NYC Department of Veterans' Services (DVS)
November 2018 Newsletter
DVS' monthly newsletter shares information about DVS programs and initiatives, upcoming and recent events, and news affecting NYC veterans and their families. To recommend content or find more information, please connect with us at www.nyc.gov/vets, on social media @nycveterans, or via email at press@veterans.nyc.gov.
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DVS Launches VetConnectNYC!
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VetConnectNYC is a one-stop shop for services for you and your family. With over 80 vetted service providers and a coordination team dedicated to connecting you to the right services, right now, VetConnectNYC takes the hassle out of navigating services and benefits. Visit the website, call 1-833-VETS-NYC, or contact our Outreach Specialists at 212-416-5250.
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Highlight: NYC Creates Relief Program for Student Veterans With GI Bill Delays
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Emergency Rent Relief for Student Vets
DVS and the Department of Social Services teamed up to provide student veterans at over 80 NYC colleges and universities with information on how to seek out emergency rent relief for any student vet experiencing delays with their GI Bill benefits. Learn more here. |
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Citi Bike Discounts for Service Members & Veterans
On Veterans Day, Citi Bike, DVS, and the NYC Department of Transportation announced a $35 membership discount for veterans and military personnel. Active military personnel, reservists and veterans can obtain the discount by clicking here to upload their information.
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Annual Veterans Day Mayor's Breakfast
DVS kicked off Veterans' Day with our annual Mayor's Breakfast at Gracie Mansion, with our very own Tanya Thomas singing the national anthem . Over 400 veterans, service members, and civilian allies attended to hear the Mayor announce the launch of our new coordinated care network, VetConnectNYC. Read the full transcript of remarks here.
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Manhattan Veterans Benefit Fair
DVS Assistant Commissioner Jamal Othman joined officials from City, state, and federal service providers at the Manhattan Veterans Benefit Fair sponsored by Borough President Gale Brewer.
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City Council Veterans Roundtable
DVS General Counsel Eric Henry spoke to service providers from across the city at the first ever City Council Veterans Resource Roundtable, convened by Veterans Committee Chair Councilman Chaim Deutsch.
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Student Veterans / GI Bill Eviction Prevention Program
VetConnectNYC
Citi Bike Veterans Discount
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Travis Manion Foundation: Story Pirates* | 250 West 40th Street New York, NY 10018
Friday, November 16 7:30PM
Troops to Teachers Conference* | St. Francis College 180 Remsen St Brooklyn, NY 11201
Saturday, November 17 9am - 3pm
Veterans Career Fair* | Queens Library Central 89-11 Merrick Blvd Jamaica, NY 11432
Saturday, November 17 10am - 2pm
Mission Continues Veterans Day Service Project | 141 E 111th St, New York, NY 10029
Saturday, November 17 10:30am - 3pm
Bronx All Veterans Celebration | 700 Baychester Ave Bronx, NY 10475
Saturday, November 17 1pm - 5pm
Throggs Neck Veterans Day Parade | Lafayette & Tremont Ave Bronx, NY 10465
Sunday, November 18 12pm - 3pm
Intrepid Military Family Program* | W 46th St & 12th Ave Pier 86 New York, NY 10036
Sunday, November 18 1pm - 4pm
Finance Outreach Enrollment Event | 98-30 57th Ave Corona, NY 11368
Tuesday, November 20 pm 3pm-5pm
Bronx Veterans Thanksgiving Celebration* | Lehman College 250 Bedford Park Blvd W East Dining Room, Music Building Bronx, NY 10468
Tuesday, November 20 4pm-6pm
SAGE Vets Meet & Greet | 305 7th Ave New York, NY 10001
Tuesday, November 27 6pm-7:45pm
OATH Veterans Hearing Support Symposium | 125-01 Queens Blvd., Kew Gardens, NY 11415
Thursday, November 29 9am-11am
Veterans Advisory Board Meeting | 1 Centre Street, 18th Fl (North Side) New York, NY 10007
Thursday, November 29 6-8pm
*Indicates registration is required
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DVS in your borough
Connect with DVS without ever leaving your borough! DVS satellite site locations below:
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Brooklyn: Brooklyn Workforce 1 Career Center, 9 Bond Street, 5th floor: Mon & Wed 10-2pm
Bronx: Bronx County Building, 851 Grand Concourse, Room 209: Tue - Thu 10-2pm
Manhattan: Manhattan Borough President's Office, 431 W 125th Street: Mon & Fri 10-2pm
Queens: Queens Borough Hall, 120-55 Queens Blvd, Room 222: Tue - Thu 10-2pm
Staten Island: Staten Island Borough Hall, 10 Richmond Terrace, Rm G-15: Tue-Wed 10am-2pm
College of Staten Island, 2800 Victory Boulevard Campus Center, Rm 216: Mon-Thu 10-2pm
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Team DVS in the Community
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