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Happy Veterans and Military Families Month! Whether you are looking for assistance or community, our agency is standing by. Check out our agency website at nyc.gov/vets and follow us on socials @nycveterans to learn more about our services and initiatives. 
Veterans Thanksgiving Giveaway at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center (Veterans Only)
Items are NOT guaranteed--first come, first, serve!

🗓 Tuesday, November 26th
⏰ 2:00PM-3:00PM
📍 James J. Peters Medical Center (Bronx VA)
130 West Kingsbridge Rd., Bronx NY 10468
Veterans Take The Met
Veterans Take The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York! In collaboration with Manhattan Borough President Mark D. Levine

🗓 Wednesday, December 4th
⏰ 1:00PM-4:00PM
📍 The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Veterans and their families are invited to an afternoon of art, light bites, and engaging activities. Our agency will be on site to provide resources and benefits information!
Register for Veterans Take The Met
PFC Dwyer Veterans' Support Program: RFP Deadline Extended to Monday, December 2, 2024

This RFP deadline has been extended and calls for Respondents to submit a response no later than Monday, December 2, 20204  at 5:00 P.M.

The Mayor’s Office of Contract Services (MOCS) held a special session related to PASSPort for those interested in submitting proposals. This session took place on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The session can be viewed by clicking the button below.
Learn more about the PFC Dwyer Veterans' Support Program
View the MOCS Technical Assistance Session
Bob Woodruff Foundation | Our Veterans Calendar
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VETERAN NEWS
Eligible veterans get easier access to military bases under new rules
Eligible veterans will have an easier way to get into installations for certain benefits such as commissaries and exchanges. (DOD)
 

QNS | By 
Posted on November 13, 2024

The more than 4 million veterans who are eligible for certain on-base benefits may have an easier time getting into military installations, under new rules announced by the departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs.

The new procedures allow these veterans and their eligible caregivers to enroll for recurring access to an installation, so that once they’ve completed that process, they can go directly to the installation gate and present the same credential to enter the installation at subsequent visits.

Under the new rules that took effect Nov. 1, veterans can use their VA-issued Veteran Health Identification Card, VHIC or their REAL ID to enroll for recurring installation access. Those who don’t have a VHIC, as well as eligible caregivers, can use their REAL ID Act-compliant driver’s license or non-driver’s identification card to enroll for installation access at the installation visitor center. [READ MORE...]

More Veteran-related Headlines

Utica Phoenix: Attorney General James Urges Veterans and Service Members to File Claims to Receive Refunds from Harris Jewelry Settlement
NYC MEA | News: Voice for Veterans
The Post Journal: Veterans Face Challenges Starting Small Businesses But There Are Plenty Of Resources To Help
Patch: Long Island Runners Raise $45K For Veterans At NYC Marathon

 A Message From Mayor Adams:
Each week DVS shares a brief update about how our administration is getting stuff done for New Yorkers. 
 
Our administration works every day to create a more affordable city, and that starts with ensuring New Yorkers have pathways to careers and good-paying jobs. Last week, we announced the first-ever civil service exams for multiple public safety positions. New Yorkers can now apply for several career opportunities with just one exam and one application fee of $47, a sharp decrease from the previous $209 fee. The first of three exams DCAS will offer will help fill nearly 900 available positions for school safety agents, traffic enforcement agents, special officers, and sanitation enforcement agents. This makes applying for public safety-related jobs more affordable for applicants, allowing for New Yorkers to build successful futures for themselves and their families with the stability and benefits of government employment. As part of a a joint effort to remove barriers for employment for Veterans and their families and make it easier to add them to the City’s workforce, spouses of United States Armed Services Veterans are entitled to a one-time waiver of the application fee required to apply for the City of New York's civil service examinations. This is an extension of the previous policy which grants an unlimited number of fee waivers for Veterans on all exams for City employment.
Week in Review | November 9 - November 15
The Adams administration is dedicated to cutting through the noise and delivering information directly to you and all New Yorkers.
Sign up to "Hear From Eric" and get direct messages from City Hall, tailored to your interests and neighborhood, sent directly to your inbox – at nyc.gov/hearfromeric!
Mayor Adams Announces Historic Labor Agreements Covering Over $1 Billion in Capital Projects to Deliver Critical Infrastructure, Transform Willets Point, and Secure Local Jobs and Apprenticeship Opportunities
Mayor Adams Announces City Hall, Multiple Municipal Buildings to be lit Blue, Pink, and White in Honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance
Mayor Adams Appoints Jessica Tisch as NYPD Commissioner
We want to showcase Veteran work and help spread the word! This is a space for Veteran artists to express themselves in an authentic way.

Please email submissions to connect@veterans.nyc.gov with a brief bio, an artist statement, art medium, and your affiliation to the Veteran community.

Join Our Team! Be Part of the Mission!

Current DVS Job Openings
Site Reliability Engineer - This position will support and develop the agency’s core business applications while providing secured network connectivity, asset management, and technical support for a highly mobile team.

VA Work Study Positions at DVS
The NYC Department of Veterans' Services (DVS) supports VA Work-Study Positions! Here is a current list of available VA Work-Study openings:
Check Here for VA Work-Study Postings

NYC Civil Service Job Openings and Exams

Open Competitive Exams

To view all available job listings, visit the exam board here!
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Contact Us
Stay tuned on our website www.nyc.gov/vets and social media platforms @nycveterans, or via email at connect@veterans.nyc.gov.

  

 
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