Join us at the 2017 Bronx VA Summit focusing on Suicide Prevention, new Family Services and Access. You will hear about current VA partnerships that have expanded services for active duty personnel, veterans and their families; and from clinicians, providers, veterans […]
Military Mondays is now helping veterans with child support downward modifications! This is in addition to our ongoing work on SSI/SSD applications and advice, and housing support. Veterans who are interested in attending should call LSNYC’s hotline at 917.661.4500, between 10am and […]
PUTTING OUR MEMORIES INTO ACTION AFTER MEMORIAL DAY By State Senator Kevin Parker The Serviceman’s Readjustment Act of 1944 – better known as the G. I. Bill, was intended to provide World War II veterans with funds for housing and […]
Groundbreaking Held for Fisher Houses at Bronx V.A. Hospital by David Greene Several hundred veterans and invited guests gathered under a tent to attend a groundbreaking for the new Fisher Houses that will be built on the grounds of the […]
The 3rd Annual #Veterans & Community Job Fair on June 9 at the Bronx Library Center, 310 East Kingsbridge Road, Bronx NY. 11am to 3pm
by David Greene More than 350 volunteers spent the last two weekends at the Woodlawn Cemetery, placing American flags at the graves of members of the U.S. military in honor of Memorial Day. According to Lynn Radke and Bruce Campbell […]
A Difficult Task: Realizing Who Our Military Veterans Are Who or what is a United States military veteran? The answer depends upon who you ask and how you phrase the question. According to a 2012 Congressional Research Service Report, “a […]
Community leader Bharati Kemraj invites Bronxites to be jolly and share a little kindness to our youth, communuty and veterans by supporting the Holiday events she has created. Wednesday, December 21, 2016 from 5-6PM. Complimentary Holiday ‘To Go Meals’ will […]
BRONX, NY – State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester), in partnership with Congressman Joseph Crowley, Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj, and Councilman James Vacca, hosted the 9th Annual Veterans’ Breakfast on Sunday at Villa Barone Manor. Lieutenant Colonel Ron Watson, […]
A special message from New York State Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb and the Assembly Minority Conference. MILITARY FAMILY APPRECIATION MONTH Each year, our President signs a proclamation honoring the families of veterans declaring November Military Family Appreciation Month. The […]
A special message from New York State Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb and the Assembly Minority Conference. “The courageous men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces deserve our collective gratitude and respect. As the […]
The 32nd annual Bronx Veterans Day Parade kicks off on November 13 at 12 noon from East Tremont Avenue and Lafayette Avenue before ending at Bicentennial Memorial Park on Randall Avenue. Lt. Colonel Ron Watson, United States Marine Corps (retired.) […]
The Bronx Veterans Parade Task Team Inc. 3rd Annual Veterans Day Parade 11:00 a.m. Formation & 12:00 p.m. Kickoff at E. 175th Street & Crotona Parkway Memorial Service at the West Farm Soldiers Cemetery (E. 180th & Bryant Ave) Refreshments at […]
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