Live, Learn, Work in NYC!
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With world-class culture, strong businesses, and an indomitable will, New York City pops with vitality and opportunity. That's what makes it a great choice for veterans across the country looking for a fresh start!
The NYC Department of Veterans' Services (DVS) wants to make it easier for veterans to discover the greatest city in the world! Our new Live, Learn, Work website features resources for active service members, veterans, and military families who are considering moving to our city. Here's what you'll find on Live, Learn, Work:
Living in NYC
- Things to Do: Features a list of museums, parks, attractions, and events veterans and their families can enjoy while living in New York City.
- Government Incentives: Includes a list of government incentives veterans can access in New York City, including information on housing benefits, property taxes, paid sick leave laws, and more.
- Housing: Features a list of housing resources in New York City, including information on affordable housing, home loans, and more.
- Where to Get VA Care: Information on New York City’s VA hospitals and Vet Centers.
- Mentoring and Peer Support: Peer and mentorship resources available to veterans looking to connect to a community in New York City.
Learning in NYC:
Working in NYC
- VetConnectPro: Information on VetConnectPro, a new employment tool from DVS that helps veterans connect to available jobs with New York City agencies.
- Jobs: View job boards featuring available opportunities with private and public employers in New York City.
- Entrepreneurs: Resources for veteran entrepreneurs and veteran-owned businesses looking to grow in New York City.
Discover how you can best live, learn, and work in our City or send this link to a veteran considering the move: nyc.gov/vetjourney.
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VA Honors Mission: VetCheck
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This week at the National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) awarded an Abraham Lincoln Pillar of Excellence Award to Mission: VetCheck - a program that allows volunteers to make supportive check-in calls to veterans across NYC.
VA Secretary Denis McDonough presented the award to DVS Commissioner James Hendon, DVS Assistant Commissioner of Community Affairs Jason Loughran, and New York State Division of Veterans' Services Director Viviana DeCohen.
Special thanks to New York Cares and the NYC Mayor's Office of Community Mental Health for supporting the Mission: VetCheck initiative.
Learn more about Mission: VetCheck at nyc.gov/missionvetcheck.
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This week, DVS senior leadership met with Robert Holden, Chair of the Committee on Veterans for the NYC Council, to discuss how the City can best serve its veteran community.
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This week, DVS Commissioner Hendon joined New York State Division of Veterans' Services for a virtual event, "Celebrating and Serving Black Veterans: A Black History Month Conversation". Panelists included Dr. Lessie Branch, Jeremy Butler, CEO of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, COL (Ret.) Stephanie Dawson, and Venecia DeRoose.
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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 VetConnectNYC.org form (select "Benefits Navigation" as your preferred service).
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VetConnectPro: A New Employment Tool for NYC Veterans
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This past Veterans Day, the NYC Department of Veterans' Services (DVS) officially launched VetConnectPro - a new employment tool designed to help veterans find employment, professional mentorship, and resources to advance their careers. Get started by creating or uploading your resume today: nyc.gov/vetconnectpro.
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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. To volunteer with Mission: VetCheck or request a check-in call, click here.
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Fighting 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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VetBizNYC: NYC's Veteran-Owned Business Map
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The Veteran Voices Project (VVP) is an oral history initiative designed to preserve the stories of NYC's Veterans. For more information, visit nyc.gov/vetvoices.
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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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