Veterans
Veterans Jordan Poyer and Jordan Phillips are defying expectations and making crucial contributions to the Buffalo Bills’ defense this season. Once thought unlikely to play major roles, both players stepped up during a key game against the Chiefs. Poyer recorded five tackles, while Phillips made standout plays in a goal-line stand. Despite being in their […]
The remains of U.S. Army Private Harland J. Hennessey, a WWII soldier who died in a Japanese POW camp in 1942, have been returned to Rochester for burial in his hometown of Boonville, NY. Identified through DNA and dental records in 2018, Hennessey was honored with a military escort upon landing. His remains will be […]
Congress is weighing legislation to simplify how veterans access private health care when services at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities are limited or inaccessible. Many veterans, like John-Paul Sager of Iowa, face bureaucratic obstacles and delays when seeking treatment outside the VA system, even for recurring conditions. Currently, VA referrals are required, creating bottlenecks […]
U.S. Marine Corps veteran Adrian Clouatre is speaking out after his wife, Paola Clouatre, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during a routine green card appointment in New Orleans. Paola, a 25-year-old Mexican national who entered the U.S. as a child seeking asylum, was arrested in May due to a 2018 deportation order […]
Communities across Greater Rochester are honoring fallen service members with a range of Memorial Day events, including parades, ceremonies, and flag placements. Highlights include Pittsford’s tribute to Gold Star families, Rochester’s downtown parade, and Greece’s parade followed by a remembrance ceremony. Holy Sepulchre Cemetery is continuing its tradition of placing flags on nearly 60,000 veteran […]
Businesses in Rochester and surrounding areas are getting ready for Veterans Day on November 11. See below all the ways businesses and organizations are recognizing those who have served with discounts, free meals and free events for local veterans and their loved ones. Delta Sonic free car washes Free “Super Kiss Plus” car washes will […]
Veterans face unique challenges when starting small businesses, especially in securing capital, as many lack the financial history that banks require for loans. Veterans own nearly 2 million small businesses in the U.S., generating $1.3 trillion annually, but ownership has declined in recent years. Despite their military-acquired skills in resilience, leadership, and adaptability, many veterans […]
The Monroe County Veterans Service Agency (VSA) announced that it secured over $500,000 for two local widows whose husbands died due to the effects of Agent Orange, a chemical herbicide used by the U.S. military during the Vietnam War. County Executive Adam Bello shared the stories of these two widows, highlighting the impact of their […]
Starting April 1, 2024, New York State will offer all veterans and Gold Star Families free access to state parks and recreational sites through the expanded Lifetime Liberty Pass Program. Previously limited to veterans with at least a 40% service-connected disability, the program now extends to include all New York veterans and those who have […]
Cardi B has kicked off her community service and the Bronx rapper has shared with her fans the impact the experience volunteering at a facility for military veterans has had on her. Cardi B took to Instagram Live to explain a recap of what she has learned during her community service. She stated: “I have […]
WDKX Holiday Stream