Here in New York they passed a bill to give veterans a reduced fare metrocard. It passed in January. So why are they denying veterans?

2019-06-18T16:22:12-04:00

This information should be readily visible for veterans to learn about on the mta.info site, That information is also absent from va literature and signage in the medical centres. When confronted by this law today, an MTA worker went as far as to say that she is aware of the law but was told not to abide by the law which says that it is to be put into effect immediately. If there is one thing I feel strongly passionate about, it is the protection and education of our veteran community especially from predatory practices. New York city is doing everything to obfuscate the new law so that we veterans are forced to pay full price for metrocard when by law as of January 2019, we do not have to. I for one will be complaining to my senator and the human rights commission on how veterans are being treated.

Response by CW5 Jack Cardwell made Jun 18 at 2019 4:34 PM

2019-06-18T16:34:58-04:00

New York... But my kinda town !

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Jun 18 at 2019 4:44 PM

2019-06-18T16:44:05-04:00

Sounds like their back pedaling on their word, typical .

Response by SGT Javier Silva made Jun 18 at 2019 4:48 PM

2019-06-18T16:48:38-04:00

A1C Ian Williams That bill is not law. According to the New York's legislature website. The only thing it did was pass the Senate. It was not passed by the House (or Assembly), nor was it signed by the Governor. If there is an updated law. I would like to see it.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2015/s5545/amendment/a

NY State Senate Bill S5545A

Relates to a half fare rate program in the MTA for veterans.

Response by SSG Robert Webster made Jun 18 at 2019 4:52 PM

2019-06-18T16:52:58-04:00

Interesting, but it is not the VA's responsibility to advertise this in their literature, tough it could be required to be publicized by the New York State Division of Veterans' Services since it is a state agency.
And looking at the related state legislation the different types of assistance to navigate both the state and federal VA systems rest on the state agency.
I also understand that this was passed in 2016, did it take until 2019 for it to be implemented? This is on your state and not on the Federal VA.

Response by A1C Ian Williams made Jun 18 at 2019 5:00 PM

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https://www.nysenate.gov//legislation/bills/2019/S1318 for those who want to read the bill

NY State Senate Bill S1318

Relates to a half fare rate program in the MTA for veterans.

Response by SPC Michael Dillon made Jun 18 at 2019 8:46 PM

2019-06-18T20:46:54-04:00

But illegals can get a driver's license.
I love/ hate NY.

Response by A1C Ian Williams made Jun 19 at 2019 12:25 AM

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Veteran rights and benefits are not a political football to pass around. It is a statement of respect for our country and those who serve it currently, have in the past and will do so in the future.