Make a Plan to Vote in NYC's General Election!
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Tuesday, November 2nd, is Election Day in NYC! New Yorkers can vote for Mayor, Public Advocate, Comptroller, Borough President, City Council, major policy changes, and more. Here's everything you need to know to vote:
Know Your Ballot
Learn about races and review the ballot measures in your district by viewing a sample ballot (type in your address, click “Look Up,” then click “View Sample Ballot”) here.
Meet the Candidates:
Read NYC’s official November 2021 General Election Voter Guide to learn more about the candidates running for local office.
Find Your Polling Site
Find your Election Day poll site here. Polls will be open from 6:00 am - 9:00 pm.
For more voting resources here.
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We're Hiring! The NYC Department of Veterans' Services is looking to fill the following positions:
- Aftercare Specialist: Job Opening Number 496078
The Aftercare Specialist will perform ongoing follow-up and case management with formerly housing-insecure veterans to ensure that they avoid housing insecurity/homelessness recidivism.
- Veterans Benefits Coordinator: Job Opening Number 496066
The Veterans Benefits Coordinator is primarily responsible for outreach with the veteran and military communities of the city including key veteran stakeholders and organizations to increase access to care to an array of veteran resources, services, and opportunities for veterans and their families.
- Projects and Policy Intern: Job Opening Number 496020
The Projects and Policy Intern helps provide coordination and project management support for DVS's DVS Special Projects and Intergovernmental Affairs (SPIA) team. Open to college students only.
To apply, click here and search for the corresponding Job Opening Number.
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Apply for Affordable Housing
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The Mitchell-Lama program provides affordable rental and cooperative housing to moderate and middle-income families. When Mitchell-Lama developments open their waiting lists, new applications are accepted based on a lottery system. Eligible veterans or surviving spouses of eligible veterans residing in New York State are entitled to a preference for Mitchell-Lama developments if selected in the lottery.
See below for current and upcoming waitlists for available apartments:
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- 1 and 2 bedrooms at Hamilton House, 141 West 73rd Street, NY, NY 10023. The application window ends on November 8th. Head of household must be at least 62 years or older.
- Studio, 1, and 2 bedrooms rentals at Goodwill Terrace, 4-21 27th Avenue, Astoria NY 11102. The application window is November 4th through November 28th (mark your calendars).
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To apply for affordable housing, go onto the Mitchell Lama connect website and create an account. Once a profile has been created you can apply to any open waitlists.
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Resource Fair and Barbeque
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The Queens Vet Center will host a Resource Fair and Barbeque for veterans and their families on Saturday, November 6th, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. In addition to free food and music, the event will provide information on VA health screenings, VA benefits, counseling, housing, and more. Please bring copies DD 214 and a VA ID Card.
WHEN:
Saturday, November 6th
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
WHERE:
Knights of Columbus Council 2672
333 Beach 90th Street
Rockaway Park, NY 11693
REGISTER
RSVP by November 4th by calling (347) 439-5965 or emailing:
- zhuo.chen@va.gov
- lyn.johnson2@va.gov
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How to Receive Your First Dose
Schedule Online:
You can schedule a vaccine appointment at nyc.gov/vaccinefinder or by calling 877-VAX-4NYC (1-877-829-4692).
Walk-ins Welcome:
New Yorkers can get their COVID-19 vaccine by simply walking into any of the CIty's 11 public hospital locations! To find a walk-up vaccination site near you, click here.
Get Vaccinated at Home:
All New Yorkers can request an in-home vaccination with the COVID-19 vaccine. Fill out this form to get started or call 877-VAX-4NYC (877-829-4692).
Information on the COVID-19 Boosters
A COVID booster shot is an additional dose of a vaccine given after the protection provided by the original shot(s) has begun to decrease over time. The booster is designed to help people maintain their level of immunity for longer.
Who is Eligible for a Booster Shot
For those who received a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, the following groups are eligible for a booster shot at least 6 months after their initial doses:
Adults who received the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine at least 28 days ago, and are moderately to severely immunocompromised, are eligible for a third dose of the vaccine, as part of their initial vaccination series.
People 18 and over who received the J&J vaccine at least two months ago are eligible for a booster and should get one.
Mixing COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters
CDC’s recommendations now allow eligible individuals to choose which vaccine they receive as a booster dose. Eligible New Yorkers can choose any of the three vaccines (at least 6 months after their second dose of Moderna or Pfizer).
For J&J recipients, all three vaccines are fine as a booster, but limited data shows that a Moderna or Pfizer booster could offer more antibodies.
If you’re not sure which one you should get, speak with your doctor or clinical staff at a vaccine site.
How to Get a Booster
Booster shots are available at City-run sites. Schedule an appointment here.
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DVS Programs and Initiatives
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Get the Benefits You Deserve
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DVS represents NYC veterans in claims for benefits from the VA. During a time of economic crisis and high unemployment, we wanted to ensure that every veteran got the financial benefits they earned. To file a claim, fill out the form at VetConnectNYC.org (select "Benefits Navigation" as your preferred service).
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Volunteering with Mission: VetCheck volunteers make check-in calls to veterans across NYC. Through these calls, volunteers provide veterans with information regarding vital public services, including free meals, information on COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites, and mental health resources. Mission: VetCheck has placed over 33,485 calls to NYC veterans. To volunteer with Mission: VetCheck or request a check-in call, click here.
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Ending Veteran Homelessness
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Over the past five years, our housing team has moved over 1,000 veterans from shelters and into permanent housing. Learn more about DVS's efforts to end veteran homelessness in NYC here.
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Veteran-Owned Business Map
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How DVS Responded to the Pandemic
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Making supportive calls. Distributing face masks. Preparing meal kits. Housing the homeless. Processing VA benefit claims. Watch this video to learn how DVS responded to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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SITREP NYC: NYC's Official Veteran Podcast
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Listen to SITREP NYC, NYC's official veteran-focused podcast, to hear stories from veterans who are often ignored and underserved. Hear the complete season here or see below for a list of episodes:
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Stories of Transition
The Black Veteran Experience
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LGBT Veteran Stories
The Health of Women Veterans
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DVS updated its website to help EVERY veteran find the services that are right for them. Whether you're a student, transitioning, woman, LGBT, or a senior veteran - nyc.gov/vets has what you need.
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