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Greater New York City Veteran & Military Family Summit at Yankee Stadium
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NYS Office of Cannabis Management

Patient Survey
The New York State Office of Cannabis Management would like to offer the opportunity for you to share feedback about your experiences in the program. The goal of the survey is to better understand how the MCP has impacted you. The information collected will be used to develop resources, programs, and policies to help improve the overall experience of patients in the program.
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NYS MEDICAL CANNABIS PROGRMAM INFORMATION
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Bob Woodruff Foundation | Our Veterans Calendar
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NYC DVS PFC Dwyer Veterans' Support Program
Deadline Extended!

DVS is seeking a Request for Proposal (RFP) from for-profit and not-for-profit organizations which support the mission of increasing social engagement and connectivity for U.S. Military Veterans and their families.

Grant awards will vary between $20,000 and $50,000.

To view/access the RFP search the following EPIN: 06325P0001 in PASSPort's Procurement Navigator.

For assistance with your submission, please refer to the "Responding in PASSPort" section at nyc.gov/vetdwyer.

THE RFP DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED! Respondents now have until SEPTEMBER 30th AT 2:00 P.M. TO SUBMIT A RESPONSE.
Learn More About the NYC DVS PFC Dwyer Peer Support Program
VETERAN NEWS
‘No one wants to touch this’: VA treatment delayed for Iraq vets sick from chemical weapons exposure

Kendra Peachey-Lubin is shown in this 2023 photo with her son, Hunter, at Children’s Hospital Colorado Springs, Colo. Peachey-Lubin became pregnant while serving in Iraq. Her duty involved handling and disposing of abandoned weapons. Her son was born with a rare medical condition that causes intellectual disability, muscle weakness and feeding difficulties, among other challenges. (Kendra Peachey-Lubin)

By: Linda F. Hersey
Stars And Stripes • August 21, 2024

WASHINGTON — The Defense Department has identified 400 former service members who experienced “possible or probable” exposures to chemical weapons during the Iraq War with the Department of Veterans Affairs to conduct clinical evaluations and offer consultations and treatment, according to VA officials.

But the VA is coming under criticism from some lawmakers and impacted veterans about lengthy delays in fully implementing the clinical program to monitor the health status of the 400 veterans and develop treatment plans for them.

Istvan Gabor, a sergeant who served with the Army’s 41st Transportation Company in Iraq destroying abandoned munitions, said he has struggled to get a medical exam for possible chemical weapons exposure and benefits for Gulf War syndrome.

“I am still fighting just to get recognized by the VA and we’re kind of getting nowhere,” said Gabor, who worked at an Iraq weapons destruction site called Arlington Depot where abandoned arsenals were removed from bunkers and detonated. [READ MORE...]

More Veteran-related Headlines

Washington Post: Opinion | Six veterans on Tim Walz’s and JD Vance’s military service
Military.com: Military Veteran Pleads Guilty to Illegal Possession of Ricin
Military Times: US Air Force eyes missile defense for dispersed bases in China fight
app.com: WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday and 75 years of marriage

Employment Opportunities in U.S. Senator Gillibrand's New York City Office
Preferred candidates for this position have experience working with veterans or servicemembers and providing constituent service. The salary for this position is $55,000 plus federal benefits. This position requires some work on evenings and weekends. Current or past residency in NYC is preferred. Senator Gillibrand’s office is an equal opportunity employer. No calls, please. Apply here.
Learn More & Apply
This is an entry-level position responsible for providing support on-site to the Senator’s NYC office and virtually to other offices as required. This position requires some work on evenings and weekends. The salary for this position is $45,000 plus federal benefits. Current or past residency in NYC is preferred. Senator Gillibrand’s office is an equal opportunity employer. Apply online. No calls, please.  Apply here.
Learn More & Apply

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

Growing our economy and creating a more affordable city starts with helping every New Yorker find an affordable home. That’s why our administration has shattered affordable housing records two fiscal years in a row and just announced new tools to help homeowners create accessory dwelling units (ADUs) – or smaller homes – on their property. ADU’s will help New Yorkers build generational wealth and create more accessible housing.
*Same as last week* Week in Review | August 3 - August 9
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 City Hall, Other City Buildings to be lit Yellow Tonight in Honor of International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition
Mayor Adams Announces Largest Civil Rights Settlement in City History, Protecting New Yorkers from Housing Discrimination
Mayor Adams Issues Order Requiring City Agencies to Review City Owned and Controlled Land for Potential Housing Development Sites
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.
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.
APPLY TO POST-9/11 MEMORIAL OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS

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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

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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