In honor of Veterans Day, Governor Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday agreed to expand federal aid to veterans in New York.
The Governor is advancing legislation that will expand the scope of veterans who can receive pension credits for military service.
The proposal will also remove restrictions that prevented women from being eligible for the additional pension credits because of a prior military policy that barred women from being deployed into conflict.
The Governor also signed two new bills that will provide additional benefits to veterans.
In a statement, the Governor said: "Our Veterans exemplify dedication, patriotism, and sacrifice – and we owe them a debt that can never be repaid. As we celebrate Veterans Day, we honor not only the extraordinary sacrifices they’ve made on our behalf, and their service here and abroad, but also the contributions they make to our communities once they return to private life."