Assemblyman Michael J. Cusick |
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Honoring Veterans |
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Supporting troops and their families |
Protecting soldiers at home
For more information about these and other benefits, visit the Division of Military and Naval Affairs Web site, www.dmna.state.ny.us/members/patriot.html or call the DMNA Legal Affairs Office at 518.786.4541. Ensuring our troops return to good-paying jobsDuring this time of economic uncertainty, we must help our military personnel find meaningful work upon their return. The Patriot Plan:
In the tragic event of a war casualty, the Patriot Plan provides up to $6,000 for funeral costs (1-888-VETSNYS). The plan also provides four years of free tuition, room and board to any SUNY or CUNY undergraduate school, or an equal amount to attend any other college or university in New York for the children, spouses and dependents of New Yorkers killed or severely disabled in the line of duty after August 2, 1990. (Visit the NYS Higher Education Services Corporation’s Web site: www.hesc.org and search site for "scholarships" or call DMNA Government and Community Affairs at 518.786.4580 for more information.) |
To recognize the sacrifices veterans have made for our country, Assemblyman Cusick worked to pass legislation: Providing recourse for Agent Orange injuries
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Important phone numbers and Web sites
Division of Military and Naval Affairs Legal Affairs Office 518.786.4541
Government and Community Affairs
NYS Division of Veterans’ Affairs |
Assemblyman Michael J. Cusick 1911 Richmond Ave. Staten Island, NY 10314 (718) 370-1384 cusickm@assembly.state.ny.us |
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