The brave men and women who have selflessly risked their lives to protect our country—whether they
did so in World War II, Operation Iraqi Freedom, or any time in between—deserve all the help and
support we can provide them and their families. That’s why Assemblyman Rivera wants veterans to
know about all the benefits and services available to them.
Taking care of veterans and their families
To help the thousands of New Yorkers who have disrupted their lives to serve, the state continues
to support military families by:
- Restricting foreclosure actions
- Awarding $500 annual annuity payments to Gold Star parents of deceased veterans
- Granting scholarships for undergraduate and graduate studies
- Providing burial allowances of up to $6,000
Providing property tax breaks
For those municipalities that offer it, the New York State Veterans’ Property Tax Exemption provides a partial exemption on real property taxes to wartime veterans, veterans who received expeditionary medals or the spouses of qualified veterans.
Qualified individuals must present the following as proof of eligibility:
- Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty AND
- Copy of deed to home (title must be in veteran’s or spouse’s name)