Author Archives: Finkelstein & Partners

VA announces leadership changes to take effect shortly

WASHNGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced several leadership changes that -->

Why Upstate New York Has Become So Popular, What That Means for Residents

In recent years a record-breaking annual 239 million visitors traveled to New York State destinations. -->

Lustgarten Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research

Saturday, October 13, 2018 – 08:00 Walkway Over the Hudson Poughkeepsie61 Parker AvenuePoughkeepsie, NY 12601 -->

VA is Rethinking Its Entire Online Presence

Veterans Affairs Department is looking for a team of developers to consolidate its far-flung agency -->

New VA secretary promises veterans better customer service and more medical options

In his first public speech since taking over the Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Secretary -->

Potential Grant Opportunity for Veterans’ Groups

New York State Bar Association, August 6th 2018- The Business Law Section’s fund, administered through -->

VSG Attorneys Advocate for Veterans in U.S. Supreme Court

Finkelstein and Partners Veterans Services Group attorney Christine Clemens recently took the lead in writing -->

What to Do If Your Surgery was Botched

Did you know experts estimate more than 250,000 people die each year due to surgical -->

The Link between Fall Prevention and Elderly Independence

According to experts, fall down accidents are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries -->

Tired on the Job? It’s a Major Issue, Here’s Why

More than one in ten workplace injuries can be attributed to fatigue*. Being tired on -->

July 4th Firework Safety Tips

Many New Yorkers will conclude Independence Day celebrating with fireworks. It’s not a surprise the -->

Would you Know if your Child was Being Bullied?

According to experts, in 2016 more than 250,000 students ages 5 to 18 were bullied -->

Wishing Three Members of Our Team Well in Their Next Chapter

Today we celebrated three members of our F&P family and wished them well in their -->

Making a Difference After an Amputation

Driving is dangerous, cars are dangerous, we’ve all heard variations of this message. Yet, everyday -->

Families and Residents of Syracuse Nursing Home Seek Answers

UPDATE June 14, 2018:   Less than a year after publishing the blog below, F&P Of Council -->

First Responders Day

Wednesday, August 1, 2018 – 16:00 267 Union AveSaratoga Springs, NY 12866 This year we’re -->

Newburgh Illuminated

Saturday, June 2, 2018 – 16:00 Broadway StreetNewburgh, NY 12551 We are pleased to announce -->

June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month

Sadly, every year an estimated 5 million older Americans are victims of elder abuse, neglect, -->

VA Finalizes Rule Paying Special Monthly Compensation to Some With TBI

You may have heard about the VA’s Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) or Aid and Attendance -->

Many Medically Discharged Vets Missing Out on Rating Upgrade

Congress ordered that the PDBR (Physical Disability Board of Review) established as part of the 2008 National -->

What You Should Know Before Using Your Home Generator

Those of us who call Upstate New York home are accustomed to severe weather that -->