NYC Department of Veterans' Services (DVS)
December 2018 Newsletter
DVS' monthly newsletter will share information about DVS programs and 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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As GI Bill Delays Persist, NYC Steps Up
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DVS and the Department of Social Services (DSS) have collaborated to assist student veterans adversely impacted by the 2018 Fall semester GI Bill delays. If a student veteran has fallen behind on rent and is in need of immediate assistance, we've stepped up to streamline the way in which DSS will evaluate their case for emergency funds or other benefits.
To provide more information to landlords and housing managers, download this joint letter from DVS and DSS. |
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Highlight: VetConnectNYC Goes Live
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VetConnectNYC is a one-stop shop for services for you and your family. With over 80 vetted service providers and a coordination team dedicated to connecting you to the right services, right now, VetConnectNYC takes the hassle out of navigating services and benefits. Visit the website, call 1-833-VETS-NYC, or contact our Outreach Specialists at 212-416-5250.
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DVS Public Engagement in November
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2nd Annual Symposium on Hearings Support for Veterans
DVS participated in the City’s Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH) symposium, an educational event which advises veterans on how to respond to summonses from NYC enforcement agencies. The event was sponsored by Queens BP Melinda Katz and more than 50 elected officials.
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16th Annual DCAS
Veterans Day Celebration
Aftercare Coordinator & Eviction Prevention Specialist Angela Guyton-Cyril served as the keynote speaker at the Department of Citywide Administrative Services' Veterans Celebration where she spoke about recognizing women veterans and the importance of public service.
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Queens Borough Veterans Career Fair
DVS Community Services Coordinator Tanya Thomas engaged with veterans at the career fair sponsored by DCAS, DVS, and Councilman Daneek Miller. Queens Public Library hosted the event which provided constituents with resources for careers in City government.
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Veterans Advisory Board Meeting
Commissioner Sutton welcomed the newest members of the City's Veterans Advisory Board to 1 Centre Street. New and reappointed members spoke with constituents about Veteran Treatment Courts, the ongoing GI Bill delays, and DOF initiatives for veterans.
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Upcoming Events
Stories From Flanders Fields: Perspectives on the Great War Centennial* | 47-49 E 65th St Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute New York, NY 10065
Tuesday, December 11 6pm - 9pm
Theater of War: Ajax | 441 E Fordham Rd Walsh Library, 2nd floor, Duane Hall Bronx, NY 10458
Wednesday, December 12 3pm
Women Veteran Holiday Celebration | Bronx VA 130 W Kingsbridge Rd Room 1B-07 Bronx, NY 10468
Friday, December 14 1pm - 4pm
Bronx All Veterans Celebration | 700 Baychester Ave Bronx, NY 10475
Saturday, November 17 1pm - 5pm
Columbia University Creative Writing Workshop | 423 E 23rd St Learning Resources Center, 2227N New York, NY 10010
Friday, December 14 1pm
Team RWB Holiday Social* | VFW Post: 31-35 41st St. Astoria, NY 11103
Friday, December 14th 5pm-10pm
Bronx BP Veteran Family Holiday Celebration* | Bronx Zoo 2300 Southern Blvd Bronx, NY 10460
Saturday, December 15 12pm - 3pm
Toys & Clothes Christmas Gift Giveaway | Lehman College 2501 Grand Concourse 3rd Floor Bronx, NY 10458
Thursday, December 20 12pm - 3pm
Team RWB Eagles Soar Strong Midnight Run* | 305 7th Ave New York, NY 10001
Monday, December 31 11:30pm - 12:30am
*Indicates registration is required
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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 10-2pm
Bronx: Bronx County Building, 851 Grand Concourse, Room 209: Tue - Thu 10-2pm
Manhattan: Manhattan Borough President's Office, 431 W 125th Street: Mon & Fri 10-2pm
Queens: Queens Borough Hall, 120-55 Queens Blvd, Room 222: Tue - Thu 10-2pm
Staten Island: Staten Island Borough Hall, 10 Richmond Terrace, Rm G-15: Tue-Wed 10am-2pm
College of Staten Island, 2800 Victory Boulevard Campus Center, Rm 216:
Mon-Thu 10-2pm
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Team DVS in the Community
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