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Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs

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New York veterans face a serious mental health crisis. We need solutions (opinion)

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N.Y. urged to disburse $3M+ in untouched funds to assist veterans

February 14, 2024

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World War II hero, a Purple Heart recipient, rounds the century mark. He’s lauded by 200 at a gala reception

February 11, 2024

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A state senator and a Korean War veteran . . . she names him an official Veterans Hall of Famer | Inside Out

January 16, 2024

In the Dongan Hills home of Charles Navarino, from the left, Anthony Navarino, Jimmy Haynes of USIVO and the Granito-Smith American Legion Post, State Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton, Charles A. Navarino and John Sollazzo. (Courtesy/Office of Senator Scarcella-Spanton)Staten Island Advance

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From public safety to disaster preparedness laws, Sen. Scarcella-Spanton saw 22 of her sponsored bills pass in 2023

January 4, 2024

New York State Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton speaks on the floor in Albany.

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New laws ensure benefits, resources for New York veterans

November 14, 2023

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Jessica Scarcella-Spanton

(D) District 23
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Ranking Member

Jacob Ashby

(R) District 43

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.

(D) District 15

April N.M. Baskin

(D) District 63

Pete Harckham

(D, WF) District 40

James Sanders Jr.

(D) District 10

José M. Serrano

(D, WF) District 29

Daniel G. Stec

(R, C, IP) District 45

Alexis Weik

(R, C) District 8

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