Joe Bello
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Former: @NYCCouncil. Current: @504Dems | Bronx BP VAC | Chair, VA NYC CVEB. Veteran, advocate/organizer & sometimes writer. RT ≠ endorse
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The VA launches a departmentwide review to rethink how it delivers services and fulfills its mission, amid ongoing federal workforce cuts. Led by the new secretary, the effort aims to identify changes to improve veteran care even as the department sheds 30,000 employees. More here: buff.ly/hVGeQM0
VA launches a departmentwide 'review of its mission' as it seeks changes to its operations
Veterans Affairs is no longer planning mass layoffs, but major changes still expected.
www.govexec.com
July 21, 2025 at 5:24 PM
The VA launches a departmentwide review to rethink how it delivers services and fulfills its mission, amid ongoing federal workforce cuts. Led by the new secretary, the effort aims to identify changes to improve veteran care even as the department sheds 30,000 employees. More here: buff.ly/hVGeQM0
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Following significant pushback, the Department of Veterans Affairs is reversing course on its plan for widespread RIFs while still promising some staffing reductions. buff.ly/BD93Xrl
VA backs down on mass layoffs, will cut 30K through attrition only
Following significant pushback, VA is reversing course on its plan for widespread RIFs while still promising some staffing reductions.
www.govexec.com
July 7, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Following significant pushback, the Department of Veterans Affairs is reversing course on its plan for widespread RIFs while still promising some staffing reductions. buff.ly/BD93Xrl
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NYC plans ticker-tape parade for post-9/11 war veterans in Lower Manhattan https://gothamist.com/news/nyc-plans-ticker-tape-parade-for-post-911-combat-veterans-in-lower-manhattan
NYC plans ticker-tape parade for post-9/11 war veterans in Lower Manhattan
A U.S. Coast Guard vessel cruises through New York Harbor near the Statue of Liberty as part of Fleet Week on May 21, 2025.
Mayor Eric Adams’ administration is calling the parade, which will take place in July 2026, the “Homecoming of Heroes.” [ more › ]
gothamist.com
May 23, 2025 at 1:28 PM
NYC plans ticker-tape parade for post-9/11 war veterans in Lower Manhattan https://gothamist.com/news/nyc-plans-ticker-tape-parade-for-post-911-combat-veterans-in-lower-manhattan
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Trump and Musk have cut vital programs at the VA, leaving many veterans in crisis abandoned. Our veterans answered the call, but now nobody will answer theirs. youtu.be/dNkPuZ0gRdI?...
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March 11, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Trump and Musk have cut vital programs at the VA, leaving many veterans in crisis abandoned. Our veterans answered the call, but now nobody will answer theirs. youtu.be/dNkPuZ0gRdI?...
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The VA is preparing to lay off tens of thousands of employees this year, marking one of the largest workforce cuts in the agency’s history. The move raises concerns about the impact on veterans' services.
VA plans to lay off as many as 83,000 employees this year
A leaked memo released Tuesday called for VA to slash its workforce to 2019 levels that were in place before millions of veterans became newly eligible for care.
buff.ly
March 5, 2025 at 1:48 AM
The VA is preparing to lay off tens of thousands of employees this year, marking one of the largest workforce cuts in the agency’s history. The move raises concerns about the impact on veterans' services.
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The Senate voted against a non-binding resolution calling for the protection of health care benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits during their service.
Senate rejects PACT Act protections, sending “signal” that benefits could be cut, vet group says
The Senate rejected a measure to protect veteran toxic exposure benefits which vet groups say are a “signal” for larger potential cuts.
taskandpurpose.com
February 21, 2025 at 9:43 PM
The Senate voted against a non-binding resolution calling for the protection of health care benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits during their service.
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President Trump signed a number of new executive orders Monday night aimed at the U.S. military. Here is a breakdown of what he signed.
Trump has issued a number of orders affecting the military. Here's what they do
President Trump signed a number of new executive orders Monday night aimed at the U.S. military. Here is a breakdown what he signed.
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January 28, 2025 at 11:09 PM
President Trump signed a number of new executive orders Monday night aimed at the U.S. military. Here is a breakdown of what he signed.
