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⚾️ One Week Away! ⚾️
2024 Greater NYC Mets Military Transition Summit

New York Mets Military Transition Summit
📅 Saturday | May 4, 2024
📍 CitiField | 41 Seaver Way, Queens, NY 11368
⌚️ 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM

The following topics will be covered during the course of the one-day summit:

  • Employment Resources
  • Job Preparation
  • Financial Literacy
  • Career and Education Networking
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Headshots
  • Resources for Women Veterans
  • Housing
  • Health and Emotional Wellness

Free parking available! Lunch & refreshments will be provided, along with a tour of Citi field, giveaways, and more.

***First 200 registrants will receive a Mets ticket voucher redeemable for 2 free tickets to select 2024 Mets games. Must attend the Summit to be eligible.***

Click the image above or scan the QR Code to register! Space is limited! RSVP to secure your spot! Admission will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis!

**All service members past and present and their families are encouraged to attend**

To learn more about the NYC DVS Transition Assistance Program and to stay up-to-date with future sessions, CLICK HERE.
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New York Fleet Week 2024
36 years of "Celebrating Those Who Serve"

NORFOLK, VA (Navy Region Mid-Atlantic) – Fleet Week New York (FWNY) returns to New York City from May 22-28 with two U.S. Navy ships, three U.S. Coast Guard vessels, and four U.S. Naval Academy Yard Patrol boats (YPs). Additionally, NATO allies from Germany will join the week-long celebration. Ships from the U.S. military will participate in the Parade of Ships on Wednesday, May 22.

Now in its 36th year, FWNY is the city’s time-honored celebration of the sea services. It is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen and witness the latest capabilities of today’s maritime services. Nearly 2,300 U.S. service members will participate in the festivities this year.

For a full list of ships and their locations, read the full article.
Visit Fleet Week New York for More Information
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VETERAN NEWS
VA Opens Door for More Vets with Other Than Honorable Discharges to Receive Health Care and Benefits
In this June 21, 2013 file photo, the Veterans Affairs Department in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, File)

Military.com | By Patricia Kime
Published April 25, 2024 at 5:09pm ET

Some veterans who received other than honorable discharges for offenses that include misconduct, questionable behavior or homosexuality will be able to apply for health care and benefits at the Department of Veterans Affairs, VA officials announced Thursday.

The VA is expected to amend its regulation regarding what is known as "character of discharge," or type of discharge, by eliminating a barrier for veterans kicked out for being gay. It also will create an exception for those discharged for misconduct or problems that may be related to mental health issues stemming from combat exposure, discrimination, sexual assault and more.

According to the VA, the department will consider a former service member's length and quality of service, as well as any other confounding issues, to determine whether a veteran is eligible for health care and benefits. [READ MORE...]

More Veteran-related Headlines

Task & Purpose: Millions of low-income vets could lose internet access vital for healthcare
The Grio: Racial discrimination lawsuit against VA could be watershed moment for Black veterans
DAV: VA suspends pension debt collection from veterans after discovery of system error
Spectrum News 1: VET S.T.E.P. by NY Creates aims to help veterans get employment in technology industry
Associated Press: Korean War veteran from Minnesota will finally get his Purple Heart medal, 73 years late

 A Message From Mayor Adams:
Each week DVS shares a brief update about how our administration is getting stuff done for New Yorkers. 

New York City isn’t just coming back – we are back. We have recovered all the private-sector jobs lost during the pandemic and added 300,000 new jobs since the start of the Adams administration. This week, Mayor Adams unveiled new details of a skyline-shaping office tower that will house more than 6,000 jobs and bolster the ongoing resurgence of Midtown Manhattan. Here are DVS, we are ensuring our veterans and transitioning military servicemembers have the job tools they need to succeed through programs and events like our upcoming Military Transition Summit in partnership with the NY Mets.
Week in Review | April 14 - April 20
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, Chief Service Officer Rog Unveil Plan To Boost Service Opportunities And Volunteerism In New York City
New Yorkers Praise Mayor Adams' Fiscal Year 2025 Executive Budget for Significant, Sustainable Investments in New Yorkers Following Strong Fiscal Movement
Mayor Adams, Speaker Adams Invest Over $22 Million in Cultural Organizations as Administration's Strong Fiscal Management Improves City's Budget Outlook
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.

Perelman Performing Arts Center:

An American Soldier

Beginning May 12 at Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC), An American Soldier tells the powerful true story of Army Pvt. Danny Chen. To help bring accuracy in the opera's storytelling, the production brought on military consultants including Army veteran Gordon Penn. After he was honorably discharged from active duty in 2012, Gordon Penn attended Fordham University to study painting and writing. Later, while studying to be a playwright at Columbia University he met An American Soldier writer David Henry Hwang. Penn has used his military experience to craft his own plays as well as to provide his expertise to theatrical productions. More information about An American Soldier at link.pacnyc.org/veterans

Join Our Team! Be Part of the Mission!

Current DVS Job Openings
Site Reliability Engineer - This position will support and develop the agency’s core business applications while providing secured network connectivity, asset management, and technical support for a highly mobile team.

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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