New York veterans to get career help through SUNY, CUNY programs
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — State Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton led the first meeting of the New York State Senate Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs Committee for the 2026 legislative session on Feb. 3, advancing seven bills designed to support veterans and their families.
Four of the bills that passed were sponsored by Scarcella-Spanton, who chairs the committee. The legislation addresses career assistance, resource access, legal information, and suicide prevention for veterans.
“I remain deeply committed to ensuring that our veterans and military families have the resources, support, and recognition they deserve in New York,” Scarcella-Spanton said. “Advancing legislation that makes a difference in the lives of our veterans, active-duty service members, and their families is a responsibility I will continue to take very seriously in the 2026 session. I look forward to building on the momentum we’ve established in 2025 and keeping the needs of our service members and veterans at the forefront of our efforts in the legislature this year.”
Scarcella-Spanton also serves on the committees on Civil Service and Pensions, Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation, Disabilities, Labor, and Women’s Issues.
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