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    Honor Distinguished Veterans

    Please join us as we honor four distinguished Veterans

    • Date: 06/11/2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am  
    • Location: Crossgates Mall
      Crossgates Mall Road
      Albany, New York 12203
    • Introduction: Please join us as we honor four distinguished Veterans

    Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy would like to invite you to join him to honor distinguished Veterans Brooke Leavitt, Alan MacQuoid, Hon. Bernard J. Malone, Jr. and Charles Reed.

    Brooke Leavitt is a Veteran who currently serves in the Army National Guard as a Master Sergeant. She was deployed to Afghanistan in 2012 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. She is currently serving as the Acting First Sergeant for the Headquarters & Headquarters Detachment in Latham, New York.

    Alan MacQuoid is a Veteran who served in the United States Navy as Captain in the Tenth Fleet. He served in Iraq and Afghanistan during Operation Desert Shield/Storm, Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. He’s also served during Operations Southern Watch & Noble Eagle. After his 30 year service, he worked as a Senior Associate at Booz Allen Hamilton where he lead a team of cyber and wargaming professionals in the defense and security arenas.

    Bernard J. Malone, Jr. is a Vietnam Veteran who served in the United States Army as a First Lieutenant with the 5th Infantry Division and awarded the Bronze Star. After his service, he became the Assistant United States Attorney for the Northern District of New York and then a trial level New York State Supreme Court Justice.

    Charles Reed is a Veteran who served in the United States Navy as a Storekeeper Third Class onboard the USS Holder. He enlisted at the age of 17 and was responsible for keeping files, managing the books and creating the ships menu onboard the USS Remy, a WWII destroyer. Serving on the USS Holder, he was responsible for handing 40mm shells to the Gunner’s Mate. After his service, he was a jack of all trades who worked in different industries and volunteered at church.

    Please join us
    Thursday, June 11, 2026 | 10:00 a.m.
    Crossgates Mall

    Near 110 Grill (on the first floo
    r)

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    Weekly Events

    Opportunities to meet up with other local veterans in our area.

    Weekly
    Tuesday 6:00 PM Sweat with a Vet Hot Yoga
    Hot Yoga Spot - Latham
    Wednesday 9:00 AM Veteran Walking Club
    Veterans Memorial
    Colonie Crossings
    9:00-11:30AM Veteran's Coffee Club
    Mike's Diner
    3767 Carman Road, Schenectady [map]
    (10% discount for veterans during coffee club hours)
    Program flyer
    5:00-10:00PM E-Sports: Warrior Wednesdays
    VDO Gaming & eSports Education
    100 Broadway, Suite 6, Menands
    More information and online registration
    7:00 PM Veteran Cornhole League
    VFW Post 8692
    Colonie
    Thursday 6:00 PM  Sweat with a Vet Hot Yoga
    Hot Yoga Spot - Albany (Stuyvesant Plaza)
    Friday 8:00 AM Veterans & Friends Breakfast
    Gateway Diner, Albany [map]
    9:00 AM – 12Noon Arts4Vets
    American Legion Zaloga Post
    Albany
    6:15 PM Veterans Strength & Conditioning Classes
    Crossfit for the People
    24A Lishakill Road, Albany [map]
    Program flyer
    Saturday 12Noon-12Midnight E-Sports: Squad Saturdays
    VDO Gaming & eSports Education
    100 Broadway, Suite 6, Menands
    More information and online registration

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