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NYC Department of Veterans' Services (DVS) Weekly Newsletter
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Research shows that veterans are more likely to be civically engaged than those who have not served in the military. So if you're a veteran and you've already voted, encourage your friends and family to do the same.
If you're not a veteran but want to show gratitude for their service and the freedom it secured, please vote. To quote John F. Kennedy: "As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them."
Continue reading to learn everything you need to know about voting in the upcoming election...
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DVS Commissioner James Hendon voted early last weekend. Did you?
Early voting hours have recently been extended, see below:
- Friday, 10/30: 7 am - 5 pm
- Saturday 10/31: 7 am - 5 pm
- Sunday 11/1: 7 am - 4 pm
Find your early voting poll site here.
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Early in-person voting ends Sunday, November 1st.
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After you have received and signed your absentee ballot you may return it in any of the following ways:
- Put it in the mail and ensure it receives a postmark no later than November 3rd
- Drop it off at an early voting poll site by Sunday, November 1st
- Drop it off at a poll site on Election Day (Tuesday, November 3rd) by 9 pm
- Drop it off at your County Board of Elections Office no later than November 3rd by 9 pm. For a list of drop off locations in NYC, click here.
After you've returned your absentee ballot, you can make sure it was received by tracking it here.
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Vote on Election Day (Last Chance)
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Election Day is Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020. Polls are open from 6:00 am - 9:00 pm. Casting your ballot on Election Day is your last chance to vote in 2020!
Click here to:
- See your ballot
- Find your poll site
- Check the accessible entrance
- Look up which districts you are in
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DVS Programs & Initiatives
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Helping Veterans File VA Claims
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DVS is now processing VA benefits claims. We're prepared to help you get the benefits you've earned! To learn more, contact claims@veterans.nyc.gov.
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If you’re a veteran in need of food assistance during the COVID-19 crisis, DVS is here to help. Contact DVS at (212) 416-5250 or connect@veterans.nyc.gov to have GetFoodNYC or HelloFresh meals delivered to your home.
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Mission: VetCheck
Making Check-in Calls to Veterans Across NYC
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As part of MissionVetCheck, volunteers are making check-in calls to NYC veterans and informing them about available services. You can be part of this mission. Learn more here.
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Ending Veteran Homelessness
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DVS's top priority is ending veteran homelessness in NYC. Learn how we're rapidly rehousing veterans here.
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Supporting Veteran Organizations
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DVS is providing $100 Home Depot gift cards to help NYC's Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs) purchase PPE and social distancing tools. Learn more.
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Grow your veteran-owned business by becoming NYC certified! 75% of certified businesses have won contracts with City agencies. Learn if your business is eligible for NYC certification here. To learn more, contact business@veterans.nyc.gov.
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SITREP NYC: The DVS Podcast
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DVS COVID-19 Resource Page
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Employment Services:
- Christian T. Peralta
(646) 630-1932 | cperalta1@veterans.nyc.gov
Education Services and Unemployment Assistance:
- Amauri Espinal
(646) 799-2728 | aespinal@veterans.nyc.gov
Housing:
- Dana Rock, HSS Director
(646) 901-4948 | DanaRock@veterans.nyc.gov
- Horng Chou, HSS Deputy Director
(646) 532-1884 | Hchou@veterans.nyc.gov
Eviction Prevention:
- Angela Guyton-Cyril
(646) 740-8156 | AGuyton-Cyril@veterans.nyc.gov
Food Assistance:
Healthcare:
- Melissa Walters
(646) 889-4180 | Mewalters@veterans.nyc.gov
Military Families and Caregivers:
- Tanya Thomas
(646) 499-0098 | tthomas@veterans.nyc.gov
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