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‘Food is mood’: Bronx nonprofit program combines healthy eating and addiction recovery

By Emily Swanson

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani served lunch to veterans in Parkchester Tuesday instead of attending the official veterans day parade, sparking a debate about what it means to truly support veterans and whether his absence was a snub or a sign of deeper commitment.

Mamdani skipped Veteran’s Day Parade to serve Bronx veterans hot meals

By Sadie Brown

United States Army Warrant Officer (left) and U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer David Wray (right) salute as a trumpet player blows out "Taps," honoring those who died serving their country for the Bronx Veterans Day Parade.

The Bronx Veterans Day Parade honors 250 years of Army, Navy and Marine Corps

By Sadie Brown

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Bronx veterans honored by Borough President Gibson and Veterans Advisory Council during ceremony kicking off Veterans Appreciation Month

By Ethan Marshall

The Bronx Chamber of Commerce board members saluted its 2017 Veterans Luncheon honorees.

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Bronx Chamber of Commerce seeks nominations for annual veterans luncheon honoring local heroes

By Sadie Brown

Over 100 people gathered near Yankee Stadium Tuesday for a rally to End Veteran Poverty.

Bronx leaders push for the city to prioritize veterans at rally and resource event

By Sadie Brown

Elissa Carmona of the Morrisania Band Project won a $20,000 grant to support Sing with SOUL, her music-wellness program for older adults.

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Bronx singer Elissa Carmona wins $20K grant for music-wellness program

By Emily Swanson

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BP Gibson and NYC Department of Veterans’ Services open Veterans Resource Center at Bronx Borough Hall

By Ethan Marshall

At its annual gala and fundraiser, elected officials and the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance honored veterans Thursday who dedicated themselves to preserving the park's Memorial Grove which honors local soldiers who have died in battle.

Van Cortlandt Park Alliance honors local veterans at annual gala and fundraiser ahead of Memorial Day

By Sadie Brown

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Army vet Luke Graziani reinstated at Bronx VA following federal staffing cuts

By Emily Swanson

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Bronx VA worker fired under Trump staffing cuts to attend President’s address

By Emily Swanson

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Bronx native Army veteran fired under Trump cuts with days left in probationary period

By Emily Swanson

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Longtime Army veteran fired from Bronx VA under Trump federal workforce cuts

By Emily Swanson

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Legal Hand Bronx and Violence Intervention Program hold digital abuse workshop

By Ethan Marshall and Jewel Webber

Veterans and family were invited to enjoy cocoa, cookies and a day at the zoo, complete with a holiday toy giveaway.

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Bronx veterans and family enjoy a toy giveaway and a trip to the zoo

By Sadie Brown

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