Monday, December 12, 2016
Division #1 Supports Toy Drive for SAIL Institute
AOH Supports Toy Drive
S.A.I.L. Institute of Learning
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| Kevin Ellis, Doren Corns (SAIL Institute), Jimmy Casey & Stephen McDonagh |
Members of
the Myles Scully Division #1 of Yonkers McLean Ave. Kids Drive Yonkers
The toy
drive has been organized and run by Division #1 member Jimmy Casey for over a
decade, and we were glad to see him fully recovered from his injuries suffered earlier
this year. “It’s all about the kids”, said Casey “I will never not be here”.
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| Capacity Crowd at Danny Mac's for the Toys for Kids Drive Event |
Hundreds
of people from the local area showed up with their donations, which were placed
in large bins provided by Liffy Van Lines.
The drive normally receives so many toys each year that they are able to
distribute them to other organizations that need them.
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| More than a dozen containers from Liffey Van Lines were filled with donations |
Division
#1 presented the S.A.IL. Institute with monetary donation and many individual
members dropped off toys throughout the day.
Sail (The
School for Adaptive & Integrative Learning) at Ferncliff Manor provides a
full range of high quality educational, therapeutic and health care services to
children with developmental disabilities offering close personal attention,
structure and stimulation in a safe, secure environment that fosters growth and
development.
For more
information about the SAIL Institute for Learning, you can visit their website
at:
Friday, December 2, 2016
Yonkers Division Earns Marching Unit Award for 2016 NYC Parade
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| Division #1 Yonkers in the 2016 NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade |
The Myles Scully Division #1 of
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| Division #1 Yonkers Awarded 2nd Place "Best AOH Marching Unit" |
Division
#1 Yonkers 2nd Place
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| Yonkers earns 2nd Place for Best AOH Marching Unit for 2016 |
The Division requires all participating members to adhere to a “Sunday Best” dress code when marching in a St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which is a suit, sash and a custom made AOH Yonkers pocket badge.
“Hibernians
represent the very best of Irish America”, said Division #1 President Kevin
Ellis, “This award recognizes all of our members who are committed to looking
their very best when on parade.”
Here is
a video of Division #1 Yonkers
2016 NYC
St. Patrick’s Day Parade:
Yonkers Hibernian President Chosen as Aide to the Grand Marshal in NYC Parade
Yonkers Hibernian President
Chosen as Aide to
Grand Marshal in NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade
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| Yonkers AOH President Kevin Ellis |
The New
York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee announced yesterday that Yonkers
Originally
born in the Bainbridge Ave. Bronx , Mr. Ellis moved to Yonkers Yonkers Iona Preparatory School New Rochelle Westchester Community College White Plains
His Irish
roots come from his Grandparents who immigrated to the United States Tipperary Yonkers Yonkers 2007 Yonkers St.
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| Aides to the Grand Marshal for 2017 |
“To be chosen as an Aide to the
Grand Marshal in the largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the world is an honor
that is beyond description”, said Ellis “It is also a
tremendous honor to represent the entire Irish community of Westchester County
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| Michael Dowling is Grand Marshal for 2017 |
The Grand
Marshal for the Parade is Limerick born Michael J. Dowling, the CEO of Northwell Health, which is the largest integrated healthcare system in New York State, and is the state's largest private employer with over 61,000 employees.
The parade is scheduled to step off on 5th Ave in New York City on Friday, March 17, 2017 beginning at 11:00am.
The parade is scheduled to step off on 5th Ave in New York City on Friday, March 17, 2017 beginning at 11:00am.
Visit the NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade website at:
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