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. -->
Aug
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 -->
Aug
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 -->
Aug
What to Do If Your Surgery was Botched
Did you know experts estimate more than 250,000 people die each year due to surgical -->
Jul
The Link between Fall Prevention and Elderly Independence
According to experts, fall down accidents are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries -->
Jul
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 -->
Jul
July 4th Firework Safety Tips
Many New Yorkers will conclude Independence Day celebrating with fireworks. It’s not a surprise the -->
Jul
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 -->
Jun
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 -->
Jun
Making a Difference After an Amputation
Driving is dangerous, cars are dangerous, we’ve all heard variations of this message. Yet, everyday -->
Jun
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 -->
Jun
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, -->
Jun
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 -->