Press Releases
Announcements from the American Legion Riders of Post 259 in Oneonta, NY. Members of the media can reach Chris Chase at 607-601-1273 or riders@alrpost259.org.
The Wall That Heals Is Coming to Oneonta, NY on September 24 to 27, 2026
A three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and a mobile Education Center will be at Neahwa Park, open 24 hours a day and free to the public.
Read the releaseAmerican Legion Riders Post 259 Hold Annual Foliage Run in Support of Be the One
The annual Foliage Run leaves the Oneonta American Legion on October 11 to raise support for the American Legion's Be the One campaign to prevent veteran suicide.
Read the releaseAmerican Legion Riders Post 259 Expands 9/11 Legacy Scholarship to Include First Responders' Children
The 9/11 Legacy Scholarship opens to the children of active first responders in Otsego, Delaware, and Chenango counties.
Read the release19th Annual Legion Riders Motorcycle Ride Supports Relay For Life of Otsego County
The Post's 19th annual ride runs September 11 in support of the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Otsego County and in memory of Legion Rider Robin Enck.
Read the releaseLegion Riders Honor the Middleton Military Memorial Park in DeRuyter, NY
Riders from Post 259 and neighboring posts ride to DeRuyter for a ceremony thanking the family that maintains the Middleton Military Memorial Park.
Read the releaseLegion Riders Ride in Support of Relay For Life of Otsego County
A scenic ride from Oneonta to Milford's Wilbur Park on May 18 in support of the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Otsego County.
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