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Post-9/11 Fallen Service Member Memorial Open Call for Artists
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.
APPLY TO POST-9/11 MEMORIAL OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS
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Summer is Approaching
Stay Cool with HEAP

You remember how cold it was in the winter, and we told you that HEAP was able to help? HEAP can even help you in the sweltering summer! New York State offers The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) which provides eligible New Yorkers with one regular HEAP benefit (per program year) AND (if eligible) emergency HEAP benefits if in danger of running out of fuel or having utility service shut off.

Your household may be eligible for a Regular benefit if:

  • A member of your household is a United States Citizen or Qualified Non-Citizen AND
  • Your household's gross monthly income is at or below the current income guides for your household size as posted in the table located on HEAP's website here OR
  • You receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits OR
  • You receive Temporary Assistance (TA) OR
  • You receive Code A Supplemental Security Income (SSI Living Alone)
Learn More about HEAP
VAB Staten Island Public Session

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

Link to VAB Zoom Meeting
VETERAN NEWS
ACAMS Partners with the Bob Woodruff Foundation to Launch Scholarship Program for U.S. Military Veterans

Twenty scholarships will be awarded to veterans transitioning from active-duty service, equipping them to advance their post-military career and shape the future of financial crime prevention

Yahoo! Finance: ACAMS
Thursday, Jun 6, 2024, 8:00 AM EDT

WASHINGTON, D.C., June 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a significant step toward supporting U.S. veterans and expanding its wider mission to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in financial crime prevention, ACAMS, a leading global membership organization dedicated to the fight against illicit finance, has partnered with the Bob Woodruff Foundation to launch the U.S. Veterans Scholarship. This initiative is designed for military veterans throughout the U.S. and U.S. Territories who are seeking to build impactful careers in anti-financial crime (AFC).

As part of this important commitment, veterans will advance their personal and professional development by acquiring globally recognized qualifications, strengthening their understanding of emerging AFC topics and trends, and obtaining valuable peer networking and mentorship opportunities.

ACAMS will grant 20 Scholarships to U.S. military veterans who completed active-duty service during or after 2021, and have relevant military experience, such as intelligence, counter-threat finance, cyber or finance related roles. Recipients will receive:

  • One-year ACAMS membership.

  • Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) Certification exam package, including the CAMS virtual classroom and study materials. [READ MORE...]


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Military Times: Nebraska wants to keep veterans out of jail. Other states may follow.
Fox News: 102-year-old WWII veteran from New York dies while traveling to France for D-Day anniversary
NBC News: House Republicans pass new abortion restrictions in Veterans Affairs bill

Today Show (Video): Zelenskyy and D-Day veterans exchange words of gratitude

 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. Just last week, we announced we’ve broken the record for the most small businesses in our city’s history thanks, in part, to our administration’s efforts to connect businesses to over $265 million in loans and grants. We also announced a new $10 million “NYC Future Fund” that will support early-stage businesses, with a focus on businesses owned by women and people of color who have struggled to access traditional financing. Here at DVS, we are teaming up with our friends at NYC Small Business Services 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.
Week in Review | May 26 – June 1
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Ahead Of Juneteenth, Mayor Adams Announces Creation Of Interactive Audio Tour Exploring City’s Abolitionist History
Mayor Adams Celebrates New Age Of Economic Opportunity For NYC With Passage Of “City Of Yes” Proposal
Mayor Adams, NYPD Commissioner Caban Announce Enhanced Summer Enforcement Efforts to Remove Illegal Mopeds and Scooters From City Streets
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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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

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