VA to fire employee for alleged abuse of disabled vet at a state-run veterans home

VA to fire employee for alleged abuse of disabled vet at a state-run veterans home

The veteran's wife captured video of the incident that's now gone viral. She told Military Times that she set up a hidden camera after suspecting abuse.

State Legislators Call for Investigation into Alleged Abuse at NYS Veterans Home

Angela Sangro at the podium with (l-r) Asm. Dana Levenberg, Sen. Pte Harckham and Asm. Matt Slater behind her. Credit: Office of State Sen. Pete Harckham / Tom Staudter A group of state legislators, including Senators Shelley Mayor and Pete Harckham and Assemblymembers Dana Levenberg and Matt Slater, along with Town of Cortlandt Board Member Robert Mayes, called today for an investigation into alleged abuse of a resident by a staff member at the…

Electeds Call for Investigation After Hidden Camera Catches Alleged Veteran Abuse at State Home

In the wake of reports of the alleged abuse of a resident by a staff member at the New York State Veterans Home in Montrose, bipartisan elected officials are calling for New York Attorney General Letitia James and the state health department that runs the facility to open an investigation. Leading the charge at Cortlandt Town Hall on Monday, June 22, were State Sens. Pete Harckham and Shelley Mayer, Assemblymembers Dana Levenberg and Matt Slater…