Vietnam Vet Is American Legion State Commander

James V. Yermas is the new commander of the New York State American Legion.

The election and swearing-in of Yermas and his officers to lead the Department of New York for the next year concluded the 97th state convention, held July 16-18 in Buffalo.

Long Island Youth Is Boys State Governor

Elias Mastakouris of Sea Cliff, NY, a student entering his senior year at North Shore High School in Glen Head, was elected governor of The American Legion's Boys State, held June 26 to July 2 at SUNY Morrisville.