Honoring the Strength, Service, and Resilience of New York’s Amazing Military Children
ALBANY, NY — The New York State Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) will host “Month of the Military Child” events across New York State, featuring a...
Veterans’ Services Launches Purple Heart State Program at the National Purple Heart Hall of...
NEW WINDSOR, NY – The New York State Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) hosted a kickoff program today, Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.,...
Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Requiring Public Universities and Colleges to Readmit Students Who Withdrew...
Readmission to Be Granted Upon Written Request by the Returning Student, With No Associated Fees
TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy today signed legislation requiring New Jersey’s public...
VA expands access to Veterans Legacy Memorial, allowing Veterans to chronicle their life story
WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs expanded the Veterans Legacy Memorial (VLM) — the nation’s largest digital platform dedicated to the memory of Veterans and...
VA Adds Presumptive Cancers for No-Cost Veteran Care
WASHINGTON —In a step that builds on the Biden-Harris Administration’s focus to fulfill the nation’s sacred obligation to the nation’s Veterans, the Department of...
New York State Department of Veterans’ Services Announces Recipients of Justice For Heroes Grant
ALBANY, NY — The New York State Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) today announced the five recipients of New York State’s Justice For Heroes grant,...
Trump’s Executive Orders on DEI in the Military: A Step Backward for Inclusion?
By: David LaGuerre
President Trump’s Executive Orders on DEI in the Military: A Step Backward?
In a controversial move that has sparked widespread debate, former President...
STATEMENT FROM REPRESENTATIVE MANNION (NY-22) ON SUCCESSFUL EFFORT TO STOP NEW VA RULE
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) today released the following statement on the successful effort to stop a new Department of Veterans Affairs rule that would have immediately reduced benefits for thousands...
VA expands access to GI Bill benefits for Veterans who served multiple periods of...
Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced that — following the 2024 Supreme Court decision — it has updated the process for awarding GI Bill benefits....
When Our Commander-in-Chief Fails the Fallen: A Veteran Speaks Out
The Tragedy in Lithuania
On March 25, 2025, four brave American soldiers lost their lives during a military training exercise near Pabradė, Lithuania. Staff Sgt....