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Semper Paratus for 235 Years
This week, we saluted the United States Coast Guard—235 years strong. From securing our ports to saving lives at sea, the Coast Guard has protected our shores with courage, skill, and unwavering commitment. Happy Birthday to the guardians of our waters!
U.S. Open USTA Net Generation Kids
On-Court Experience
Blue Star Families of New York is thrilled to offer a chance opportunity for military-connected kids ages 8–15 to participate in the USTA New Generation Kids On-Court Experience at the U.S. Open on Saturday, August 30! 🇺🇸

🕐 Arrival Time: 1:30 PM
🎾 On-Court Experience: 6:30 PM
📍 USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, Flushing, NY

🎟 What’s Included:
✔️ Evening session tickets for Arthur Ashe Stadium
✔️ Selected kids who play tennis will have the chance to go on court during this special experience!

⚠️ Please Note:
❗ This includes evening session admission only
❗ No parking or meals are provided
❗ All interested families will be screened via phone call before final selection — this is a chance-based opportunity, not guaranteed for all

Please reach out to crodriguez@bluestarfam.org if you have any questions about the opportunity. 
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Experiential Learning With Horses
Ground-based Horsemanship Skills | No Horse Experience Necessary
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🎵Create a One-of-a-Kind Lullaby with Carnegie Hall🎵

The New York State Department of Veterans’ Services is teaming up with Carnegie Hall to offer Veterans and Service Members who are parents a truly special opportunity: work with professional songwriters to create a personalized lullaby for your child!

Through Carnegie Hall’s Lullaby Project, you’ll collaborate with an artist to craft a song that reflects your love, hopes, and dreams—no musical experience required. This opportunity is open to:

  • Parents of children of any age
  • Expecting parents who want to welcome their child with a song
  • Participants from anywhere—sessions can be virtual!
You’ll receive a professionally recorded digital version of your lullaby, making it a cherished keepsake for years to come. 

Spots are limited! Email Benjamin.Pomerance@veterans.ny.gov to secure your place.
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Veteran-related Headlines
President Trump honors 100 Purple Heart recipients at special White House ceremony
President Donald Trump recognizes Purple Heart recipients, before signing the proclamation officially declaring the National Purple Heart Day.
Photo Credit: Jonathan Ernst, REUTERS

USA Today
By Joey Garrison
August 7, 2025

WASHINGTON − President Donald Trump hosted nearly 100 Purple Heart recipients at the White House in recognition of veterans wounded in military action ‒ including some who last year gifted their badges to Trump after he survived an assassination attempt.

The ceremony held in the White House East Room coincided with his signing a proclamation declaring Aug. 7 National Purple Heart Day, which commemorates America's oldest military decoration, one that originated under President George Washington in 1782 to honor those killed or injured in combat.

Recipients in attendance included three veterans ‒ Thomas Matteo, Gerald Enter Jr. and John Ford ‒ who sent their Purple Heart medals to Trump last year after the July 13, 2024, assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania, when Trump's right ear was grazed by a bullet from a would-be assassin. [READ MORE...]

More Veteran-related Headlines

Military.com : VA to Give Veterans One-Year Authorizations to Seek Care from Private Providers in 30 Specialties
AP News: The VA wants to end coverage of abortion for US military veterans
NPR: Congress looks to ease veterans' use of health care outside the VA
VA | News : ‘Give yourself a chance’: Veteran overcomes addiction and homelessness
CNN: VA terminates key union contracts
A Message From Mayor Adams:
Each week DVS shares a brief update about how our administration is getting stuff done for New Yorkers.
Our administration works every day to make our city more affordable for working-class families. Last week, we bolstered those efforts with our “Housing Week,” where we unveiled ambitious initiatives to create more homes, connect more people to homes, and keep more people in the homes they already have. The mayor broke ground on a project to deliver more than 1,200 affordable homes in Coney Island, announced his plan to transform the old Flushing Airport in Queens into 3,000 new homes, updated the city’s senior affordable housing program to make it easier for older New Yorkers to live with aides and family members, and doubled the percentage of affordable homes in the city’s housing lottery with a preference for city employees and expanded that preference to include veterans for the first time ever. Finally, we announced that our administration shattered affordable housing records for the third fiscal year in a row, and when you put together all the housing our administration has created, preserved, or planned to date, it adds up to more than 426,000 homes for New Yorkers. “Housing Week” may be over, but we’re continuing to deliver for working-class families every day.
Week in Review | July 26 - August 1
The Adams administration is dedicated to cutting through the noise and delivering information directly to you and all New Yorkers.
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Most Pro-Housing Administration in City History: Mayor Adams Announces Vision for Over 900 New Affordable Homes on Bronx Waterfront
City of New York Leads Coalition of Local Governments to Protect Affordable Care Act Coverage for Millions of Americans
Mayor Adams Expands Partnership With Student Loan Assistance Company Summer to Help New Yorkers Keep Up to $1 Billion in Their Pockets by Reducing Monthly Student Loan Payments and Identifying Ways to Save on College
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.
CineVet | NYC Veteran Film Showcase
🎬 Thank You for Your Submissions!

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks for submitting your films to our showcase. We’ve been thrilled by the creativity, passion, and powerful storytelling that came through in this year’s entries. Your work exemplifies the spirit of cinematic excellence we aim to celebrate.

We're currently reviewing submissions and will be notifying selected participants by August 15th. Keep an eye on your inbox!
Learn More & Stay Tuned for Screening Tickets 🎟️

Join Our Team! Be Part of the Mission!

Current DVS Job Openings
Senior Executive Director of Veterans' Support Services

Veteran Support Services Attorney

Veteran Specialist - Queens

Content and Outreach Specialist

Aftercare and Homelessness Prevention Service Manager

Veteran Housing Coordinator
Veteran Housing Specialist

Burials Coordinator Analyst

VetConnect Coordinator

Veteran Specialists - Caregivers and Dependents

PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Program Coordinator

Employment Specialist

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:
Check Here for VA Work-Study Postings

NYC Civil Service Job Openings and Exams

Open Competitive Exams

To view all available job listings, visit the exam board here!
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Contact Us
Stay tuned on our website www.nyc.gov/vets and social media platforms @nycveterans, or via email at connect@veterans.nyc.gov.

  

 
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