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Rotterdam VA Clinic Closing for Good | Albany News
VA outpatient clinic in Rotterdam is closing for good this Friday, leaving over 1,600 veterans without local care — a move fueled by federal budget cuts and cost-saving measures. Despite Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara’s push to keep it open, the VA says patients will be redirected to Clifton Park, Fonda, Oneonta, and Albany, claiming most are closer there. But local leaders warn even small travel hurdles could derail treatment for financially strained vets, risking their health. The VA promises to ramp up services at new sites, but community fears remain high. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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