Veterans bond with horses
Simonette Lezama had never ridden a horse before until she joined a therapeutic riding program through Great Strides Long Island. The nonprofit offers horseback riding lessons to veterans and their immediate families free of charge. The program, which so far has 13 veterans enrolled, includes taking care of, riding and interacting with the horses. It is offered seven days a week for an hour each time.
Simonette Lezama had never ridden a horse before until she joined a therapeutic riding program through Great Strides Long Island. The nonprofit offers horseback riding lessons to veterans and their immediate families free of charge. The program, which so far has 13 veterans enrolled, includes taking care of, riding and interacting with the horses. It is offered seven days a week for an hour each time.
Supporting veterans
We know how to celebrate veterans. Once a year, Veterans Day parades are filled with smiles and appreciation. But the next 364 days that follow leave some veterans feeling forgotten.
We know how to celebrate veterans. Once a year, Veterans Day parades are filled with smiles and appreciation. But the next 364 days that follow leave some veterans feeling forgotten.
Homes for gold star families
The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation announced the gold star family home program, which will provide mortgage-free homes to surviving military spouses and their young children.
The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation announced the gold star family home program, which will provide mortgage-free homes to surviving military spouses and their young children.
Relay for Heroes race
Relay for Heroes race, which starts and ends at the Intrepid Museum, benefits the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, a nonprofit that supports the construction of traumatic brain injury treatment and research centers on military bases across the country.
Relay for Heroes race, which starts and ends at the Intrepid Museum, benefits the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, a nonprofit that supports the construction of traumatic brain injury treatment and research centers on military bases across the country.
Someone is stealing massive bells from buoys in Maine, Coast Guard says
The U.S. Coast Guard is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the bandits stealing bells from buoys in bays off the coast of Maine.
The U.S. Coast Guard is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the bandits stealing bells from buoys in bays off the coast of Maine.
What would the Space Force be?
During an address to a Space Council meeting, President Trump announced the formation of a Space Force to become a new branch of the United States military. He said that he is directing the Pentagon to create the space force as an independent service branch to join the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard. Trump ordered the Department of Defense to "immediately begin the process."
During an address to a Space Council meeting, President Trump announced the formation of a Space Force to become a new branch of the United States military. He said that he is directing the Pentagon to create the space force as an independent service branch to join the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard. Trump ordered the Department of Defense to "immediately begin the process."
Bob Woodruff Foundation and NFL team up
The Bob Woodruff Foundation announced an exclusive partnership with the NFL to support the leagues initiatives for military veterans.
The Bob Woodruff Foundation announced an exclusive partnership with the NFL to support the leagues initiatives for military veterans.
Troops volunteering during Fleet Week
In town for New York Fleet Week, some military personnel decided to volunteer within the community. Several service members refreshed the Brownsville Senior Center in Brooklyn on Thursday.
In town for New York Fleet Week, some military personnel decided to volunteer within the community. Several service members refreshed the Brownsville Senior Center in Brooklyn on Thursday.
Veterans to climb Denali
Marine Corps Sgt. Kirstie Ennis and Air Force Senior Airman Katelyn Sheehan have both retired from the service. Though, for the past two years, they've been prepping for a new mission: the pair plans on becoming the first all-female veteran team to summit Denali, the highest peak in North America.
Marine Corps Sgt. Kirstie Ennis and Air Force Senior Airman Katelyn Sheehan have both retired from the service. Though, for the past two years, they've been prepping for a new mission: the pair plans on becoming the first all-female veteran team to summit Denali, the highest peak in North America.
Veterans in Residence Program
WeWork and Bunker Labs are offering a new Veterans in Residence Program that gives military veterans-turned-entrepreneurs access to free workspace and programming to help them grow their ventures. The program has 100 veterans participating in 6-month cohorts in 10 cities in the country. Mike Steadman is community manager of the Veterans in Residence Program here in New York City. He is also a Marine. Mike served as an infantry officer in the Marine Corps for five years. He was deployed to Afghanistan in 2012 and then to Japan and the Philippines in 2014.
WeWork and Bunker Labs are offering a new Veterans in Residence Program that gives military veterans-turned-entrepreneurs access to free workspace and programming to help them grow their ventures. The program has 100 veterans participating in 6-month cohorts in 10 cities in the country. Mike Steadman is community manager of the Veterans in Residence Program here in New York City. He is also a Marine. Mike served as an infantry officer in the Marine Corps for five years. He was deployed to Afghanistan in 2012 and then to Japan and the Philippines in 2014.
Trump frustrated by border wall delays
Until he gets his border wall, President Donald Trump announced he wants to deploy the U.S. military to secure the border with Mexico. The White House later said Trump wants to mobilize the National Guard. The president was still fired up as he has been for days about illegal immigration. Federal law prohibits the use of active duty service members for law enforcement inside the U.S., unless specifically authorized by Congress. But over the past 12 years, presidents have twice sent National Guard troops to the border to bolster security and assist with surveillance and other support.
Until he gets his border wall, President Donald Trump announced he wants to deploy the U.S. military to secure the border with Mexico. The White House later said Trump wants to mobilize the National Guard. The president was still fired up as he has been for days about illegal immigration. Federal law prohibits the use of active duty service members for law enforcement inside the U.S., unless specifically authorized by Congress. But over the past 12 years, presidents have twice sent National Guard troops to the border to bolster security and assist with surveillance and other support.
Military funds for border wall?
Still angry about the budget deal he signed last week, President Donald Trump has floated the idea of using the military's budget to pay for his long-promised border wall with Mexico, despite the fact that such spending would likely require approval from Congress. Trump raised the funding plan with House Speaker Paul Ryan at a meeting at the White House last Wednesday, according to a person familiar with the discussion who spoke on condition of anonymity.
