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20 veterans test positive for hepatitis

Rich Newberg — Thu, 09 May 2013 19:30:17 GMT

Four months after learning veterans may have been exposed to HIV and hepatitis at the V.A. Hospital in Buffalo, 20 have tested positive for hepatitis.

Armed Forces Week kicks off

Lindsay Munschauer — Sun, 05 May 2013 23:02:55 GMT

The sun was shining for the kick off to Armed Forces Week. The 53rd annual celebration got underway Sunday afternoon at the Erie County Naval and Military Park.

2 vow to keep suicide initiative alive

George Richert — Thu, 02 May 2013 02:26:10 GMT

Soldiers who survive the battlefield sometimes end up taking their own lives when they come back home. But a new group is trying to find solutions to the problem and held their first ever Veterans Initiative meeting in Niagara Falls Wednesday night.

Group wants answers on veteran suicides

Rich Newberg — Wed, 01 May 2013 22:03:00 GMT

For war veterans, returning to life on the home front can be difficult. A shocking number take their own lives every year, but a new initiative is looking for answers.

Korean War veteran awarded Purple Heart

Don Postles — Wed, 01 May 2013 22:01:18 GMT

A Western New Yorker, who made many sacrifice to fight for our country long ago, is receiving high honors that are long overdue.

One-stop veterans ctr. opens in Buffalo

Ed Drantch — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:54:06 GMT

A new veterans center in Buffalo aims to be a place where the men and women who risked their lives for their country can get help with everything from finding a job to health care.

Patriot Guard Riders escort remains

Posted by: Emily Lenihan — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:36:34 GMT

The ride is from Amigone Funeral Home in Cheektowaga to Bath National Cemetery, for a full military honors at 1 p.m.