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Looking to Connect to Veteran Services?
We are here to help! To see how DVS can assist you, visit nyc.gov/vetconnect and fill out the "VetConnectNYC Request Form" to connect directly with a member of our team. And for more information, explore additional resources at nyc.gov/vets.
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Happening Tomorrow!!! Last Chance to Register for the Mets Military & Veterans Summit 2025
Transportation Available from Select VA Locations
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New York Mets Military & Veterans Summit
📅 Saturday | May 3rd, 2025
📍 CitiField | 41 Seaver Way, Queens, NY 11368
⌚️ 10:00 AM
Vans are available to take Veterans to and from the event, leaving from each of the below facilities:
- Margaret Cochran Corbin VA Medical Center – 423 East 23rd St, NY
- St. Albans Community Living Center - 179-00 Linden Blvd, Queens
- Brookyln VA Medical Center - 800 Poly Place, Brooklyn
Please call (212) 686-7500 ext. 7104 to reserve a ride.
This year's summit will have a special focus on HOUSING, ensuring that you and your family have the most up-to-date information for finding reasonable, affordable, and sustainable housing, in the Big Apple.
Free parking available! Lunch & refreshments will be provided, along with a chance to meet Mr. & Mrs. Met, giveaways, and more.
***First 150 registrants will receive a Mets ticket voucher redeemable for 2 free tickets to select 2025 Mets games. Must attend the Summit to be eligible.***
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NYC Fleet Week
May 21 - 27, 2025
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Fleet Week New York is now in its 37th iteration. The week-long event will include a variety of public military demonstrations. It is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York — and the surrounding tri-state area — to meet Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today’s maritime services.
Stay tuned for more details about visiting ships, events, and activities that celebrate our maritime servicemembers.
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Volunteer with Sea Cadets
Be a Mentor and Role Model
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Bob Woodruff Foundation | Our Veterans Calendar
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Veteran-related Headlines
‘Un-American’: Lawmakers, veterans sound alarm in Manhattan over Trump’s proposed VA cuts
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Led by Assembly Member Harvey Epstein, US Sen. Chuck Schumer, US Rep. Jerry Nadler, and state Sen. Kristen Gonzalez, the demonstration drew dozens of legislators, VA employees, and labor leaders demanding the plan be abandoned. They condemned the administration’s hollow assurances that veterans’ benefits would not be affected.
Photo courtesy of Assembly Member Harvey Epstein’s office
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amNewYork
Posted on April 28, 2025
Anger and urgency again filled the air outside Manhattan’s Margaret Cochran Corbin VA Campus on Sunday as lawmakers, veterans, and union leaders rallied against the Trump Administration’s plan to slash 80,000 Department of Veterans Affairs jobs.
Led by Assembly Member Harvey Epstein, US Sen. Chuck Schumer, US Rep. Jerry Nadler, and state Sen. Kristen Gonzalez, the demonstration drew dozens of legislators, VA employees, and labor leaders demanding the plan be abandoned. They condemned the administration’s hollow assurances that veterans’ benefits would not be affected.
The proposed cuts would gut a workforce where veterans make up over 25%, directly harming those the VA is meant to serve. With more than 138,000 veterans calling New York City home, speakers warned the consequences would be devastating and immediate.
“Firing over 80,000 VA workers, many of whom are veterans themselves, will undoubtedly hurt the healthcare and benefits for 138,000 veterans in New York City. This is not how our veterans should be treated– it’s not only unacceptable, it’s un-American,” said Schumer. “Our nation told our veterans we would take care of them if they put their lives and health on the line to protect our freedoms, and the Trump administration is breaking that promise.” [READ MORE...]
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More Veteran-related Headlines
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A Message From Mayor Adams:
Each week DVS shares a brief update about how our administration is getting stuff done for New Yorkers.
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Our administration works every day to create a more affordable city for every New Yorker, and that means creating supportive environments for our children to learn and grow. As part of the Best Budget Ever being released this week, today, we announced a historic $331 million commitment in universal after-school for all NYC students, from kindergarten through eighth grade. This investment will result in tens of thousands of new seats over the next three school years to bring the total number of NYC youth served by these programs to over 184,000, while simultaneously raising provider rates for non-profits. Universal after-school ensures parents don't have to choose between picking up their child or working a job to put food on the table — and now they won’t. And here at DVS, our Military Family Advocate (MFA) Program--a collaborative initiative between NYC Public Schools and our agency--was created to enhance engagement with Veterans and military families. The program aims to be the first point of contact, connecting them to vital services that they may not know exist. Visit nyc.gov/vetmfa to learn more.
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Week in Review | April 19 - April 25
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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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Join Our Team! Be Part of the Mission!
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Employment Specialist- assists the Military Affiliated Community in accessing meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities across a diverse range of sectors, including public, private, and government industries. This position will focus on guiding individuals toward job placements that align with their skills, experiences, and career goals. In addition to employment placement, the Employment Specialist will also provide critical support by connecting constituents with relevant workforce development programs, ensuring they have access to the training, resources, and support needed to successfully transition into the workforce and advance in their careers.
PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Program Coordinator- reports to the Assistant Commissioner of Policy and Strategic Partnerships to assist in: coordinating collaboration between DVS and Dwyer Program providers, facilitate payment to Dwyer Program providers by assisting them in accessing Passport and PIP systems, track and monitor implementation of Dwyer Program practices, quantitatively and qualitatively assess and analyze success of Dwyer programs by developing and administering pre and post surveys of Dwyer program participants, and more.
Summer College Intern- assist with general administrative tasks and community outreach initiatives during the summer of 2025, between June and September. Interns will play a vital role in supporting DVS's day-to day operations.
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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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