In the middle of Capitol Hill’s dance with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) says it has been forced to find alternative ways to ship mail-order prescriptions to VA patients whose medication is typically delivered by that agency, FedEx, and UPS. Continue Reading →
Category Archives: Veterans
An East Harlem Community Fights For A Vietnam Veterans Burial Who Fought For Us
Members of the East Harlem community came together after the death of a 77-year-old decorated Vietnam veteran, Joseph Jarvis, making sure he had a proper sendoff. Continue Reading →
Veterans From Harlem To Hollywood Are Most Concerned About Health Following Service
Following military service, it’s important for veterans to stay on top of their health care. In a recent study, researchers from the Veterans Affairs Research Communications found that health is the major concern for the majority of veterans returning home from service. Continue Reading →
Seitu’s World: Veterans Day Parade 2019, The NYC Way
Photographs by Seitu Oronde
On Monday, November 11, 2019, Sietu attended the Veterans Day Parade 2019, with an opening activities inside Madison Square Park (24th Street & Fifth Avenue), New York, NY.
Electeds “Restoration Of Honor Act” Signed Into Law, Finally Restoring Equal Rights To LGBTQ Veterans
This week, after New Yorkers commemorated Veterans’ Day, Senator Brad Hoylman and Assembly Member Didi Barrett’s Restoration of Honor Act (S.45B/A.8097) was signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo. Continue Reading →
Macy’s Salute Those Who Serve With Support To Empower Veterans And Military Families
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 →
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 →