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Source: Joe Gratz / FlickrAfter an investigation into fraudulent charities as part of “Operation Bottomfeeder,” Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has dissolved a Brooklyn telemarketing firm that bilked unsuspecting donors for nearly $190,000 that would allegedly go to assist Vietnam Veterans, the AG’s office announced this week. The Brooklyn-based firm,
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Screenshot from video posted to Twitter/NYPD 60th Precinct. [https://twitter.com/NYPD60Pct/status/771737700806385664]Cops from the 60th Precinct, which covers Coney Island, Brighton Beach, and Gravesend, took to the Coney Island boardwalk to record a video of them doing the 22 push-up challenge to raise awareness for veteran
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HAPPY VETERANS DAY! For all the work you’ve done and all the work you do For protecting our country and fighting for the red, white, and blue We would like to give to all veterans who come our way 20% off of your Atlas Steakhouse [http://www.atlassteak.com/
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Courtesy of Assemblyman William Colton’s OfficeAssemblyman William Colton throwing his support behind the service men and women who have been protesting [/temporary-closure-of-surgical-unit-at-brooklyn-va-hospital-sparks-protest-from-nurses-and-vets/#.VglLQGRVikp] the closure of the surgical unit at Dyker Heights’ Veterans Affairs Hospital (Brooklyn VA). “If the veterans can risk their lives for us and our country,
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Sheepshead Bay charter fishing boat, the Capt’s Lady. (Photo: Phil Esposito)A disabled Navy veteran and Sheepshead Bay resident has turned his love of New York’s iconic imagery into a photography business that will benefit America’s wounded service members. Phil Esposito, who served in the Navy for
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Source: NYPDUPDATE (May 28): This missing person has been found and returned safely to his family. Original post: A 90-year-old World War II veteran went missing from his Gerritsen Beach home on Sunday, sparking a search by friends, family and authorities. Thomas Gallegos was last seen on Sunday, May 24,
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Courtesy of Tony LombardoBy Tony Lombardo I have been afflicted with Multiple Sclerosis [/tony-lombardo-wants-hear-stories-resilience-courage/] for over 34 years and get around with the aid of a power wheelchair. To put it mildly, it ain’t easy. Along the way, I have met individuals who illustrate and exemplify the true meaning
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On Sunday, November 23, from 10am-6pm, the folks at Bensonhurst Dental Care [http://bensonhurstdentalcare.com] (1872 80th St) will be providing dental services free of charge to New York City’s police, firefighters, EMTs, military personnel, and their families. “We have a unique opportunity to show our men and women
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The residence of Mikhail Presman (Source: Google Maps)He was facing 10 years, but, ultimately, Gravesend-based psychiatrist Mikhail Presman was sentenced earlier this month to 18 months imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release for Medicare fraud. Presman was busted in a massive Medicare fraud sweep in May 2013
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The residence of Mikhail Presman (Source: Google Maps)Dr. Mikhail Presman, busted in a sweeping Medicare fraud scheme earlier this year, is facing millions of dollars in fines and significant jail time. The New York Post is reporting [http://nypost.com/2013/10/31/shrink-faces-10-years-in-jail-in-medicare-fraud/] that Presman pleaded guilty to
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Assemblyman William Colton (center) with a veteran marine. Also pictured, city council candidate Mark Treyger. Photo via Priscilla ConsoloThanks to the efforts of Assemblyman William Colton, veterans will have a chance to speak about the importance of their service at schools in a new statewide program. According to a press
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The following is from the Sheepshead Bay-Plumb Beach Civic Association: Click to enlarge
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Source: assembly.state.ny.usFrom the office of Assemblyman William Colton: Assemblyman William Colton (D-Brooklyn) is announcing the creation of an enhanced New York State driver’s license for all veterans. Starting next year, all veterans will have the option to have a notation placed on their license or I.
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Source: eagle102.net via Wikimedia CommonsLegislation sponsored by Senator Martin Golden was signed into law today to help returning war veterans find employment. The law, signed by Governor Andrew Cuomo, expands the employment section on the Division of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) website [http://www.veterans.ny.gov/]. The website will
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Photo by Erica ShermanApproximately 200 people turned out to honor those veterans who’ve given the ultimate sacrifice in serving and protecting our nation, as the community celebrated the annual Armed Forces Day and Memorial Day Parade and Observance. Organized by the Sheepshead Bay – Plumb Beach Civic Association, the event
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Sam Angert (right) and friend Lt. Joseph Forton, who was killed in the explosion. (Source:NYDailyNews.com)A Midwood veteran who was severely injured while honorably serving his country in Iraq is finally going home after waiting 28 months to be medically discharged by the U.S. Army. “It’s