In 2025, American Red Cross volunteers in Eastern New York answered more than 700 disasters, from home fires to severe storms, and provided over $1 million in direct financial assistance to help…
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New Court Program for Veterans Opens in Ulster County
Certain veterans charged with crimes in Ulster County will now be given special consideration. There is now a “problem-solving court” dedicated specifically for them. According to nycourts.gov, “To meet the challenges of…
As Dole Act Implementation Stalls, Local VA Agencies Say Staffing Shortages Persist
New York is home to more than 688,000 veterans, more than half of whom are people over 65, according to the state’s Office for the Aging. But local Veterans Affairs (VA) agencies…
Vets Finding Peace Beyond Service at Lacawac Sanctuary
In the quiet woods of the Lacawac Sanctuary in Lake Ariel, PA, a powerful initiative is giving veterans and their families a place to breathe, reflect, and heal. The “At Ease Veterans…
VA Cuts Could Disrupt Services for Local Veterans, Officials Warn
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs said on April 3 it will end a mortgage-rescue program that helped veterans falling behind on their mortgage payments keep their homes. The move comes…