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We're Hiring!
Our agency is growing—and so is our team. We have several open positions across benefits, housing, finance, and outreach. If you're passionate about serving those who served, we want to hear from you. Scroll down to the Current DVS Job Openings section to help shape the future of veteran services in NYC.
VA Reach
Don't Wait. Reach Out.
Five More Minutes PSA | Veterans Crisis Prevention | Ad Council
Whether you're navigating life after service, managing health or financial challenges, or supporting a loved one who served—you’re not alone.
 
VA.gov/REACH is a centralized resource from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, designed to help Veterans of all generations and their families connect to support that fits their needs. From mental health and substance use to relationship stress, education, and housing—this platform points you to help that’s timely, trusted, and tailored to your situation.

It also offers 24/7 access to the Veterans Crisis Line for those in immediate need.
 
If it’s on your mind, it matters.
Start Here
GallopNYC Veterans Families Program
Ground-based Equestrian Community | No Horse Experience Necessary
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Upcoming VAB Public Session
Wednesday August 27, 2025 | Bronx—Education

❗️Upcoming Bronx Public Session❗️
📅Wednesday, August 27th
⏰6:00 PM
📍James J. Peters VA Medical Center Room 1B-07 (1st Floor)
130 W Kingsbridge Rd, Bronx, NY 10468

All Sessions begin at 6pm sharp and are hybrid.

A link to the zoom can be found at nyc.gov/vetboard
Meeting ID: 959 242 2343
Passcode: 191295
Dial in: (646) 558-8656
Zoom Link
Bob Woodruff Foundation | Our Veterans Calendar
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Veteran-related Headlines
NYC SEAL Swim takes on the Hudson River this Saturday
More than 350 military veterans, first responders and civilians are expected to participate in the seventh annual New York City SEAL Swim on Aug. 16, 2025. Photo credit: Audacy

Audacy
By Julia LeDoux
August 11, 2025

More than 350 military veterans, first responders and civilians are expected to participate in the seventh annual New York City SEAL Swim, a demanding multi-sport challenge that spans 3.5 miles across the Hudson River, on Aug. 16.

Starting at Liberty State Park in New Jersey and ending at the World Trade Center, the event honors fallen heroes and supports the mission of The Navy SEAL Foundation.

“The NYC SEAL Swim is more than a physical test; it’s a statement of unity and unwavering support for our most elite warriors and their families,” said NSF CEO Robin King.  “It honors those we’ve lost and helps ensure their families are never left behind.” [READ MORE...]

More Veteran-related Headlines

Newsweek: VA Announces Change to Veteran Reimbursements
Stateline: New work rules could deny food stamps to thousands of veterans
Stars and Stripes: Every VA medical center has severe staffing shortages, audit finds
Military.com: Caregivers Sue VA over Denial of Benefits
CBS News (Video): Long Island World War II veteran finally gets honor he deserves
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. Every New Yorker deserves access to a quality education without being overwhelmed by financial burden, which is why our administration is working every day to make our city more affordable for working-class New Yorkers. We recently announced that we've expanded our municipal student loan reduction and college savings assistance program to all NYC residents. This program builds on the city's recent partnership with loan forgiveness company Summer and will help reduce student loan payments for 1.4 million borrowers and find ways to lower college costs for 1.6 million more New Yorkers — helping 3 million NYC residents save up to $1 billion. And here at DVS, we hosted our first Community Engagement of 2025, focusing on navigating the educational benefits available to our Veteran community. To see what we talked about, watch the video here!
Week in Review | August 2 - August 8
The Adams administration is dedicated to cutting through the noise and delivering information directly to you and all New Yorkers.
Sign up to "Hear From Eric" and get direct messages from City Hall, tailored to your interests and neighborhood, sent directly to your inbox – at nyc.gov/hearfromeric!
Mayor Adams Announces New Proposal to Further Support New Yorkers Struggling With Substance Use Disorder, Address Public Drug Use
Most Pro-Housing Administration in City History: Mayor Adams Celebrates City Council Approval of Administration's Plan to Create Nearly 10,000 New Homes in Midtown South
Mayor Adams Announces Progress in Supporting Individuals With Severe Mental Illness, Releases City’s First-Ever Involuntary Transports Dashboard Providing New Yorkers With Unprecedented Accounting of Program
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
Films are officially selected! ✅

We're thrilled to announce that the selections for this year's CineVet Film Showcase are made! Thank you to everyone who submitted—your stories moved us, challenged us, and reminded us of the power of art to honor service and spark connection.

Each film chosen reflects the heart and vision of our Veteran community, and we're proud to share them with you!

In total, we settled on 12 Official Selections and 6 Honorable Mentions that embody the excellence, artistry, and humanity our showcase looks to empower. Additionally, our filmmakers range from civilians to Purple Heart awarded Army Rangers—what a spread!!!

Stay tuned to learn more about our selected films and filmmakers as we approach our October 24th screening at Lincoln Center!
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

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
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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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