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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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Teacher of the Year

State Commander James MacArthur takes great pleasure in announcing the winners of the Department of New York 2025-2026 Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Awards. This years recipients are: 1st Place K-5 Mary Beth Hudycia, District 3, Post 3275, Fort Plain, NY 1st Place 6-8 Leah Peyton, District 4, Post 4915, Herkimer, NY 1st Place 9-12 Jacqueline Smartt, District 1, Post 5298, Springfield Gardens, NY

Legislative Breakfast

This is your opportunity to meet with your State Legislators and let them know what issues are important to you.

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Commander's Golf Tournament

Help support the Commander's Special Projects - Homeless Veterans, Head Strong and the VFW National Home by sponsoring and playing in one of the three golf tournaments.

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Spring Conference

The Department of New York VFW's Spring Conference will take place March 26-29, 2026 at the Radisson Hotel in Corning, NY. Make your plans now to attend.

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Voice Of Democracy Winners

State Commander James MacArthur takes great pleasure in announcing the winners of the Department of New York 2025-2026 Voice of Democracy Program. This years recipients are: 1st Place Emily Spatto, District 4, Post 982, Remsen, NY 2nd Place Sara Zinkin, District 8, Post 412, Rochester, NY 3rd Place Isabella Lozovsky, District 3, Post 1895, Schenectady, NY

VOD Winners Poster

Patriot's Pen Winners

State Commander James MacArthur takes great pleasure in announcing the winners of the Department of New York 2025-2026 Patriot’s Pen Program. This years recipients are: 1st Place Alexa Cruz – District 10, Post 4987, Bethpage, NY 2nd Place Piper Ercoline – District 3, Post 1938, Valley Falls, NY 3rd Place Jonathan He – District 4, Post 7227, Carthage, NY

Patriot's Pen Winners Poster

Overseas Veteran Newsletter

The latest edition of OVN is now available!

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2025-2026 Service Officer Raffle

The 2025-2026 Service Officer Raffle and Service Officer Journal Ad is now under way. Please help support our Service Officers buy purchasing raffle tickets and placing an Ad in the Service Officer Journal.

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State Commander'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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Welcome to the Department of New York VFW website.  We are making great strides to be a support system for Veterans and their families.  Keeping our Veterans and members informed is one of our most vital goals.
 
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