This July, Macy’s and its customers nationwide will pay special tribute to the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces with a charitable round-up campaign, “Macy’s Salutes Those Who Serve,” to support active duty military, veterans and military families. Continue Reading →
Category Archives: Veterans
Senate Celebrates ‘Veterans Hall Of Fame’ Day And Passes Veteran Support Legislation
The Senate Democratic Majority will today celebrate Veterans Hall Of Fame Day in the Senate Chamber and will pass a legislative package to provide additional benefits, protections, and services to New York veterans from Harlem to Hollis. Continue Reading →
Harlem Rep. Espaillat Renames Harlem Post Office In Honor Of The Tuskegee Airmen
The United States Postal Service has renamed a Harlem post office facility in honor of the Tuskegee Airmen, a group of African-American pilots who fought in World War II, following passage of a bill by Rep. Adriano Espaillat, which was signed into law earlier this year. Continue Reading →
NYC Announces Career Centers Served A Milestone Of Veterans And Their Spouses
NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) Commissioner Gregg Bishop today announced a milestone of over 15,000 veterans and their spouses served from Harlem to Hollis.
Harlem Rep. Espaillat Hosts Veterans Day Recognition Event In Harlem (Spanish)
Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) will host a Veterans Day recognition event to honor Veterans and service members on Wednesday, November 7th at 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. ET, at Mitchel Square Park at West 167th Street, New York, NY. Continue Reading →
Harlem’s Columbia University And Citi Announce National Expansion Of Veteran Program
Columbia University Center for Veteran Transition and Integration today announced a new collaboration with Citi to increase educational programming and support for veterans and military family members. Continue Reading →
Op-Ed: Black Veterans Question Military Bases Named After Confederate Soldiers
By Charles Blatcher, III
Statues, monuments, government buildings and military installations are supposedly named in honor of outstanding individuals deserving of the recognition. Continue Reading →
Veteran Artists To Be Showcased At The (Hope For The) Warriors Art Show In Harlem
The public is invited to join the national nonprofit Hope For The Warriors and Frontline Paper for opening night of the [Hope For The] Warriors Art Exhibit Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at El Barrio Artspace PS109. Continue Reading →
Seitu’s World: Veterans Day 2017 Event In Harlem (Photographs)
By Seitu Oronde
On Saturday, November 11th, 2017, at the launch of Mayor Bill de Blasio and his lovely wife Chirlane McCray first lady Veterans Day 2017 for their annual event were joined by David Dinkins, Charles Rangel, son Steve Rangel, and many others at Gracie Mansion in New York. Continue Reading →