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**Albany County Veterans Attend Basketball Game at West Point**

Albany, NY - As part of the Albany County Veterans Service Bureau Peer-to-Peer program, dozens of local veterans participated in a special trip to West Point yesterday. The event gave veterans the opportunity to watch the Army and Navy men’s and women’s basketball teams compete.

The outing was supported by Albany County Executive Daniel McCoy, who was present alongside Assemblyman Scott Bendett. This initiative was organized to provide members of the veteran community with camaraderie and an engaging experience.

This basketball game trip stands as one of many programs aimed at supporting Albany County’s veteran community through activities and initiatives under the Peer-to-Peer program.

Source: Albany County Executive

Source Type: Politics

Source Location: Albany

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