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Introducing VetBizNYC:
The City's Veteran-Owned Business Map

The NYC Department of Veterans’ Services has launched VetBizNYC, an interactive map that identifies veteran-owned businesses across NYC. New Yorkers can use VetBizNYC to find veteran-owned businesses near them and support those who served!

More than 150 businesses have been added to the interactive map so far, with pins showing their location in the five boroughs. The businesses represent a cross-section of industries such as construction, restaurants, photographers, gardening, and office supplies. It also includes business contact information and a list of city and state certifications obtained by each business. Veteran business owners interested in being included on the map can fill out this online form.

Interested in a Career in
Software Development?

Are you a veteran or veteran family member interested in pursuing a career in software development, and you currently earn less than $35,000 annually? Then you may want to learn more about an upcoming job training and placement partnership program DVS will soon launch. Please click on the following link to receive more information:

 Yes, I would like to learn more about this opportunity.

NYC Veterans Receive Preference
in Affordable Housing Lottery

The lottery to join the waitlist for affordable studio apartments at East Midtown Park (333 E 23rd St, NY, NY 10010) is open through August 11th. Preference will be given to eligible veterans and surviving spouses. Learn eligibility requirements. To apply, visit Mitchell-Lama Connect.

What is Mitchell-Lama?:

Mitchell-Lama provides affordable apartments and co-ops to moderate/middle-income families. Developments with open waiting lists give admission preference to veterans, or their surviving spouses, who served on active duty during a time of war. Learn more.

Veterans can apply for affordable housing at Mitchell-Lama Connect, where you can also:

  • view Mitchell-Lama buildings that are opening up their waiting lists and accepting entries to their lotteries
  • create and update an account profile
  • submit entries to Mitchell-Lama waiting list lotteries.

Get Vaccinated for COVID-19
NYC is paying $100 to anyone who goes to a city-run vaccination site for their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Get your first dose ASAP:

How to Get Vaccinated
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:
All New Yorkers can now 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).

PLEASE NOTE: This is also the last week to get all kids 12 and up fully vaccinated by the first week of school! NYC has vaccine sites at Summer Rising, pre-season events, and shopping areas across the city. Or find a location at nyc.gov/vaccinefinder.
 
Still Undecided?
If you are still undecided or you decided not to get vaccinated, please continue to:
  • Wear a mask indoors and outdoors.
  • Stay 6 feet apart from others.
  • Get tested for COVID-19 often. Learn how you get a free COVID test here. 

DVS Programs and Initiatives

Get the Benefits You Deserve
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).

Feeding Veterans in Need
DVS partnered with GetFoodNYC to help deliver food to homebound veterans. We're also working to distribute HelloFresh meals to veteran families. Request food or learn how to volunteer to prepare meal kits by submitting your information to VetConnectNYC.

Ending Veteran Homelessness
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.

Making Support Calls to Veterans Across NYC
Mission: VetCheck is an initiative that allows volunteers to make supportive check-in calls to New York City veterans. Volunteers provide veterans with vital information on essential public services, COVID-19 testing and vaccine information, and online mental health resources. Learn how you can volunteer or request a check-in call here.
 

Veteran Oral History Project
The Veteran Voices Project (VVP) is an oral history initiative designed to preserve the stories of NYC's veterans. Listen to full recordings of veterans sharing their stories at our Veterans Voices Project oral history library.

How DVS Responded to the Pandemic
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.

SITREP NYC: NYC's Official Veteran Podcast

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:

Stories of Transition

The Black Veteran Experience

 

LGBT Veteran Stories

The Health of Women Veterans

DVS Website

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.

Review the webpages on our site:

 

Connect to Services:

 

Support a Veteran:
Media:

Contact DVS
Please follow us at www.nyc.gov/vets, on social media @nycveterans, or via email at connect@veterans.nyc.gov. 

  

 
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New York City Department of Veterans' Services 
1 Centre Street, Suite 2208
New York, NY 10007 
(212) 416-5250
www.nyc.gov/vets


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