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Benefits On Your Block | City Services At Your Doorstep
Saturdays from July - October

This summer, the City of New York is bringing benefits and services directly to communities through Benefits On Your Block, a series of free resource and enrollment fairs happening every Saturday from July through September in neighborhoods across the five boroughs. 

At each event, New Yorkers can meet with City agencies, get screened for benefits, apply for programs on-site, and learn more about services available to support their health, housing, and financial well-being.

Find the full event schedule and details at on.nyc.gov/benefitsonyourblock
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Veteran-related Headlines
New mortgage support program for struggling veterans set to become law
A bank-owned sign is seen in front of a foreclosed home on Oct. 13, 2011, in Miami, Florida. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Military Times
By 
 Jul 16, 2025

Senate lawmakers finalized plans Wednesday for a new home loan safety net program designed to prevent veterans from facing foreclosure, replacing a similar but controversial effort canceled by Veterans Affairs officials earlier this year.

The bill, known as the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act, had previously passed the House and now awaits President Donald Trump’s signature to become law. It would create a partial claim program for veterans who have fallen behind on housing payments, allowing them to defer a portion of what they owe on their mortgages.

In a statement, the Republican and Democratic leaders of the House and Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee hailed the bill’s passage as an important step to protect veterans. [READ MORE...]

More Veteran-related Headlines

AP: RFK Jr. and other Trump officials embrace psychedelics after FDA setback
Stars and Stripes: Veterans advocates, nonprofit health groups argue over merits of VA care vs. private care
NPR: A million veterans gave DNA for medical research. Now the data is in limbo
Spectrum News 1: Advocates push back on Trump request to cut program that aids homeless vets in N.Y.
ABC7 (Video): NJ WWI veteran's family gets long-overdue Purple Heart medal
A Message From Mayor Adams:
Each week DVS shares a brief update about how our administration is getting stuff done for New Yorkers.
Thanks to the Adams administration’s efforts, we’re hitting crime head-on and addressing quality-of-life issues to create a safer New York City for all. A safer city is a healthier city and, last week, we announced that opioid overdose deaths were at their lowest levels in five years according to the most recent data. Our administration is investing millions to get those at risk of an overdose the care they need, all part of the mayor’s HealthyNYC plan to reduce overdose deaths by 25 percent by 2030. 
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Mayor Adams Announces Citywide Expansion of Program to Improve Quality of Life in Persistently High-Crime Areas, Root Out Causes of Systemic Violence and Disorder
Mayor Adams Appoints Aissata M.B. Camara as Commissioner of NYC Mayor's Office for International Affairs
Most Pro-Housing Administration in City History: Mayor Adams, HPD, Institute for Community Living Advance 103 Units of Affordable and Supportive Housing in Brooklyn to Help Parents Experiencing Mental Health Challenges Reunite With Their Children
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.
Journeys Onward: Military Veterans' Experiences
Veteran Art Exhibit at the Salmagundi Club of New York
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CineVet | NYC Veteran Film Showcase
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Current DVS Job Openings
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.

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:
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