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Weekly Newsletter
DVS is proud to share with you our newsletter. In it you'll find 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 on our Contact Page or on social media @nycveterans.
Weekly Newsletters
At the start of the pandemic, DVS began delivering weekly newsletters.
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2024
- November 15th, 2024: Gov. Hochul Passes Legislation in Support of Veterans
- November 8th, 2024: NYC Veterans Day Parade 🎖️
- November 1st, 2024: Happy Veterans & Military Families Month🎖️
- October 25th, 2024: Upcoming VAB Public Session
- October 18th, 2024: New York City Voter Guide and Timeline 🗳️
- October 11th, 2024: NYC Veterans Parade: Hispanic Marines Named Honorary Grand Marshals
- October 4th, 2024: Bronx BP Gibson Hosts Dream Job Fair
- September 27th, 2024: Upcoming NYC Edge4Vets Workshop
- September 20th, 2024: 2024 Veterans Day Parade Grand Marshall Announced 📢
- September 13th, 2024: Next Friday: Veteran & Military Family Summit-Transportation Available from Select Locations
- September 6th, 2024: Last Chance to Apply for NYC Boss Up Veterans! 📈
- August 30th, 2024: Service Academy Nominations through Senator Gillibrand's Office
- August 23rd, 2024: ⚾Veteran and Military Family Summit at Yankee Stadium
- August 16th, 2024: Commissioner Hendon Radio Interview this Sunday 📻
- August 9th, 2024: 🐸 Navy SEAL Foundation NYC Swim Tomorrow!
- August 2nd, 2024: 📢Veteran Voices Project: Share Your Story
- July 26th, 2024: Dwyer Peer Support Program: Submit Your Proposal, Help Build the Community
- July 19th, 2024: NYC Boss Up: $20K Veteran Pitch Competition is Back! 💵
- July 12th, 2024: 💃 Dance, Craft, Create: Free Summer Activities & Veteran Art Exhibits🎨
- July 5th, 2024: 📽️ Movies under the stars with NYC Parks
- June 28th, 2024: Volunteers Needed: Help fellow Veterans and Military Families!
- June 21st, 2024: Baseball Hall of Famer, Army Veteran Willie Mays Dead at 93
- June 14th, 2024: VA Updates Home Loan Benefits🏠
- June 7th, 2024: Post-9/11 Memorial: Call for Artists
- May 31st, 2024: Post-9/11 Memorial: Call for Artists
- May 24th, 2024: 🚢Fleet Week Weekend Events
- May 17th, 2024: 🚢Fleet Week Ship Tour Update
- May 10th, 2024: 🎪Military & Veteran Family Fair Saturday May 11th!
- May 6th, 2024: 🎪 Veteran Family Fair This Saturday May 11th!
- April 26th, 2024: ⚾NYM Military Transition Summit; Edge4Vets NY Airports Workshop
- April 19th, 2024: 📅Two Weeks Away: Military Transition Summit at Citifield
- April 12th, 2024: Free Mets Ticket Vouchers for Military Transition Summit Registrants
- April 5th, 2024: Free Lifetime Liberty Pass to all New York State Parks 🌲
- March 29th, 2024: Keep Calm and Fly Fish On 🐟
- March 22nd, 2024: ❗Important Update: UWVC Vietnam Veterans Day Event Canceled❗
- March 15th, 2024: Saddle Up: We're going horseback riding 🐴
- March 8th, 2024: Share your military experience through dance 💃
- March 1st, 2024: Wellness Wednesdays means financial literacy! 💵
- February 23rd, 2024: Vietnam Veterans Day Events
- February 16th, 2024: First VAB Session of the New Year
- February 9th, 2024: 🌱 Seeds of Opportunity: Evergreens Landscape Training Program 🌳
- February 2nd, 2024: Deputy Commissioner Paul Vallone: A Legacy of Service
- Memorial Services for DVS Deputy Commissioner Paul Vallone
- Remembering DVS Deputy Commissioner Paul Vallone
- January 26th, 2024: 🚣Free Summer Camp for Children of Veterans🏕️
- January 19th, 2024: *NEW* Take the 2024 NYC Veteran Community Survey 💻
- January 12th, 2024: 📱 FREE Telehealth Services and Funding Opportunity
- January 5th, 2024: New Year, New Newsletter 🤯
2023
- December 29th, 2023: 🎉Happy New Year!🎊
- December 22nd, 2023: 🎁Happy Holidays!
