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Wishing You a Joyful Holiday Season
As we gear up to close out another year, the Department of Veterans' Services (DVS) extends gratitude to all Veterans Service Members, and their families. May this holiday season bring peace, joy, and reflection on the resilience and unity that define the NYC Veteran community. We have a big things planned for 2025 so stay tuned and happy holidays from everyone at DVS.
Need Assistance?
DVS is here to help! Whether it's help filing a claim, housing support, employment services, or other resources, visit nyc.gov/vetconnect and fill out the "VetConnectNYC Request Form" to connect with our team.
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Veteran Golf Social
Hosted by VFW Post 9215 & Golfzon Social of West Nyack
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Veteran Golf Social
📅 Friday, January 3, 2024
⏰ 6:30PM-8:30PM
📍 Golfzon Social at the Palisades Mall
RSVP by December 27th!!!
Only 30 Spots Available
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Guardian Revival: New Year's Eve Sunset Hike
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Join Guardian Revival as they close out the last day of 2024 by watching the sun set from the fire tower on Mount Beacon.
This will be a 4 mile out-and-back hike to the fire tower on Mount Beacon, which provides a stunning 360-degree view of the Hudson River Valley, and is perfectly situated to watch the sunset. Bring a friend, something to sit on, and celebrate the end of the year with a beautiful sunset (weather permitting) and great conversation. Hot drinks provided, and this outing is transit accessible via the Metro-North Hudson Line.
- WHO: Guardians and friends/family (adults)
- WHEN: Tuesday, December 31 @ 1:30 PM ET
- WHERE: Mount Beacon Trailhead
- DIFFICULTY: 🟨 Yellow (moderately strenuous)
- Yellow adventures are great for people who are looking to spend several hours on the trail.
- DISTANCE: 4 miles
- DURATION: 3 - 4 hours
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Letters To/From Home: NYS Seeking Vietnam Wartime Correspondence
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The NYS Office of General Services curatorial team is seeking wartime correspondence between New York Vietnam-era veterans and their family, friends, and loved ones for an upcoming exhibit recognizing the 50th anniversary of the end of the war. Letters From/To Home will be on view in New York State’s Vietnam Gallery and Memorial located at the Empire State Plaza in Albany, NY beginning in May 2025. If you or your family have letters and would like to participate in this important project, please contact: Kathleen Brousseau, Assistant Curator at Kathleen Brousseau Kathleen.Brousseau@ogs.ny.gov and Sara Hill, Outreach Specialist at Sara Hill Sara.Hill@ogs.ny.gov.
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Bob Woodruff Foundation | Our Veterans Calendar
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NYC's Congestion Pricing Begins January 5: Which Drivers are Eligible for Discounts?
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Who qualifies for congestion pricing discounts?
Congestion pricing in NYC begins Jan. 5, and drivers entering the congestion zone may face steep tolls. FOX 5's Kendall Green looks at who could qualify for discounts.
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NEW YORK - Congestion pricing is set to begin on January 5 in New York City, and while the controversial toll system aims to reduce traffic and emissions, it is expected to take a significant bite out of some drivers' wallets. However, discounts and exemptions are available for those who qualify.
Discounts for Low-Income Drivers
Low-income drivers can apply for a discount plan through the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) that reduces the $9 congestion toll by 50%. The discount kicks in after the first 10 trips in a calendar month and applies to all peak-period trips thereafter.
To qualify, drivers must earn no more than $50,000 annually or be enrolled in—or qualify for—government assistance programs. Additionally, those earning under $60,000 annually may be eligible for tax credits equal to the amount of tolls paid. [READ MORE...]
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More Veteran-related Headlines
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A Message From Mayor Adams:
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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 this year, we broke even more records. This past year, we had the most small businesses in city history, the most new homes financed in city history, and created a record breaking 4.7 million jobs for New Yorkers. We also introduced “Axe the Tax for the Working Class,” which will eliminate and cut city income taxes for nearly 600,000 New Yorkers, and that’s on top of the $30 billion we’ve already helped put back into New Yorkers’ pockets.
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2024 A Year in Review | Adams Administration Accomplishments
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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.
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DVS and the Veteran community recently testified before City Council's Committee on Veterans about the state of, and opportunities for connecting Veterans to arts and culture. The entire session can be found on City Council's Website.
Stay tuned for future art and culture opportunities and don't forget to send your own artistic expressions to connect@veterans.nyc.gov so we can share your efforts with the Veteran community!
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Join Our Team! Be Part of the Mission!
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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.
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VA Work Study Positions at DVS
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The NYC Department of Veterans' Services (DVS) supports VA Work-Study Positions! Here is a current list of available VA Work-Study openings:
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NYC Civil Service Job Openings and Exams
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To view all available job listings, visit the exam board here!
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