Professional Mentorship Opportunity
for NYC Veterans
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The NYC Department of Veterans’ Services and NYC Service are looking for veterans interested in careers as public servants and NYC government employees to join the Service2Service (S2S) professional mentorship program.
Each veteran in this program will be paired with an NYC employee who will serve as their professional mentor. Throughout the Spring 2022 session, mentors will connect mentees to their networks, offer career mapping, and serve as a guide to municipal government.
This is a great opportunity for any veteran interested in a career in public service - whether you're a student veteran, a recent graduate, or a professional looking to change careers. This is also an opportunity for NYC employees eager to help veterans further their careers.
Each mentee and mentor pair commits to a minimum of bi-monthly one-on-one in-person sessions from March to August 2022.
- Veterans can apply to become a Service2Service mentee here.
- NYC government employees can apply to become a Service2Service mentor here.
All applications are due by Tuesday, February 8th. Learn more about Service2Service here.
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Prepare for the Winter Storm
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NYC is expecting 6 to 12 inches of snow and wind gusts of up to 45mph beginning at 7:00 pm on Friday, January 28th, through 7:00 pm on Saturday, January 29th.
Service Updates:
- Due to the snowstorm, all NYC Health + Hospitals COVID-19 testing and vaccination services will be closed Saturday, January 29th.
- All NYC Test and Trace locations will suspend service at 5 pm on Friday, January 28th, and remain closed through January 29th.
Prepare:
- Make sure your household disaster plan is ready and all members of your household are familiar with how to contact one another in an emergency. Winterize your Go Bag by adding a blanket, warm socks, and gloves. Learn more about preparing for an emergency here.
Sign up for NotifyNYC, the City's official emergency communications program, for free emergency alerts and updates on important city services.
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Tax Credits Have Changed. NYC Can Help.
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Changes to tax credits mean more money for your family when you file! Claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, or the Child and Dependent Care Credit could return thousands of dollars to you in 2022.
NYC FREE Tax Prep offers free, professional tax preparation that can help you file an accurate tax return and claim these valuable tax credits. The program offers multiple filing options, including in-person tax prep, drop-off service, virtual tax prep, and assisted self-preparation. Use NYC FREE Tax Prep today to file for free and keep your whole refund.
This program is available for:
- families with an income of $72,000 or less in 2021.
- single filers with an income of $50,000 or less in 2021.
Visit nyc.gov/taxprep or call 311 and ask for tax preparation assistance.
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New York City
Council Committee on Veterans
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Earlier this month, NYC City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams announced new chair appointments to City Council’s committees, including the Committee on Veterans.
The Committee on Veterans has jurisdiction over matters relating to New York City’s Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) and other veteran-related issues. The following Council Members now serve on this committee:
District Office:
64-69 Dry Harbor Rd
Middle Village, NY 11379
(718) 366-3900
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1774
New York, NY 10007
(212) 788-7381
Email: District30@council.nyc.gov
District Office
181 West 135th
New York, NY 10030
Phone: 646-960-1344
Legislative Office
250 Broadway, Suite 1821
New York, NY 10007
Phone: 212-788-7397
Email: District9@council.nyc.gov
District Office
277 West 231st Street
Bronx, NY 10463
(718) 549-7300 phone
(718) 549-9945 fax
Legislative Office
250 Broadway, Suite 1868
New York, NY 10007
(212) 788-7080 phone
(212) 442-7827 fax
Email: dinowitz@council.nyc.gov
Legislative Office
250 Broadway, Suite 1792
New York, NY 10007
Phone: 212-788-7250
Fax: 212-788-1860
District19@council.nyc.gov
District Office
Ozone Park Office:
93-06 101st Avenue
Ozone Park, NY 11416
Phone: 718-738-1083
Fax: 718-738-1918
Rockaway District Office:
114-12 Beach Channel Drive, Suite 1
Rockaway Park, NY 11694
Phone: 718-318-6411
Legislative Office
250 Broadway Suite 1555
New York, NY 10007
Phone: 212-788-7069
Email: District32@council.nyc.gov
District Office
1945 Broadway
Brooklyn, New York 11207
Phone: 718-642-8664
Fax: 718-889-8017
Legislative Office
250 Broadway, Suite 1754
New York, NY 10007
Phone: 212-788-7284
Fax: 212-227-5636
Email: District37@council.nyc.gov
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NYC Speaks Survey:
Deadline Extended
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Shape the future of your city!
Take the NYC Speaks 2022 survey to let NYC's new Mayor know how to approach the issues that matter to you. The deadline to fill out the survey has been extended to February 11th: nycspeaks.org.
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Do your part to prevent the spread of COVID-19 this winter by getting vaccinated and boosted. Visit nyc.gov/vaccinefinder to find a vaccination site near you.
To protect yourself and those around you, you should also:
- Mask up: When you are indoors, wear a higher-grade mask or respirator, such as a KN95 or KF94, or a cloth mask over a disposable mask. If you do not have a higher-grade mask, it is still important to wear whatever mask you can. Learn more.
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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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