Veterans
Governor Hochul announced a series of actions to help New Yorkers from every community grow and thrive as part of the FY 2025 Budget.
Governor Hochul directed landmarks across New York State to be illuminated purple April 1, to recognize April as Month of the Military Child and honor children from military families.
Governor Hochul issued a proclamation declaring March 29, 2024 as Vietnam Veterans Day in New York State.
La gobernadora Hochul anunció que a partir del lunes 1 de abril de 2024, los veteranos del estado de Nueva York y las familias Gold Star tendrán acceso gratuito a los parques, campamentos, áreas de uso diurno, sitios históricos y áreas recreativas del estado de Nueva York a través de la expansión del Programa Lifetime Liberty Pass.
Governor Hochul announced that beginning on Monday, April 1, 2024, New York State veterans and Gold Star Families will have free access to New York State parks, campgrounds, day use areas, historic sites, and recreation areas through the expansion of the Lifetime Liberty Pass Program.
Governor Hochul celebrated the continued success of an initiative to distribute meals to New York's veterans, service members and their families through a partnership between the New York State Department of Veterans' Services and HelloFresh, the world's leading meal kit delivery company.
Governor Hochul signed legislation to commemorate the service of veterans across the state by renaming portions of the New York State highway system in their honor.
Earlier, Governor Hochul joined Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs Tanya Bradsher, and Governor Pedro Pierluisi to urge veterans exposed to burn pits or other toxins to file for PACT Act benefits.
Governor Hochul new partnerships and grant opportunities that will strengthen protections for veterans and their families.
La gobernadora Kathy Hochul firmó hoy siete leyes que tienen como objetivo proporcionar recursos y apoyo a los veteranos y sus familias.