Government
COVID-19 killed at least 40 military veterans at VA nursing homes in Pa.
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Newly-public data shows outbreaks among staff and residents throughout the pandemic.
Government
Lawmakers ask governor to fully fund veterans support program
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“Each year despite the program’s stunning success rate, our veterans are forced to travel to Albany to advocate for funding for the program.”
Government
Tenney Wants More Federal Funds For New York-Based Veterans Groups
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“So many of these local governments have not had the resources to give the proper recognition posthumously to these people and remember them.”
New York’s Doing What the Federal Government Won’t: Giving Benefits To Gay Veterans
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Though many still don’t qualify for federal veterans benefits, they now can receive state benefits in New York, Colorado, and other states.
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Veterans Administration Halts One-Shot Vaccine Clinics
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The Finger Lakes VA system administered nearly 1,000 J&J vaccines. That included pop-up clinics in Rochester for veterans at risk of homelessness.
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Veterans Administration Vaccinates 6,000 Patients In 14 New York Counties
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“By and large, the veterans are coming through and saying this is much easier, a much simpler process and very well organized.”
Bipartisan Lawmakers Say It’s Time To Fund A Veterans Support Program Differently
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“I, too, have lost more friends due to post-traumatic stress than I have lost friends who have died overseas in combat.”
New York VA Featured In Inspector General Report On PPE Shortages
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“It’s baffling that the Veterans Health Administration does not have a strategy in place to address the shortages of PPE in New York.”
Coronavirus Concerns Alter Mission Of Veteran Advocates
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“I would just encourage people to only contact the Veterans One-Stop if they are in (edit) in dire straits.”
France Thanks Second WNY World War II Veteran With Legion of Honor
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She also spoke about the task of having to assist so many wounded individuals.
NY Congressman Introduces Proposed Purple Heart Flag Act
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Under the so-called Purple Heart Flag Act, such an official standard would be created and, as part of federal facilities flag protocol, displayed on specific days.
Featured in Category
Disabled Veterans Group Raises Concerns Over Soldiers Exposed To Burn Pits
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“They (researchers) did some biopsies on their lungs, and what they found out was, the issues have to do with toxins in their lungs from those burn pits while they were deployed,”
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Governor Signs 14 Bills For New York Vets, Calls Trump’s Participation In NYC Parade “Great”
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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo mostly avoided President Donald Trump, who also attended Monday’s Veterans Day parade in New York City.
Featured in Category
New York’s Governor Works To Streamline Creation Of 1st State Veterans Cemetery
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On this 100th anniversary of Veterans Day, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced he is introducing legislation to streamline the process for establishing New York’s first State Veterans Cemetery.
News
Cuomo Has “No Problem” With Trump Appearing At NYC Veterans’ Day Parade
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“Everybody is invited, everyone should honor veterans. The more that come, the better.”
VA Report On Veteran Suicides Shows Mixed Trends, Busy Prevention Efforts
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Overall, annual suicides increased by 43.6 percent between 2005 and 2017. Among veterans, that increase was 6.1 percent.
"Arts In Depth" with WSKG Host Bill Snyder
Music for Veteran’s Day
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Tri-Cities Opera presents ‘We Shall Find Peace: A Tribute to the Armed Forces’ to commemorate Veteran’s Day.
New York Lawmakers Push To Provide Free Dental Care For Veterans
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“They whom we commemorate were willing to sacrifice, so too must we in a less final, less heroic way be willing to give of ourselves,”
Veterans Cemetery Project Completion Pushed Back Years
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The next phase of the project is now rescheduled to start 2022, and some elements of the cemetery will not be finished for several more years.
From Combat To Classroom: The Challenges And Perks Of Being A Student-Veteran
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“I’ve learned to have to keep my mouth shut more often than not, especially with my political views. I find that they don’t really mesh with politics of student life on this campus. But that’s OK.”
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Lawsuit Claims Trans Woman Jailed In Steuben County’s Men’s Lockup
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The suit alleges Jena Faith was held in a facility that does not correspond with her gender identity.
Many Families Must Fight For The Medal Earned By Their Veterans
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Many veterans and families of deceased veterans who are owed this medal, however, must often undergo a painstaking process to acquire the deserved medal.
“We Are Dwyer” Program Helps New York’s Vets, “Saves Lives”
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“The problems I ran into when I first got out were immense. It’s difficult to explain how hard it is, feeling completely removed from your family.”
Medical Help For Blue Water Sailors Clears Hurdle; Eligible Vets Urged To Sign Up ASAP
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Ground-based veterans suffering various illnesses have, for years, been receiving VA medical benefits for Agent Orange exposure. Blue Water veterans, however, have been left out.
Homeless Veterans: Why It Happens, And Who’s Working To Avert It
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“My grandfather was my hero growing up. He used to tell me every day, be nice to everybody every day, especially the downtrodden. And this guy is more downtrodden than anybody else I’ve ever seen.”
New York Collecting Worn US Flags For Ceremonial Disposal Memorial Day Weekend
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Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday that several drop offs will be made available for the disposal of old, tattered and faded US flags that will be retired later this month.
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Schumer: Fix ‘Broken’ Veterans’ Caregiver Program
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“I’m in a situation where I’m facing brain surgery for the Parkinson’s, and back surgery for the injury that got me discharged. I had to put that all on hold to fight the mortgage company.”
