Commander Fred de Barros and Finance Officer/Adjutant Tim Moynihan of Rye American Legion Post 28 were honored to present a check for $2500 to Rye Recreation Superintendent Erin Mantz for summer camp scholarships. Rye Post Commander de Barros says,” These donations to the Rye community align to the foundational pillars of the American Legion. We are … More Post Donates to Rye Rec Camp Scholarship Fund

We enjoyed a nice holiday lunch yesterday at the Colony Grill in Port Chester.  County Executive George Latimer stopped by to present Westchester Distinguished Service Awards for Post Members.  We reminisced about the positive activities this year.  We all look forward to 2024! Happy Holidays! Fred and Tim

The City of Rye continued its tradition of honoring Rye veterans on Veterans Day, Saturday, November 11, 2023.  Rye American Legion Post 128 conducted the ceremony at Rye City Hall at 10:30 am on a beautiful fall day. American Legion Post 128 Commander Fred de Barros led the ceremony. He highlighted the American Legion values … More Rye Honors Veterans on Veterans Day

Fred de Barros, Commander of Rye American Legion Post 28 was honored to represent the Post on November 7, 2023 as he presented a check for $15,000 to support veterans in the Hudson Valley Montrose VA facility.  The money will be used for veterans’ activities, supplemental food and clothing, recreation, and many other life-enhancing programs. … More Post Donates to Montrose VA and Rye Recreation

The City of Rye will continue its tradition of honoring Rye veterans on Veterans Day, Saturday, November 11, 2023.  Rye American Legion Post 128 will be conducting the ceremony at Rye City Hall at 10:30am. The ceremony is planned to be outdoors, weather depending, and will move indoors if necessary. American Legion Post 128 Commander … More RYE TO HONOR VETERANS ON VETERANS DAY, NOVEMBER 11

We’d like to thank fellow Rye Post 128 Legionnaire Terry McCartney, players and sponsors for their donation to the Post as a result of the 2023 Memorial Day Hundy Golf Tournament at Rye Golf Club.  Terry organized the event which included over 108 players and 70+ sponsors who participated in the tournament which generated a … More Thank You Terry McCartney, Hundy Players and Sponsors

On a beautiful Memorial Day in Rye, the City honored deceased veterans following the Memorial Day parade.  The crowd in attendance was the largest in recent memory. The Rye American Legion Post Auxiliary organized the parade down Purchase Street which featured Legionnaires, marching bands, horses, cyclists, classic cars, Rye’s Boys and Girls Scouts, and local … More Memorial Day in Rye – 2023

The City of Rye will carry on its tradition of honoring deceased veterans on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, 2023, at Rye City Hall immediately following the Memorial Day parade. The Rye American Legion Post Auxiliary is organizing the parade down Purchase Street which will feature Legionnaires, marching bands, cyclists, classic cars, Rye’s Boys and … More Rye to Honor Its Dead on Memorial Day

Commander Fred de Barros presented a Certificate of Appreciation to retiring Director of Rye Recreation, Sally Rogol yesterday at her retirement ceremony.  He says, “Over the years, Sally has been a strong supporter of the Post – we even awarded her the Americanism Award a few years ago. We will miss her; and wish her … More Post Acknowledges Sally Rogol at Her Retirement

The City of Rye honored the service of veterans on November 10 and 11, 2022.  On Thursday November 10, Legionnaires and veterans attended breakfast with students at Milton Elementary School and later in the morning participated in a prayer service with students at Resurrection School.   On Veterans Day, the Post led the City of Rye … More Rye City and Schools Honor Veterans