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Congresswoman Tenney to host monthly webinar on veterans administration 

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Press Release:

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Claudia Tenney

Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today announced the seventh segment of her monthly webinar series that will focus on how her office can assist veterans with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. 

This webinar is open to all constituents and aims to provide assistance with a wide range of veteran- related matters. It will cover key topics such as how to replace lost or damaged medals, solve VA medical issues, and other veteran-related casework issues.

Those interested in attending this webinar should RSVP by emailing NY24.RSVP@mail.house.gov. Participants who register in advance will receive a link to the Zoom meeting on the morning of the event.

When: Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at 12:00 pm

Where: Webinar will be held via Zoom

RSVP: NY24.RSVP@mail.house.gov

This webinar is being hosted as part of Tenney’s monthly webinar series, in which the Congresswoman connects residents of New York’s 24th Congressional District to resources and support at the federal level. This is the seventh webinar Tenney’s office has hosted this year. Recordings of past webinars can be found on Tenney’s website here.

Assemblyman Hawley Fights for Veterans

By Steve Hawley

As Ranking Member of the Assembly Veterans’ Affairs Committee, Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R, I, C – Batavia) today joined with State Division of Veterans’ Affairs Director Colonel James McDonough and members of the bipartisan New York State Armed Forces Legislative Caucus to discuss legislative and outreach efforts to increase services for veterans across the state.

“There are very few individuals that have sacrificed and given more to ensure our protection, both our liberties and freedoms as well as our physical protection, than the courageous men and women who have served or are currently serving in our Armed Forces.  It is vital that we return the favor; whether it be in terms of health or mental health care, surviving dependents benefits, or honoring their legacy, we must make our veterans a priority,” said the Assemblyman, who served seven years in the United States Army Reserves and Army National Guard.

Hawley has been an ardent advocate for veterans in the State Assembly and has helped to move meaningful legislation, including measures which honor the contribution of those who served in the Cold War Era, support disabled veteran-owned businesses, and creating and extending a Veterans Property Tax Exemption to include Korean War and War on Terror veterans.  This year, Hawley is sponsoring a dozen pieces of legislation aimed specifically at improving the quality of life for veterans and their loved ones, and ensuring better services.  Hawley’s legislation includes measures that would: 

  • Provide Scholarships for surviving dependent family members of New York State military personnel who have died while performing official military duties (A.4005);
  • Authorize the State of New York Mortgage Agency to purchase veterans’ assisted forward commitment mortgages from banks within the state (A.4083);
  • Create a list of suitable documentation that can be used by veterans applying for real property exemptions (A.4008);
  • Create a Veteran’s Home and Land Ownership Loan Program (A.4081);
  • Assist service-related disabled veterans under the Affordable Home Ownership Development Program (A.4080);
  • Exempt compensation for active military service from inclusion in a resident’s adjusted gross income (A.4006); 
  • Establish the Patriot Family Support Fund and provide an income tax return check-off box therefore (A.4007); 
  • Provide a tax credit in the amount of certain fees charged in connection with loans under the Federal Home Loan Guarantee Program to National Guard and Reserve veterans (A.4009);
  • Create a wage tax credit for employers who employ New York National Guard men and women, reservists, volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel (A.4010);
  • Prohibit the increase of an employer’s rate of contribution to the unemployment insurance fund due to the deployment of an employee into active service in the National Guard of Armed Forces Reserves (A.4011); and
  • Provide that the issue of military deployment shall not be considered as a factor in the awarding of custody in marital actions where a suitable child care plan is provided (A.4079).

Additionally, Assemblyman Hawley is announcing his annual veterans’ trip to Washington D.C.  This year’s trip will take place from September 10, 2009 to September 13, 2009.  Veterans and other interested parties should contact the Assemblyman’s district office, at 585-589-5780, for more details or to RSVP.

VA hosts nursing open house

By Howard B. Owens

Submitted by Evangeline Conley, Public Affairs Officer:

Nurses looking for a rewarding career serving America ’s heroes, are invited to attend a Nursing Open House, Thursday, October 16, 2008 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Freedom Hall, room 301 at VA Western New York Healthcare System, 3495 Bailey Avenue , Buffalo .

Did you know that the Department of Veterans Affairs is a leader in health care technology and patient safety?   If you are an RN, LPN or Nurse Practitioner, please join us and learn how you can make a difference in the lives of our veterans.  The VA offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits along with education assistance programs and RN Recruitment bonuses . 

Come see us to learn more about starting the career of a lifetime. We look forward to meeting you.  For more information call (716) 862-8872 or check out job opportunities on the web at http://www.buffalo.va.gov/.              

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