Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed legislation that would allow National Guard members to qualify as veterans under New York State law. Hochul says National Guard members called to duty by a state emergency order and who were not on federal active duty should be eligible for important support services as well as federal and state benefits.
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https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/20th-anniversary-911-governor-hochul-proposes-legislation-allow-national-guard-members-qualify