Photos: Local resident the new NY VFW president
Altamont resident Darlene Stanton got sworn in on Saturday June 9 at the Marriott Hotel in Colonie to become the new Department of New York president.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Under new leadership: Darlene Stanton, center, is walked down the aisle by Gold Star Mother Carrie Farley and Altamont Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7062 life member Nils Mockler at the Marriott on Saturday. Stanton, who hails from the Altamont post, worked her way up to become president of the Department of New York, which covers the state and has 9,000 members.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Taking the oath: Darlene Stanton, in front, along with Debbie Casella, the department senior vice president, and department treasurer Kim White raise their right hands to take the oath of office for the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary at a ceremony at the Marriott on Wolf Road Saturday morning.