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#veterans

As New York's legal cannabis market continues to expand, veterans are finding opportunities to integrate plant medicine into their wellness routines. Cannabis is increasingly recognized for its role in helping veterans manage challenges such as chronic pain, difficulty sleeping, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other service-related conditions. While the state imposes some of the highest cannabis taxes in the country, which can be an obstacle for many, certain dispensaries are stepping up by offering discounts to veterans.

New York is home to an estimated 563,400 veterans as of August 2025, accounting for roughly 3.6% of the state's adult population. While this percentage ranks 51st among U.S. states and territories for veterans per capita, it still represents a large and diverse community of individuals who have served the country. For many of these veterans, cannabis has become an important part of daily life-used to manage conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), insomnia, and chronic pain.

As of August 2025, approximately 563,400 veterans were living in New York. That figure accounts for 3.6% of the state's adult population and places New York 51st among U.S. states and territories in terms of veteran population per capita. While that statistic might suggest a smaller community in proportion to other states, the reality is that hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers have served-and many of them rely on cannabis to support their health and quality of life.

New York State is home to an estimated 563,400 veterans as of August 2025. This represents roughly 3.6% of the state's adult population and places New York 51st among U.S. states and territories in terms of veteran population per capita. While that ranking may seem low, the needs of veterans in New York remain significant, particularly when it comes to access to wellness options such as cannabis.

I was blind for two and a half years. This is the first time I've seen anything.

A 35-year-old former U.S. Army sergeant, Bajun "Baji" Mavalwalla II, faces up to six years in prison for protesting against ICE deportations in what legal experts are calling a test case for the Trump administration's attempts to criminalize and punish dissent. Mavalwalla was arrested and charged with "conspiracy to impede or injure officers" after he was identified in a video taken at the protest and shared on Instagram.

Bajun Mavalwalla II a former army sergeant who survived a roadside bomb blast on a special operations mission in Afghanistan was charged in July with conspiracy to impede or injure officers after joining a demonstration against federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) in Spokane, Washington.

It's sickening,

I didn't go to college. I joined the Army at 18 and served for nearly five years. After I got out, I worked the front desk at a gym. I kept seeing a group of guys who wore nice clothes and drove nice cars. I asked them what they did for work, and they told me they worked for CDW. Even though I had no experience working in tech, they helped me get hired in tech sales. I went to work for CDW in 2008.

In May 2024, the VA announced temporary guidance allowing homebuyers using VA loans to pay buyer's agent's compensation out of pocket if necessary or desired.

Almost all of us young people at the time mobilized, and most ended up in the war. It was that collective energy – you knew you had no other choice; everyone had to make their contribution in their own way.

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I am filing a case immediately with the Paris state prosecutors so that this man will be found and sanctions imposed to make an example of him, Patricia Miralles, minister for veterans and remembrance, wrote on X.

Lau's nontraditional path to law school leadership enables him to connect technical and human aspects of the role, emphasizing the importance of being a people-centric dean.

Morgan Moses, in his 12th NFL season, described the Patriots' rookie class as 'probably one of the best rookie classes I've been around,' complimenting their humility and willingness to learn.

Leonard Hopkins and fellow Black military veterans gathered daily at a Miami McDonald's to share memories over cups of coffee and orange juice, fostering a sense of community.

David Crete, a former Air Force Sergeant who worked at NTTR from 1983 through 1987, said that over 490 of his fellow workers have died of severe illnesses since being stationed at the secret facility. 'I have brain atrophy. The left side of my brain is shrinking and dying. That's not too bad. I'm one of the healthy ones,' Crete told the House Veterans Affairs Committee in April while lobbying for legislation to support the Area 51 veterans. The average age of death for someone who served in that unit is 65 and the youngest airman to die was just 33.

The State of New York has expanded the Veterans Tuition Award program to include noncombat veterans, recognizing the contributions of all military service members.

"Our men - some of the men came home, and some men never came home. We don't forget. Never."

Council Member Robert Holden has criticized Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and Finance Chair Justin Brannan for not allocating extra funds for veterans in the FY2026 Budget, despite increased funding for other city services.

Veterans are often targeted by private companies charging fees for assistance with VA disability applications, despite free help available from accredited organizations.

Veterans who live with a 100% service-connected disability have given everything in the defense of our nation. They deserve more than just our thanks—they deserve real, tangible support.

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Gen Z veterans are leading borrower activity with a 459% increase in VA refinance loans, proving the VA loan benefit's powerful impact on young buyers.

In 1986, nearly five hours of vibrant parading honored Vietnam veterans in downtown Chicago, marking a significant acknowledgment of their service 11 years post-war.

"I was blessed to serve this nation for 21 years in the United States Army. I was again fortunate to deploy 10 times. I'm really proud of my service."

We've really seen an urgency and a fear in the veterans community. They're worried about the benefits that we fought for throughout our generations.

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"Everything about the experience, I was learning and enjoying. I thought, this is what I want my place to be like in five or 10 years."