New events, initiatives for veterans across the borough
New events and initiatives for our nation’s veterans were held across the borough Monday, including readings, workshops, performances and the announcement of new affordable housing for those who have served.
For the first time ever, the Brooklyn Public Library hosted “Saluting Our Veterans Day” at its Central Branch. The day’s activities included a resource fair for veterans to network with local employers and connect with critical social services, read-aloud sessions where children and veterans are paired together to read children’s books addressing the issue of service, a flag-folding ceremony, veteran testimony and oral history recordings throughout the day, and a performance from the United States Navy Band.