Still angry about the budget deal he signed last week, President Donald Trump has floated the idea of using the military's budget to pay for his long-promised border wall with Mexico, despite the fact that such spending would likely require approval from Congress. Trump raised the funding plan with House Speaker Paul Ryan at a meeting at the White House last Wednesday, according to a person familiar with the discussion who spoke on condition of anonymity.
Trump's Pocahontas comment
President Donald Trump made an off-colored remark during an event honoring Native American war veterans at the White House on Monday. Trump hosted three Navajo code talkers from World War II to the Oval Office. While praising the group and their longevity, Trump referred to Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., by the offensive nickname he gave her during the presidential campaign.
President Donald Trump made an off-colored remark during an event honoring Native American war veterans at the White House on Monday. Trump hosted three Navajo code talkers from World War II to the Oval Office. While praising the group and their longevity, Trump referred to Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., by the offensive nickname he gave her during the presidential campaign.
Veterans meet sports legends
Sports teams like the Rangers and the Knicks often try and give back to veterans on Veterans Day but this year they did something like never before. And the experience won't soon be forgotten by anyone involved. Friday night at the Knicks and Rangers training facility in Tarrytown, Westchester County, military members thought they were for a unique chance to play the games they love at the practice grounds of the pros. What they got, was a lot more than that.
Sports teams like the Rangers and the Knicks often try and give back to veterans on Veterans Day but this year they did something like never before. And the experience won't soon be forgotten by anyone involved. Friday night at the Knicks and Rangers training facility in Tarrytown, Westchester County, military members thought they were for a unique chance to play the games they love at the practice grounds of the pros. What they got, was a lot more than that.
Good Day Street Talk: Honoring Veterans
Good Day Street talk looks at some of the organizations helping our brave men and women as they return from military service. Post-traumatic stress continues to be a major issue for our returning veterans. A number of assistance programs are available to improve the mental health outcomes for them and their families. Among them is the Cohen Veterans Network. President and CEO Dr. Anthony Hassan talks about the programs offered.
Good Day Street talk looks at some of the organizations helping our brave men and women as they return from military service. Post-traumatic stress continues to be a major issue for our returning veterans. A number of assistance programs are available to improve the mental health outcomes for them and their families. Among them is the Cohen Veterans Network. President and CEO Dr. Anthony Hassan talks about the programs offered.
Thanking and helping veterans
Saturday, November 11, is Veterans Day, a special chance to not just to recognize that service but also to draw attention to issues impacting today's veterans.?About 40,000 people from 30 states are expected to march in Saturday's Veterans Day Parade, the largest Veterans Day parade in the country. This year's parade grand marshal is astronaut and retired Air Force Colonel?Buzz Aldrin.
Saturday, November 11, is Veterans Day, a special chance to not just to recognize that service but also to draw attention to issues impacting today's veterans.?About 40,000 people from 30 states are expected to march in Saturday's Veterans Day Parade, the largest Veterans Day parade in the country. This year's parade grand marshal is astronaut and retired Air Force Colonel?Buzz Aldrin.
Work space for veterans
Adam Neumann is co-founder and CEO of the shared work space company WeWork. He is also a veteran of the Israeli army. Neumann met with U.S. veterans at a WeWork space in Midtown Manhattan as he launched the new Veterans in Residence program, which provides sponsored work space and networking opportunities for veterans in 10 different cities, including New York.
Adam Neumann is co-founder and CEO of the shared work space company WeWork. He is also a veteran of the Israeli army. Neumann met with U.S. veterans at a WeWork space in Midtown Manhattan as he launched the new Veterans in Residence program, which provides sponsored work space and networking opportunities for veterans in 10 different cities, including New York.
Museum to be named for fallen hero
The ground was symbolically broken on a planned Navy SEAL museum in memory of Lt. Michael Murphy in West Sayville, Long Island. The Navy SEAL was killed leading a team in Afghanistan in 2005. While the museum is named in his honor, his father Daniel Murphy says it will showcase all of America's most elite warriors.
The ground was symbolically broken on a planned Navy SEAL museum in memory of Lt. Michael Murphy in West Sayville, Long Island. The Navy SEAL was killed leading a team in Afghanistan in 2005. While the museum is named in his honor, his father Daniel Murphy says it will showcase all of America's most elite warriors.
Trump stands by comments on predecessors
President Trump said he has no reason to clarify his claims. Instead, he drew his own White House chief of staff into the controversy by implying President Obama did not call John Kelly when the former Marine general's son was killed in combat in Afghanistan. The AP confirmed that Obama didn't immediately call Kelly. But Kelly and his wife did later sit next to First Lady Michelle Obama during a Memorial Day breakfast honoring Gold Star families.
President Trump said he has no reason to clarify his claims. Instead, he drew his own White House chief of staff into the controversy by implying President Obama did not call John Kelly when the former Marine general's son was killed in combat in Afghanistan. The AP confirmed that Obama didn't immediately call Kelly. But Kelly and his wife did later sit next to First Lady Michelle Obama during a Memorial Day breakfast honoring Gold Star families.
Caring for veterans' graves
Roy DeYoung Jr. isn't a landscaper by trade. Respect for his country is why he is carrying a shovel in a cemetery in New Jersey. During a recent visit to clean his father's grave at George Washington Memorial Park in Paramus, the volunteer firefighter noticed the graves of dozens of other veterans needed similar attention. So he rounded up some friends and said this is something that must be done.
Roy DeYoung Jr. isn't a landscaper by trade. Respect for his country is why he is carrying a shovel in a cemetery in New Jersey. During a recent visit to clean his father's grave at George Washington Memorial Park in Paramus, the volunteer firefighter noticed the graves of dozens of other veterans needed similar attention. So he rounded up some friends and said this is something that must be done.