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(1920-2025) New York VFW Headquarters mission is to support all Veterans and their families as we contribute to our communities all around the Empire State. #stillserving

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Harold M. Burke, Jr.

Past State Commander Harold M. Burke, Jr. passed away on Saturday August 23, 2025. Hal served as the State Commander 2003-2004, he was the Department Quartermaster 2005-2009 and Department Adjutant 2014-2021.

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2025-2026 Department OTI

Department of New York VFW OTI Training will take place on Saturday September 6, 2025 at the Albany Marriott, 189 Wolf Road, Albany, NY 12205. Register today!

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Fall Conference

The Department of New York VFW announces the 2025 Fall Conference on October 10-11, 2025 at the Albany Marriott, 189 Wolf Rd., Albany NY.

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Service Officer Raffle

Please help our Service Officers continue to help our veterans by making a monetary prize donation for the Service Officer Raffle. Money raised by the Service Officer Raffle goes directly to support our hard working Service Officers.

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Stop-22 Walk

Please help our Veterans by organizing a Stop-22 Walk to raise public awareness about veteran suicides. All monies raised will go to support the Commander's Special Project groups Alliance 180 and Headstrong.

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Albany Service Officer Job Opening

The Department of New York VFW has a job opening for a “Veteran Service Officer”. The location of the position is at the Albany VA Medical Center, 113 Holland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208. Prospective candidates should submit their applications to the State Adjutant via email at Adjutantdny@vfwny.com.

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Commander MacArthur's Membership Program

State Commander James MacArthur is asking each Post to reach at least 100% in membership this year and would like you to strive to reach the National Commander's goal of 101% membership.

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2025-2026 Bond Coverage

The newly revised 2025-2026 Post bond application is now available. Coverage starts September 1, 2025 so don't delay!

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New York City Veteran Service Officer

The Department of New York VFW has positions open for Veteran Service Officer for the office in New York City. Please click on the link below for the complete job description.

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Assistance for Veterans

Look into Financial Grants, Mental Wellness, Student Veteran Support, VA Claims and Separation Benefits by clicking below.

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