaker Arthur Scinta. Last but not least, thank you to the incomparable Joe Durnin who has been leading this ceremony since the 1980s.!

05/21/2026

Run 2.5 Miles for America's 250th Anniversary on the 4th of July!!! Win $250.00 if you finish in first place.!! Sponsored by Pelham Civic Association and Pelham's own American Legion Post 50!!

05/18/2026

On behalf of American Legion Pelham Post 50, I would like to express my gratitude to each one of you who donated to the fundraising drive which was conducted for the Veterans Food Pantry at the Bronx VA Medical Center. This past Wednesday, I accompanied the four outstanding Pelham Middle School Eighth Grade Students, Liam Mcdermott, Brooks Horten, Luca Treves and Gavin Bower who led this fundraising drive to drop off the collected items at the hospital. The students coordinated efforts with Pelham’s own American Legion Post 50 to facilitate a contribution of approximately $3,000.00 in combined cash, clothing and non-perishable food items.

04/26/2026

Food and Clothing Drive for Veterans This Weekend and Next at Gazebo Park
Please come by Pelham’s Gazebo Park this weekend where American Legion Post 50 members and Pelham Middle School students will be collecting food and clothing items to supply the Bronx Veterans Medical Center’s food pantry. The Veterans Hospital Food Pantry services veterans struggling with food insecurity and homelessness. If you would like to make a tax deductible donation to the hospital, please make your check payable to James J Peters VA Medical Center. We can also accept gift card donations. We will be delivering the donations to the Veterans Hospital during the week of May 11th. For drop-offs outside of the collection times, please DM Phillip Kiamie.

03/22/2026

Introducing Pelham Post 50’s newest member 2nd Lieutenant Peter Monaco (accompanied by his sister and brother). 2nd Lieutenant Monaco and his Fighting 69th Infantry Regiment led the way for NYC’s St Patrick s Day parade this past Tuesday.s

03/04/2026

Remembering the Soldiers of the 103rd Sustainment Command US Army Reserves out of Des Moines, Iowa who have made the ultimate sacrifice and keeping their families in our prayers.

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02/10/2026

Calling Parents & Guardians of 11th Grade Boys!

The American Legion Boys State of New York is now accepting applications —
sponsored locally by Pelham Post 50 — and we want to invite high school juniors to apply for this extraordinary leadership opportunity!
Watch this short video to see what Boys State is all about:
https://youtu.be/HtCWveGB264
Boys State is a week-long, immersive citizenship and leadership program where students learn how government really works by building and operating their own city, county, and state governments — with real elections, responsibilities, and peer
leadership.
Why this opportunity is so valuable:
 Hands-on leadership & civic skills — not just through conversation and lecture, but by doing!
 Boost your college applications — including this experience in college applications stands out because it shows initiative, civic engagement, and leadership.
 Exceptional support staff & counselors — including American Legion volunteers, Marines, educators, and community leaders who guide and mentor
throughout the week.
 Meet peers from across New York, form lifelong connections, and gain
confidence in public speaking, problem-solving, and teamwork.
 Fully immersive civic experience — you’ll participate in mock government, party conventions, legislative sessions, and more.

Boys State will take place from Saturday June 27th to Thursday July 2nd at Morrisville State College. It is a prestigious and rewarding summer experience that many students list on college
applications and resumes.
And it’s free of charge! Your local American Legion Post 50 pays for the experience, but we must hear from you ASAP if you are interested so that we may interview you sometime over the next two weeks.
For details and to apply, contact Pelham Post 50 at [email protected] today. You may also contact Phillip Kiamie, the leader of Pelham Post 50 directly at [email protected].
Help us spread the word — this could be one of the most impactful weeks of your son’s high school career!

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02/03/2026

So honored to recognize our town's newest Eagle Scout Ryan Feldman in a special ceremony this past Sunday February 1st. Ryan is currently a Junior at Pelham Memorial High School and has a very bright future ahead of him. Congratulations to you Ryan and to your family and thank you Troop 1 Pelham Boy Scouts for your continued commitment to our community's youth for 110 years strong!!!

12/31/2025

Challenge accepted with great honor and humility to lead our town’s American Legion Post 50. Thank you to all our town ‘s military veterans especially our past American Legion commanders Joe Durnin, Frank Barbieri, Bob Sweeney, Phil Perrozio and Joe Vitarello who have inspired and mentored me for this important role.

12/31/2025

How about this for some inspiration from one of last remaining members of the Greatest Generation??

104 year old World War 2 Veteran Dominick Critelli performed the National Anthem on the saxophone at tonight’s game!