City Of Long Beach Creates Department Of Veteran Affairs

The City of Long Beach has launched a department of veteran affairs, which has the goal of providing veterans and their dependents with information and access to the resources they need. An office will be open in City Hall on Wednesday afternoons from 1 to 4 p.m. for veterans in Long Beach.

Residents who visit the office will receive packets containing information concerning a number of issues, including PTSD, health care benefits and advice. Heading up the department will be Vincent DiSalvo, a veteran of the Vietnam War and a 42-year resident of the City.

"This new office will serve as a helpful starting point for veterans of all ages looking for assistance in accessing all of their hard earned benefits," said City Council President Anthony Eramo. "On behalf of our residents and City Council, I would like to thank Vincent for taking the time to serve as an advocate for his fellow local veterans."

The City’s department of veteran affairs will coordinate with agencies on the federal, state, and county level. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 516-705-7288.

“I’m proud to serve as an advocate for veterans, their spouses and their dependents,” stated Vincent DiSalvo. “My goal is to inform individuals of the services that are available to them and do what I can to make it easier for them to receive whatever benefits they are entitled to.”

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