Post-9/11 Fallen Service Member Memorial Open Call for Artists
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The City of New York seeks artists interested in creating a public monument that honors the lives and legacy of the Service Members who died during combat activities in support of Overseas Contingency Operations (Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, New Dawn, Inherent Resolve, and Freedom’s Sentinel combined) associated with the Global War on Terror. If you are such an artist, then please APPLY to this open call.
The memorial will also serve as a permanent declaration of “Thank you” and “Welcome Home” to our Post 9/11 Veteran community. The Post 9/11 Veteran community includes, but is not limited to: all who served, those sustaining hidden and non-hidden wounds, those who died for reasons that originated in military service who are not acknowledged by the Defense Department as being combat casualties, those who were not able to return home, the loved ones of all previously mentioned groups (Gold Star Families and Blue Star Families), supporters and allies. This project will serve as an eternal testament to their service by also creating a site for future commemorations and remembrances that engage the local community, Veteran Service Organizations, and New Yorkers who wish to learn about these hometown heroes.
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Bob Woodruff Foundation | Our Veterans Calendar
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ALVA Latino Veteran Entrepreneur Survey
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ALVA is embarking on an important journey to better understand and support Latino/a/e entrepreneurs, particularly with business transfers (buying and selling businesses). Your perspective is invaluable, and by sharing it through their brief survey, you will contribute to shaping strategies that directly address the needs and challenges you might face.
This is your opportunity to make your voice heard and to contribute to meaningful change. Please take just a few moments to complete the American Latino Veterans Association (ALVA) survey.
[CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE SURVEY].
Your insights will help guide them in creating more inclusive and effective support for entrepreneurs.
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VAB Staten Island Public Session
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Staten Island Public Session
📅Wednesday, June 12th
⏰6:00 PM
📍 Gold Star American Legion Post 1365
17 Cannon Ave
Staten Island, NY 10314
All Sessions begin at 6pm sharp and are hybrid. For those interested in attending in-person, respective locations will be shared closer to the session date. For those choosing to attend via zoom, follow the link below.
Link to Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 861 1325 9398
Passcode: 355418
Dial in: (646) 558-8656
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Senator Liu inducts Flushing resident, Ryan Su, into NYS Senate Veterans Hall of Fame
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NYS Senator John Liu inducted Flushing resident Ryan Su into the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame
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Albany, NY - State Senator John Liu inducted Flushing resident Ryan Su into the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame was established in 2005 to honor and recognize outstanding veterans from the Empire State who have distinguished themselves in both military and civilian life.
Ryan Su served in the United States Army from 2012 to 2015 as an E-4 Specialist. During this time, he amassed a variety of experience as an Infantryman, Intelligence Analyst and Anti-Armor Specialist. His service, although cut short by a medically honorable discharge following a training accident, was marked by his sincere commitment and recognition by the Army. He was awarded the Army Achievement Medal, the American Defense Service Medal (2013), the National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (2012), and the Army Service Ribbon. In 2023, he was honored with the Presidential Volunteer Service Award, a testament to his ongoing commitment to community service. [READ MORE...]
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More Veteran-related Headlines
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A Message From Mayor Adams:
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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 set the all-time record for private-sector jobs in New York City history and cut Black unemployment by 26% since the start of our administration. To build off of that success, we’ve kicked off our ‘Spring Jobs Sprint,’ and we’re bringing public- and private-sector job opportunities and career services to economically-disadvantaged communities through our hiring halls, which we have now held in all five boroughs over the last two weeks. Here at DVS, we are teaming up with our friends at NYC SBS to offer a wide variety of free and high-quality services to help start, operate, and grow your veteran small business in New York City.
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Week in Review | May 19 - May 25
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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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Exit 12 Dance Company Presents: Stories of War
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📅 Friday, May 31, 2024
📍 Intrepid Museum
⌚️ 7pm - 9pm EDT
Exit12 is returning to the Intrepid Museum this spring with workshops and dialogue about the effects of war on veterans and civilians. After a six-week series of creative movement workshops with a cohort of 20-30 participants who have experienced global conflict, Exit12 will present a performance of dance, theater, and spoken word.
Exit12 will hold space for participants to share stories about their personal and cultural identities and the ways that war has shaped those identities. By sharing these stories, we aim to build cross-cultural dialogue, empathy, and healing.
Free and open to the public with advance registration.
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Join Our Team! Be Part of the Mission!
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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.
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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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To view all available job listings, visit the exam board here!
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