New York State Division of Veterans' Affairs

The New York State Division of Veterans' Affairs is comprised of a Central Office, two Regional Offices, and Benefits Counseling Offices in almost every county of the state. (For a listing of our Benefits Counseling Offices please click HERE)

New York State Division of Veterans' Affairs
2 Empire State Plaza, 17th Floor
Albany, NY 12223-1551
1-888-VETS NYS
(1-888-838-7697)

Eric J. Hesse,Director - (518) 474-6114

Samuel Spitzberg, Counsel - (518) 474-6114

Joel Evans, Associate Training Technician - (518) 486-4726

Jason Chakot, Training Technician - (518) 486-1669

Todd Rosenfield, Project Manager - (518) 474-6114

Mary Quay, Secretary - (518) 474-6114

Jacqueline Gray, Secretary - (518) 474-6784

Sharon Van Wagner, Administrative Ass't - (518) 474-3723

Walter De Bell, Principal Audit Clerk - (518) 486-5864

Ellen Smith, Blind Annuity - (518) 486-3602

Veteran Education

Are you a veteran looking to go back to school? You may be eligible for a variety of educational benefits.
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Veteran Employment

Are you a veteran looking for a job? We can give you the resources to find one.
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Find Your Closest Veterans Counselor

Use our map feature to locate the veterans counselor nearest you.
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