Harckham highlights $100K for American Legion Post

State Sen. Pete Harckham with Katonah American Legion Post 1575 Cmdr. George Lux.

With its 80th anniversary approaching, state Sen. Pete Harckham has highlighted a $100,000 state grant he obtained for renovations to the Katonah American Legion Post 1575. 

A release from Harckham’s office said the improvements “significantly enhance the safety, functionality, and long-term viability of the post, which has served generations of local veterans and their families and will celebrate its 80th anniversary.”

“Our veterans have given so much to protect our freedoms, and it is our responsibility to ensure that the places they gather, serve, and find community are well maintained and secure,” Harckham said. “I am proud to have secured this funding, and even prouder to see the Legion revitalized through these critically needed renovations.”

The Katonah American Legion’s governing board formally approved the upgrades to the aging facility in 2024. Renovations included a roof replacement, electrical upgrades, window replacement, interior reconstruction and restoration, and complete floor replacement.

“On behalf of the members of Katonah American Legion Post 1575, we extend our deepest gratitude to Sen. Pete Harckham for sponsoring the CREST grant that made it possible to complete critical renovations to our Post home,” Vice Cmdr. Clark Petschek said. “As we approach our 80th anniversary — we were chartered in 1946 and have proudly served the northern Westchester veteran community from this location since 1953 — these much-needed upgrades ensure that our facility will continue to welcome and support veterans and their families for generations to come.”

The grant was funded through the New York State Community Resiliency, Economic Sustainability, and Technology Program.