VA secretary nominee promises more medical care options and upgrades: www.militarytimes.com/news/pentago... via @militarytimes.bsky.social
VA secretary nominee promises more medical care options and upgrades
Nominee Doug Collins said he wants to expand VA's community care program while still strengthening the existing department health care system.
www.militarytimes.com
January 21, 2025 at 9:09 PM
VA secretary nominee promises more medical care options and upgrades: www.militarytimes.com/news/pentago... via @militarytimes.bsky.social
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Out today -- here's a deep dive into VA outreach efforts over the last two-plus years, and how it has pulled tens of thousands more veterans into the system. But will it continue into the new administration? www.militarytimes.com/veterans/202...
Multi-year outreach blitz helped bring more vets into VA services
Department leaders have used high-profile partnerships and ad campaigns to reach out to veterans perviously leery of VA programs.
www.militarytimes.com
January 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Out today -- here's a deep dive into VA outreach efforts over the last two-plus years, and how it has pulled tens of thousands more veterans into the system. But will it continue into the new administration? www.militarytimes.com/veterans/202...
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The Navy has exonerated the Port Chicago 50, a group of Black sailors convicted in the largest mutiny in its history...
Black sailors exonerated for mutiny 80 years after WWII
After a deadly ammunition blast at California's Port Chicago during World War II, 50 Black sailors were convicted of mutiny for refusing to go back over subpar safety conditions. Eight decades after t...
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January 8, 2025 at 12:48 AM
The Navy has exonerated the Port Chicago 50, a group of Black sailors convicted in the largest mutiny in its history...
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The city Economic Development Corporation has selected 8th Regiment Partners LLC to develop Kingsbridge Armory, the public-benefit corporation told THE CITY on Monday.
New York City Selects Developers for Long-Abandoned Kingsbridge Armory
The Economic Development Corporation’s pick of Maddd Equities and Joy Construction elevates hopes that decades of revival schemes finally come to fruition — and concerns about a contractor’s safety…
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January 7, 2025 at 4:04 PM
The city Economic Development Corporation has selected 8th Regiment Partners LLC to develop Kingsbridge Armory, the public-benefit corporation told THE CITY on Monday.
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FYI, President Biden signed the Dole Act into law last night. Took a few extra days, but no sign of any issues. Here's the background on what it does: www.militarytimes.com/news/pentago...
January 3, 2025 at 2:37 PM
FYI, President Biden signed the Dole Act into law last night. Took a few extra days, but no sign of any issues. Here's the background on what it does: www.militarytimes.com/news/pentago...
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This Congress begins with more members who are military veterans than any session in the last eight years.
Breaking down the number of veterans in the 119th Congress
This Congress begins with more members who are military veterans than any session in the last eight years.
www.militarytimes.com
January 2, 2025 at 1:04 PM
This Congress begins with more members who are military veterans than any session in the last eight years.
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The Empire State Building shines red, white, and blue in tribute to the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter.
December 30, 2024 at 2:42 AM
The Empire State Building shines red, white, and blue in tribute to the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter.
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There’s been plenty of discussion about veterans’ disability benefits and ratings.
This article breaks down how disability ratings are calculated and explains why being rated 100% disabled by the VA doesn’t necessarily mean you’re completely immobile.
This article breaks down how disability ratings are calculated and explains why being rated 100% disabled by the VA doesn’t necessarily mean you’re completely immobile.
What is a ‘100% disability’ rating and what does that actually mean for veterans
Determining a veteran’s combined disability rating is not a matter of simple math. The process is incredibly complicated.
taskandpurpose.com
December 9, 2024 at 2:03 PM
There’s been plenty of discussion about veterans’ disability benefits and ratings.
This article breaks down how disability ratings are calculated and explains why being rated 100% disabled by the VA doesn’t necessarily mean you’re completely immobile.
This article breaks down how disability ratings are calculated and explains why being rated 100% disabled by the VA doesn’t necessarily mean you’re completely immobile.
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This morning I was one of only two Democratic candidates for Mayor who showed up to NY Metro Vets’ Veterans Forum.
I appreciated the opportunity to hear from veterans in the Bronx, share my vision for supportive housing, health care, & workforce development opportunities for NYC’s service members.
I appreciated the opportunity to hear from veterans in the Bronx, share my vision for supportive housing, health care, & workforce development opportunities for NYC’s service members.
