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May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Cultural Competency Gaps: Only 2.3% of private healthcare providers in NYC are equipped to deliver culturally competent care for veterans. VA and specialized centers are critical for addressing unique mental health needs.
We are here to help! If you are interested in being connected to mental health services, 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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Explore NPower: Career Pathways for MilSpouses & Veterans
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Calling all military spouses and veterans! Ready to kickstart a meaningful career in tech? Join us for an exclusive in-person session with Npower to learn how their no-cost training programs are launching military-connected individuals into the tech industry. 💻
📅 Tuesday, June 3, 2025
⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 NPower Headquarters | 55 Washington Street, Suite 560, Brooklyn, NY 11201
✨ What You’ll Experience:
🔹 Overview of NPower’s free tech training programs
🔹 Guided tour of NPower’s HQ (including rooftop views!)
🔹 Inspiring alumni panel + live Q&A
🔹 Light refreshments + swag from NPower & Blue Star Families
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NYC Veteran Pickleball League
Organized by Fordham University, Hostos Community College, and the University of Mount Saint Vincent
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Veterans across New York City are invited to join the new NYC Veteran Pickleball League, a biweekly series created exclusively for veterans to connect, stay active, and build community through America’s fastest-growing sport.
Funded by the NYC Department of Veterans’ Services Dwyer Grant, the league is organized by Fordham University, Hostos Community College, and the University of Mount Saint Vincent.
The league kicks off on Friday, June 6, from 5–7 pm at Wollman Rink in Central Park, and continues biweekly at the same time and location throughout the summer. No experience is necessary—equipment is provided, and sessions include instruction, open play, and time to unwind with fellow veterans over food and conversation.
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Upcoming VAB Public Session
Wednesday June 11, 2025 | Staten Island—Veteran Healthcare
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All Sessions begin at 6pm sharp and are hybrid. For those interested in attending in-person, respective locations will be shared closer to the session date.
A link to the zoom can be found at nyc.gov/vetboard
Meeting ID: 959 242 2343
Passcode: 191295
Dial in: (646) 558-8656
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Bob Woodruff Foundation | Our Veterans Calendar
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Veteran-related Headlines
Former US Rep. Charles Rangel, who spent nearly 50 years representing New York, has died
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Associated Press | By DEEPTI HAJELA and CEDAR ATTANASIO
Updated 4:31 PM EDT, May 26, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Charles Rangel of New York, an outspoken, gravel-voiced Harlem Democrat who spent nearly five decades on Capitol Hill and was a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus, died Monday at age 94.
His family confirmed the death in a statement provided by City College of New York spokesperson Michelle Stent. He died at a hospital in New York, Stent said.
A veteran of the Korean War, he defeated legendary Harlem politician Adam Clayton Powell in 1970 to start his congressional career. During the next 40-plus years, he became a legend himself as dean of the New York congressional delegation and, in 2007, the first African American to chair the powerful Ways and Means Committee.
He stepped down from that committee amid an ethics cloud, and the House censured him in 2010. But he continued to serve in Congress until his retirement in 2017. [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, and that's why we're investing a total of more than $400 million as part of our “Best Budget Ever” to fully fund our plan to transform Fifth Avenue into a world-class, pedestrian-centered boulevard. The redesign will not only make the street more walkable, greener, and safer, but will cement this iconic corridor's status as a catalyst for economic growth and job creation in New York City—building on our city’s all-time high jobs record hit 11 times under our administration. And here at DVS, our team is growing to enhance service delivery in housing, benefits and outreach—making it easier for veterans and their families to access the support the have earned and deserve to build a more affordable city for working-class New Yorkers.
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Week in Review | May 17 - May 23
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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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