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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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Edge4Vets | NY Airport Workshop
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Prepare for jobs and get business mentors to help you succeed in the NYC Aeronautics Industry. Edge4Vets offers FREE in-person career workshops with proven results. Check out their website for more info and to register!
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📅 Thursday May 22nd
⏰ 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM
📍 Vaughn College
86-01 23rd Ave, Flushing, NY 11369
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NYC Fleet Week
May 21 - 27, 2025
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Fleet Week New York (FWNY) returns to New York City on May 21 – 27, 2025, with two U.S. Navy ships, two Coast Guard cutters, and five U.S. Navy Academy Yard Patrol boats (YPs). Additionally, our Canadian neighbor will join the week-long celebration. Ships from the U.S. and Royal Canadian Navy will participate in the Parade of Ships on Wednesday, May 21.
- USS New York (LPD 21)
- USS Oakhill (LSD 51)
- USCGC Calhoun (WMSL 759)
- Bay-class cutter USCGC Sturgeon Bay (WTGB 109)
- Canadian Navy Harry DeWolf-class offshore patrol vessel HMCS Frédérick Rolette (AOPV 434).
Visit the Fleet Week website and follow them on social media for the latest news and current preparations.
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Memorial Weekend Flag Planting
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On May 24th, for Memorial Day weekend, we'll be honoring our Veterans by planting flags at their graves. There are over 27,000 Veterans buried at Cypress Hills National Cemetery and we will be sure to honor every last one, so no hero is left behind.
📅 May 24th (rain or shine)
⏰ 9am Start
📍 Cypress Hills National Cemetery
625 Jamaica Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11208
Things to Consider:
- Wear comfortable clothing and dress accordingly for the weather.
- We suggest you wear gloves as the flags are on wooden poles and can give you splinters as you insert the flags into the ground.
- Feel free to bring little carts or backpacks to carry as many flag bundles as possible.
- Bring water/hydration.
For questions or concerns, please reach out to Carlos Varon via email at: lcvaron@gmail.com or by phone at: 718-374-1926.
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Staten Island Ferryhawks | Military Appreciation Night
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Bob Woodruff Foundation | Our Veterans Calendar
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Veteran-related Headlines
Launch into a high-flying career in drone technology
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VA News
By Chris Lewis
May 14, 2025
By transforming military experience into cutting-edge drone expertise, Vets to Drones is looking to equip Veterans with the tools to thrive in a dynamic and emerging tech sector.
The drone industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, with the Federal Aviation Administration forecasting over 850,000 commercial drones in operation by 2028. From precision agriculture and infrastructure inspection to public safety and cinematography, drones are revolutionizing industries and creating a pressing need for skilled professionals.
Veterans, with their proven discipline, adaptability and leadership, are ideally suited to meet this demand. Vets to Drones harnesses these strengths, offering a clear pathway to rewarding careers across the American drone industry. [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 proactive, forward-thinking initiatives that support the men and women who keep our city running. That's why, last week, we announced that we're helping more than 100,000 city employees reduce or cancel almost $360 million in student loan debt through partnership with student loan benefits company Summer. Too many hard working individuals suffer the weight of student loan debt, and we are going to ensure that the working-class New Yorkers who run this city can get more of their hard-earned money back in their pockets. 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 | May 3 - May 9
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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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