December 8, 2024 at 6:03 PM
This morning I was one of only two Democratic candidates for Mayor who showed up to NY Metro Vets’ Veterans Forum.
I appreciated the opportunity to hear from veterans in the Bronx, share my vision for supportive housing, health care, & workforce development opportunities for NYC’s service members.
I appreciated the opportunity to hear from veterans in the Bronx, share my vision for supportive housing, health care, & workforce development opportunities for NYC’s service members.
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On Dec. 7, 1941, the Empire of Japan launched an air raid on the U.S. Navy base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, killing more than 2,300 Americans. The United States declared war against Japan the following day.
Read more about what happened on this date: t.ly/sJ7Un
Read more about what happened on this date: t.ly/sJ7Un
December 7, 2024 at 1:41 PM
On Dec. 7, 1941, the Empire of Japan launched an air raid on the U.S. Navy base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, killing more than 2,300 Americans. The United States declared war against Japan the following day.
Read more about what happened on this date: t.ly/sJ7Un
Read more about what happened on this date: t.ly/sJ7Un
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Pearl Harbor attack was eighty-three years ago today:
December 7, 2024 at 1:55 PM
Pearl Harbor attack was eighty-three years ago today:
VA pushes to enroll New York #veterans in health care program: Here is how to apply: www.silive.com/health/2024/... via @silive.com
VA pushes to enroll New York veterans in health care program: Here is how to apply
The campaign aims to reach 27,234 eligible New York veterans who fought in Vietnam, the Gulf War, Iraq and Afghanistan.
www.silive.com
December 6, 2024 at 9:39 PM
VA pushes to enroll New York #veterans in health care program: Here is how to apply: www.silive.com/health/2024/... via @silive.com
“The measure is unlikely to become law in the few remaining weeks of the current Congress, but sets the stage for the fight that is likely to come under Trump.”
House Republicans set the stage for expanding private care for #veterans: www.govexec.com/management/2... via @govexec.bsky.social
House Republicans set the stage for expanding private care for #veterans: www.govexec.com/management/2... via @govexec.bsky.social
House Republicans set the stage for expanding private care for veterans
President-elect Trump could once again seek to shift veterans away from VA for health care and the top Republican on the issue just laid out a blueprint for doing so.
www.govexec.com
December 6, 2024 at 3:14 AM
“The measure is unlikely to become law in the few remaining weeks of the current Congress, but sets the stage for the fight that is likely to come under Trump.”
House Republicans set the stage for expanding private care for #veterans: www.govexec.com/management/2... via @govexec.bsky.social
House Republicans set the stage for expanding private care for #veterans: www.govexec.com/management/2... via @govexec.bsky.social
Starting today! “A Fortnight at Tripler” - a play that tells the story of a wounded soldier from Iraq is performing at the YMCA’s Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater in #NYC from December 4-8th. Discount tickets for #veterans! Go to: ci.ovationtix.com/36891/produc...
December 4, 2024 at 6:12 PM
Starting today! “A Fortnight at Tripler” - a play that tells the story of a wounded soldier from Iraq is performing at the YMCA’s Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater in #NYC from December 4-8th. Discount tickets for #veterans! Go to: ci.ovationtix.com/36891/produc...
This Sunday, December 8th, Veterans Action Network, along with NYMetroVets will be holding a #NYC Veterans Political Action Summit in the #Bronx! We invite all mayoral & other office candidates to hear from #veterans regarding our issues & to discuss veterans platforms. Info below! Join us!
December 3, 2024 at 4:20 PM
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Out now: VA awards $1.5 million to study using psychedelics for PTSD treatment. This is the first such VA-funded study in more than 50 years.
www.militarytimes.com/veterans/202...
www.militarytimes.com/veterans/202...
VA awards $1.5 million to study using psychedelics for PTSD treatment
The move is the first time Veterans Affairs leaders have funded a study into psychedelic benefits since the 1960s.
www.militarytimes.com
December 3, 2024 at 2:02 PM
Out now: VA awards $1.5 million to study using psychedelics for PTSD treatment. This is the first such VA-funded study in more than 50 years.
www.militarytimes.com/veterans/202...
www.militarytimes.com/veterans/202...