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Thursday, November 11, 2021
- USIVO Veterans Day Remembrance
The United Staten Island Veterans Organization (USIVO) will hold its annual Veterans Day Remembrance Ceremony at Ocean View Cemetery in Staten Island, NY.
WHEN: Thursday, 11/11 | 11:00 am
WHERE:
Ocean View Cemetery
3315 Amboy Rd
Staten Island, NY 10306
HOW TO JOIN: Meet at Ocean View Cemetery in Staten Island, NY
The annual New York City Veterans Day Parade is the oldest and largest Veterans Day event in the country. 25,000 marchers will gather to honor and celebrate those who served.
WHEN: Thursday, 11/11 | 12:00 pm
WHERE: Marchers and spectators will convene at Madison Park:
Madison Park
11 Madison Ave
New York, NY 10010
HOW TO JOIN: The parade begins at 25th Street and Fifth Avenue; it then proceeds up Fifth Avenue
- NBCUniversal BOLD Veterans Day Event
BOLD Vets and Veterans Network@NBCUniversal will host a virtual Veterans Day Event to honor the military community and spotlight the importance of hiring veterans. The event will feature celebrities, NBCU executives, and veteran employees.
WHEN: Thursday, 11/11 | 12 - 2:00 pm
WHERE: Virtual
HOW TO JOIN: Register online
- East Bronx History Forum Veterans Day Celebration
The East Bronx History Forum, in association with the Van Nest Neighborhood Alliance, will host a Veterans Day memorial at the Van Nest Memorial.
WHEN: Thursday, 11/11 | 12:15 pm
WHERE:
Van Nest Memorial
Van Nest Ave
Bronx, NY 10462
HOW TO JOIN: Meet at the corner of Mead Street and Unionport Road on the Plaza
The Harlem Vet Center will hold a virtual meeting for post-9/11 veterans. The goal of this meeting is to build relationships with fellow veterans, meet professional health counselors, and find comfort and meeting from each participant's military service.
WHEN: Thursday, 11/11, 3 - 4:00 pm
WHERE: Virtual
HOW TO JOIN: Contact Richard Cartagena at richard.cartagena@va.gov
The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum will hold a Veterans Day Ceremony at the Museum's Hangar 3 to pay tribute to those who have served our nation. Hear remarks from our nation’s heroes and witness the laying of a commemorative wreath.
WHEN: Thursday, 11/11 | 3:30 pm
WHERE:
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Pier 86 W 46th St
New York, NY 10036
HOW TO JOIN: The ceremony is open to all Museum visitors (no special registration required). Museum admission is free for current and former service members. Reserve your tickets. You can also tune in for the livestream on the Intrepid’s Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch channels at 3:30 pm.
Friday, November 12, 2021
- NYHS Veterans Day Presentation: Women in the Military
The New-York Historical Society will host a “Women in the Military” presentation. Colonel (Retired) Mary Westmoreland will serve as the keynote speaker. For more information, visit the New-York Historical Society website or call 212-873-3400.
WHEN: Friday, 11/12 | 1 - 2:00 pm
WHERE:
New-York Historical Society
170 Central Park West at Richard Gilder Way (77th Street)
New York, NY 10024
HOW TO JOIN: Programs are free with Museum admission. Admission is free for veterans and active-duty military on November 11 - 12.
Thursday, November 13th, 2021
- The Bronx Veterans Civics 101
The Bronx County Committeemen Hon. Dion Powell, Bryan Wigfall, and Manuel Rodriguez will host a workshop to educate veterans on how they can run for office. Guest speakers include local veterans who ran for office, including Sammy Ravelo and Yadhira Gonzalez-Taylor.
WHEN: Saturday, 11/13 | 12 - 2:00 pm
WHERE:
Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic Church
1170 Beach Avenue
Bronx, NY 10472
HOW TO JOIN: Register online
Sunday, November 14, 2021
Veterans will be honored at the 37th Throggs Neck Veterans Day Parade in the Bronx. The event will kick off at Lafayette and Tremont avenues, turn left onto Randall Avenue, then stop at the Bicentennial Veterans Memorial Park, for a ceremony.
