NYC Department of Veterans' Services (DVS)
April 2019 Newsletter
DVS' monthly newsletter shares information about DVS programs & initiatives, upcoming and recent events, and news affecting NYC veterans and their families. To recommend content or find more information, please connect with us at www.nyc.gov/vets, on social media @nycveterans, or via email at press@veterans.nyc.gov.
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TODAY: Your Brain on the Military
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Your Brain on the Military: Military Family Members
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum West 46th Street New York, NY
Friday, April 12 3pm – 5pm
The NewYork-Presbyterian Military Family Wellness Center and Blue Star Families invite you to the latest in the series that explores links between military service and the brain. Hear from researchers and veterans as they unravel myths and realities about the military and mental health.
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TOMORROW: Fight the Ban Rally
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Fight the Ban Rally NYC
City Hall Park (Sidewalk across from 250 Broadway) New York, NY 10007
Saturday, April 13 10am – 11am
Join the New York City Veterans Alliance, IAVA, Veterans Advocacy Project, Minority Veterans of America, OutServe, elected officials, advocates, allies, and many others for a rally against the federal ban on transgender military service members.
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SITREP: The DVS Podcast Episode 8
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In this conversation we hear from Marine Corps veteran, advocate, and champion of selfless service, Derek Coy. Coy talks about the formative experiences that led him to the military, the ups and downs of transitioning from Texas to NYC, and about why he considers the Big Apple the best place in the world to be a veteran.
Derek Coy is the Veterans' Health Officer at the New York State Health Foundation. He's a veteran of both the military and non-profit space having held positions at the Doe Fund, ACLU, and Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) prior to joining NYSHealth.
Subscribe and listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts . Stream or download directly from our website: nyc.gov/vets/podcast
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Queens College Veterans Symposium
DVS Deputy Commissioner Roth spoke at the joint symposium hosted by Queens College and the University of Stirling. The event focused on shared service and identifying common gaps and opportunities for veteran outreach in both the US and UK.
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Brooklyn Veterans Advisory Board Meeting
DVS Commissioner Sutton gave opening remarks at the first VAB meeting of 2019. DVS staff was on hand to listen to questions and feedback from members of the community and partner organizations.
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Vietnam Veterans Day 2019
DVS joined United War Veterans Council for their annual Vietnam Veterans Day commemoration. The morning included a name reading, tribute march across the Brooklyn Bridge, and a wreath laying ceremony at the Vietnam Veterans Plaza in Lower Manhattan. |
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WPIX News: Up Close
DVS Commissioner Sutton was featured on PIX11's Sunday News Program: Up Close with Marvin Scott. Sutton spoke about combating sexual assault in the military and supporting the victims in and out of uniform.
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Featured Events & Resources
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For a complete calendar of upcoming events, visit OurVeterans.NYC
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City of New York Veterans Advisory Board Meeting
Queens Borough Hall 120-55 Queens Blvd. 2nd Fl. Kew Gardens, NY 11424
Monday April 29 | 6pm – 8:00pm
The next Veterans Advisory Board (VAB) meeting is Monday, April 29. VAB meetings are open to all community members including service members, veterans of any service era or discharge status, spouses, partners, family members, and supporters. No RSVP required.
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Join members of Team RWB, Team Rubicon, The Mission Continues and many others for a day of solidarity focused on showcasing how exercise, community, and inclusivity combine to combat mental health challenges.
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Pace University Veteran Career Fair
1 Pace Plaza New York, NY 10041
Thursday April 18 | 1pm - 4pm
Join Pace University as they host this Spring Veteran Career Fair. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet with employers from organizations throughout Tristate Area. Levels of experience range from intern to entry and mid-level positions.
Register today!
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Here are 12 big changes veterans caregivers will see in the next year
Military Times
Tens of thousands of family caregivers across the country provide daily assistance to wounded veterans, but advocates say the federal government is just now on the verge of fully embracing their role in veterans’ medical care.
The Congressman Who Turned the VA into a Lobbying Free-For-All
Politico
Jeff Miller helped open up the VA to private contractors. Now he’s out of office and lobbying for those businesses.
Treated Like a ‘Piece of Meat’: Female Veterans Endure Harassment at the V.A.
New York Times
An entrenched, sexist culture at many veterans hospitals is driving away female veterans and lags far behind the gains women have made in the military in recent years, veterans and lawmakers of both parties say.
Effort underway in Congress to add a fourth administration to the VA
Stars and Stripes
Legislation introduced in Congress would create a fourth administration within the Department of Veterans Affairs – one dedicated solely to veterans’ transition into education and employment.
Survivor's Guilt in the Military & Veteran Population
Pyschology Today
In the aftermath of trauma, survivor’s often find themselves questioning the reasons they were spared or doubting their actions before, during, and after the loss. For military members and veterans, survivor’s guilt can arise from specific experiences in combat, training accidents, or experiences back home.
The Latest in Military Strategy: Mindfulness
New York Times
Mindfulness — the practice of using breathing techniques, similar to those in meditation, to gain focus and reduce distraction — is inching into the military in the United States and those of a handful of other nations.
House lawmakers ask VA to delay expansion into private sector, citing IT issues
Stars and Stripes
House lawmakers suggested Tuesday that Department of Veterans Affairs officials postpone a major expansion of veterans’ access to private-sector doctors, following warnings that its information technology system is flawed and could disrupt patient care.
The Army Thought He Was Faking His Health Issues. Turns Out He Had Chronic Health Issues.
NYT: At War
After years of misdiagnoses, Stephen Hopkins learned that lead in his bones was making him sick. Now he’s calling for the military to increase testing for metal poisoning in troops.
Here Are All the Government Programs that Help Vets with Jobs and Benefits
Military.com
The government lacked a list, or "inventory," of the various programs and initiatives it has to aid veterans and transitioning service members in finding jobs, benefits and small business opportunities, so a watchdog agency has come up with one.
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DVS in Your Borough
Connect with DVS without ever leaving your borough! Hours and locations below:
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Brooklyn: Brooklyn Workforce 1 Career Center, 9 Bond Street, 5th floor: Mon & Wed 10-Noon, 1-4pm
Bronx: Bronx County Building, 851 Grand Concourse, Room 209: Wed - Thu 110-Noon, 1-4pm
Manhattan: Manhattan Borough Hall, 431 W 125th Street: Mon & Thu 10-Noon, 1-4pm
Queens: Queens Borough Hall, 120-55 Queens Blvd, Room 222: Mon, Tue & Thu 10-Noon, 1-4pm
Staten Island: Staten Island Borough Hall, 10 Richmond Terrace, Rm G-15: Tue-Wed 10-Noon, 1-4pm
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