Anthony Brindisi
VA Official Blames Plan To Move Bainbridge Veterans Clinic On Access, Building Size
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Southern Tier Congressman Anthony Brindisi asked about a proposal to move the clinic during a hearing for the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee this week.
Government
Resolution By Seneca Falls Town Supervisor To End Women’s Hall of Fame Funding Fails
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The community center in Seneca Falls was buzzing as Vietnam veterans, residents of the town and everyone in between gathered to discuss the induction of Jane Fonda into the hall of fame. WXXI’s Caitlin Whyte has more.
Vietnam Vets, Who Didn’t Get Heroes’ Welcomes Then, Have A Day Of Their Own
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“The fact of the matter is, people are coming back from war with both physical and mental needs that are not being met.”
‘American Chopper’ Unveils Bike To Support Western New York’s Vietnam Memorial project
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A downstate built custom motorcycle meant to support a project to bring a traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall to Western New York permanently was unveiled in a nationally-televised broadcast
Vietnam Veteran Living With PTSD Begins Walking Tour Of New York State
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A Vietnam Veteran who has lived with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder for the past 50 years is taking a walk across New York State to raise awareness and support for other veterans, young and old, who are also living with PTSD. He began his journey in Buffalo.
What Do Veterans’ Advocates Want From Lawmakers In 2019?
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The common theme at the state and federal levels is seeking more support for mental health services, especially for suicide prevention.
For Many Veterans, Four-Legged Friends Make For Better Bonding
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More awareness is being raised for the mental well-being of veterans after they have finished their service. Many are turning to a special loved one in their reinsertion into civilian life. Those loved ones come in the four-legged variety.
Crime and Justice
At 10 years old, Buffalo’s Veteran Treatment Court Now Mentors Similar Programs
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Ten years ago, Buffalo became the first city in the nation to introduce a court specifically for veterans who, through support and treatment, could overcome issues that put them in legal trouble.
As Rumors Swirl Around Bainbridge Veterans Clinic, Vets Wonder What’s Going On
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The VA wants to move its Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Bainbridge, a rural community in right off I-88 in Chenango County, to Oneonta. Rumors of that move have intensified over the last year, but veterans, stakeholders and residents don’t know why a move would be made. Even more, they wonder if it would be better.
New York Veterans Ask VA To Include Women In The Agency’s Motto
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The VA motto, which is taken from Lincoln’s second inaugural speech, addresses veterans with the male pronoun. Some veterans want to change the wording to include women.
Ground Is Broken On African-American Veterans Monument, Though More Funds Are Needed
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BUFFALO, NY (WBFO) – Ground was broken Friday at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park on the site where a future African-American Veterans Monument will be erected.
At 10 years old, Buffalo’s Veteran Treatment Court Now Mentors Similar Programs
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Ten years ago, Buffalo became the first city in the nation to introduce a court specifically for veterans who, through support and treatment, could overcome issues that put them in legal trouble and were preventing them from living lives as productive civilians.
Andrew Cuomo
Primary Voters In Ithaca Weigh Federal Impact Of State Races
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ITHACA, NY (WSKG) – Thursday’s primaries were dominated by Democratic primaries. Many people who voted are looking ahead to the mid-term elections in November. For Elizabeth Skapley, a sophomore studying chemistry at Cornell University, she’s concerned about the national consequences of the mid-terms.
“I think it’s very important for Democrats to take back the Senate and kinda help take down Donald Trump,” said Skapley. “So, yeah. I mean, I think that just equal rights for everyone are very important, working rights are very important and it’s important for the middle class to rise up and take control.”
binghamton
Mental Health Diagnosis Often Missing Among Soldiers Who Attempt Suicide
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ROCHESTER, NY (WXXI) – Many American soldiers who attempt suicide have no prior mental health diagnosis, according to the most recent study to make use of data collected by the U.S. Army and the National Institute of Mental Health.
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Schumer Says Veterans Should Be Allowed To Fundraise Outside Post Offices
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U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer introduced a bill Monday that would compel the U.S. Postal Service to allow veterans’ groups to solicit donations on post office property.
Health
National Demand Prompts Expansion At New York-Based Veterans Crisis Line
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ROCHESTER, NY (WXXI) – Increasing demand means another expansion for the Veterans Crisis Line (VCL). The Canandaigua-based facility is looking to hire another 30 to 50 people.
History
The Grand Army of the Republic | #tbt
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In today’s throwback Thursday photograph, Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) members in Delaware County, New York, pose for the camera. The GAR was a fraternal organization that offered support to northern veterans of the Civil War. Benjamin F. Stephenson founded the GAR on April 6, 1866, in Decatur, Illinois. Members were required to be Union veterans who had served between April 12, 1861, and April 9, 1865, and had received an honorable discharge. By 1890, the organization had over 400,000 members in community Posts across the country.
Education
From Boots to Books: Student Veterans and the New GI Bill
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The longest war in American history is drawing to a close. Now, the men and women who served are coming home, and many hope to use higher education to build new, better lives. They have help from the Post-9/11 GI Bill, a piece of legislation that many advocates say offers more support to returning veterans than any policy since the original GI Bill of 1944. In this documentary, we explore how the first GI Bill revolutionized the lives of millions of young veterans, America’s institutions of higher education, and American society at large. But America’s economic and academic systems have changed, and veterans today are returning to a very different reality than their predecessors.