WHEN: Sunday, 11/14 | 12 pm
WHERE:
Lafayette Ave and East Tremont Ave
E Tremont Ave & Lafayette Ave
Bronx, NY 10465
HOW TO JOIN: Spectators can join at the start of the parade or along the parade route.
Thursday, November 18, 2021
- Salute to Veterans in City Government CityTalk Panel Discussion
DCAS's Office of Citywide Recruitment will host a Salute to Veterans in City Government CityTalk Panel Discussion via Zoom. The event will include a discussion with veteran/City employees on their professional journeys and careers. Attendees will also learn about available careers in city government, assistance for transitioning military job seekers, and the importance of veterans in the City's workforce.
WHEN: Thursday, 11/18 | 3:00 - 4:30 pm
WHERE: Virtual
HOW TO JOIN: Register online
- NYC Virtual Veteran Advisory Board Meeting
NYC will host the final virtual Veterans Advisory Board (VAB) Meeting of 2021. The VAB meets to inform constituents about NYC's efforts to support veterans and their families. All New Yorkers are invited to join. Participants are encouraged to share their stories, advocate for what's important to them, and ask questions directly to NYC officials. Email your questions to nycveteransadvisoryboard@gmail.com.
WHEN: Thursday, 11/18 | 6 - 8:00 pm
WHERE: Virtual
HOW TO JOIN: Join on Zoom
Meeting ID: 861 1325 9398
Passcode: 355418
- SAGEVets Restoration of Honor Virtual Conference
SAGEVets, in collaboration with the New York State Division of Veterans' Services, will host a Restoration of Honor Virtual Conference. Currently, there are five states that have passed Restoration of Honor (ROH) legislation designed to restore honor to LGBT veterans who were discharged for their sexual orientation or gender identity. SAGEVets will bring together representatives from Rhode Island, Illinois, Connecticut, and New York to discuss each state’s ROH legislation and how other states can get involved. This panel will be moderated by Kristen L. Rouse, Deputy Director for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, at the New York State Division of Veterans’ Services. Panelists include:
- Illinois State Representative Joyce Mason
- Colorado State Representative David Ortiz
- Kasim Yarn, Director of the Rhode Island Office of Veterans Services
- Thomas J. Saadi, Esq., Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs
- Benjamin Pomerance, Esq., Deputy Director for Program Development at the New York State Division of Veterans’ Services
- Ashton Stewart, SAGEVets Program Manager
WHEN: Thurs, 11/18 | 6 - 7:30 pm
WHERE: Virtual
HOW TO JOIN: Register online
Sunday, November 21, 2021
- Free Thanksgiving Luncheon for Veterans
The Manresa Knights of Columbus Council #2147 is hosting a Thanksgiving luncheon for all veterans.
WHEN: Sunday, 11/ 21 | 12:00 pm
WHERE:
Manresa Knights of Columbus Council #2147
185 Cedar Grove Ave
Staten Island, NY 10306
HOW TO JOIN: Please contact Robert Dugan (347-992-1895) or James DeFrancesco (917-903-8701)
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
- Harlem Vet Center Vietnam Veterans Virtual Meeting
The Harlem Vet Center will hold a virtual meeting for Vietnam veterans. The goal of this meeting is to build relationships with fellow veterans, meet professional health counselors, and find comfort and meeting from each participant's military service.
WHEN: Tuesday, 11/ 23, 1 - 2:00 pm
WHERE: Virtual
HOW TO JOIN: Contact Amy Margratten at amy.margratten@va.gov
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
- Harlem Vet Center Vietnam Veterans Virtual Meeting
The Harlem Vet Center will hold a virtual meeting for Vietnam veterans. The goal of this meeting is to build relationships with fellow veterans, meet professional health counselors, and find comfort and meeting from each participant's military service.
WHEN: Tuesday, 11/ 30, 1 - 2:00 pm
WHERE: Virtual
HOW TO JOIN: Contact Amy Margratten at amy.margratten@va.gov
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