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Veterans' mental health matters—this month and every month. Check out the Dwyer Peer Support programs happening now across the five boroughs for veterans and their families at nyc.gov/vetdwyer. Show up, connect, share the load—and if you or someone you know needs support now, call the Veteran Crisis Line (dial 988, then press 1).
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Gallop NYC: Veterans Families Program
A New Path to Healing and Connection for the Whole Family
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Veterans and their families are welcomed into Gallop NYC's inclusive riding community—at no cost. Participants groom, lead, and ride horses alongside others of similar ability levels, guided by certified instructors and a supportive team.
Each session builds confidence, improves balance and coordination, and offers a fun, engaging way to destress outdoors. No previous riding experience is required—just a willingness to try something new.
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Military & Veteran Family Fair
Saturday, September 13, 2025 | Staten Island
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We’re very excited to welcome you and your family to the 2025 Military and Veteran Family Fair, a joyful celebration dedicated to honoring our incredible veterans, service members, and their loved ones!
❗️2025 Military and Veteran Fair❗️
📅Saturday, September, 13th
⏰11:00 AM - 2:00PM
📍Susan E. Wagner High School (1200 Manor Rd, Staten Island NY 10314)
Come enjoy a delightful day filled with tasty food, fun games, upbeat music, and veteran resources! It’s the perfect way to bring our community together and show our deep appreciation for the sacrifices of our military heroes and their families.
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Free Photography Classes for Veterans
Explore Your Creative Side with Professional Photographer Brendan Bannon
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All veterans are invited to enjoy free photography classes at the American Legion Post 398 and VFW Post 528 in Harlem. Learn from professional photographer Brendan Bannon and capture the world through your lens!
Class size will be limited to the first 10 veterans. Email American Legion Post 398 at post398americanlegion@gmail.com for registration and confirmation.
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Bob Woodruff Foundation | Our Veterans Calendar
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Veteran-related Headlines
NYC Veterans Day Parade Announces 2025 Grand Marshals
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Former Army SSG and Medal of Honor Recipient Clinton Romesha, Marine Veteran and Homeless Veterans’ Advocate Stephen Peck, NASA Astronaut and Retired Navy Captain Sunita L. Williams to Serve as Grand Marshals for America’s Largest Salute to its Veterans (Photo Credit: UWVC).
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Author: UWVC Team
Date: September 3, 2025
NEW YORK, NY - The United War Veterans Council (UWVC) today announced the Grand Marshals for the NYC Veterans Day Parade – the nation’s largest commemoration of service – which will march on Fifth Avenue in New York City on Tuesday, November 11. To mark the 250th Anniversaries of the U.S. Army, Marine Corps and Navy, former SSG and Medal of Honor recipient Clinton Romesha, Marine veteran and homeless veterans’ advocate Stephen Peck, and NASA Astronaut and retired U.S. Navy Captain Sunita “Suni” Williams will lead this year’s parade as Grand Marshals.
"It is a tremendous honor to serve as a Grand Marshal for the NYC Veterans Day parade and take part in the long tradition of commemorating service, remembering the incredible debt we owe those who have served our nation and appreciating the challenges many of them face long after service has ended," said Stephen Peck, a former Marine Corps officer who served in the Vietnam War and now retired president and CEO of U.S.VETS, the largest nonprofit providing supportive housing for veterans experiencing homelessness. [READ MORE...]
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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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Every day, our administration is working to make our city more affordable and livable for working-class families — removing more than 15 million pounds of litter and debris off our streets, bringing rat complaints citywide down for 8 months in a row, and making affordable NYC Bins available to over 800,000 New Yorkers. With Mayor Adams’ “Trash Revolution” and “War on Rats,” we are making sure everyone can use our streets and sidewalks free from litter and especially from rats.
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Week in Review | Aug 23 - Aug 29
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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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CineVet | NYC Veteran Film Showcase
Films are officially selected! ✅
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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!
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Join Our Team! Be Part of the Mission!
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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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There are currently no exams being held at the moment.
To view all available job listings, visit the exam board here!
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