- December 15th, 2023: 🏠 Veterans fear foreclosure despite VA rescue plan
- December 8th, 2023: Free Advance Screening Movie Passes: Migration 🦆
- December 1st, 2023: 🎟️ Free Tickets for Veterans to Concert at Carnegie Hall
- November 24th, 2023: Happy Thanksgiving! 🥧
- November 17th, 2023: Sharing Gratitude and Turkeys 🦃
- November 10th, 2023: Happy Veterans Day! Join us for tomorrow's parade!
- November 3rd, 2023: 🎟️ Free Tickets for Veterans and Military Families!
- October 27th, 2023: Across the State, NY State DVS Hosts WWII POW Film
- October 20th, 2023: NYC Council Recognizes November as Veteran Appreciation Month
- October 13th, 2023: A Long-Awaited Homecoming: Honoring a WWII Solider Missing for 80 Years
- October 6th, 2023: 💰NYC Boss-up Application Deadline Extended!!!
- September 29th, 2023: 🏍️The Wall That Heals Has Arrived!
- September 22nd, 2023: ‼️Happening Next Week‼️: Plan Your Visit to The Wall That Heals
- September 15th, 2023: Time to "Boss Up" & Win $20k for Your Veteran Business💰
- September 8th, 2023: The Wall That Heals: Three Weeks Away!
- September 1st, 2023: Back to School: Considering a Career in Tech? 💻
- August 25th, 2023: 🐸 SEALs spotted in the Hudson River!
- August 18th, 2023: ⛈️One Soldier's 21 Steps of Honor Amidst a Storm
- August 11th, 2023: ❗ PACT Act Deadline Extended to Monday, Aug 14th ❗
- August 4th, 2023: 🌊Seas the day: NYC makes waves as Coast Guard City!
- July 28th, 2023: 🌃National Night Out 2023; The Wall That Heals | In Memory Program
- July 21st, 2023: The Wall That Heals | In Memory Program 📝
- July 14th, 2023: The Wall That Heals Community Engagement Kick-off Meeting 🎖️
- July 7th, 2023: 🎉Happy 4th of July!
- June 30th, 2023: ⚾And that's the Ballgame!
- June 23rd, 2023: ⚾Last Chance to Register for Big Apple TAP with the NY Mets!
- June 16th, 2023: Happy 248th Birthday Army! 🎂
- June 9th, 2023: Happy Pride Month! 🌈
- June 2nd, 2023: Fleet Week and Memorial Day Recap
- May 26th, 2023: 🚢 DVS Celebrates Fleet Week🚢
- May 19th, 2023: 🚢 Fleet Week is Approaching! 🚢
- May 12th, 2023: ⚾ New York Mets Military Transition Summit & USS Cooperstown Commissioning ⚾
- May 5th, 2023: Commissioner Hendon's Statement for AANHPI Heritage Month
- April 28th, 2023: Remembering Harry Belafonte: Veteran, Activist, and Cultural Icon
- April 21st, 2023: Celebrating Earth Day; NYC SNAP for Vets
- April 14th, 2023: National Borinqueneers Day; Upcoming VAB Public Session
- April 7th, 2023: NYSE Closing Bell, CUNY Fellowship, Earth Day Cleanup
- March 31st, 2023: Vietnam War 50th Anniversary of U.S. Withdrawal & 'The Wall That Heals' Coming to NYC
- March 24th, 2023: VA Life Insurance; Post-9/11 NY Veterans Financial Assistance
- March 17th, 2023: 🍀Happy St. Patrick's Day; Women Veteran Resources
- March 10th, 2023: 100 Years of Health Care for Women Veterans
- March 3rd, 2023: Celebrating Women's History Month and Funding Opportunities
- February 24th, 2023: Filing Your Taxes for Free in NYC 📝
- February 17th, 2023: 💲 Fund the Fun: New DVS Dwyer Veterans' Support Program! 💲
- February 10th, 2023: Celebrating Black History Month and Funding Opportunities
- February 3rd, 2023: 📢Jobs, Jobs, Jobs Part Deux! Just Deux it!
- January 20th, 2023: Get Involved & Get Funded
- January 13th, 2023: Accessing Assistance: Food, Housing, Utilities
- January 6th, 2023: Resources to Help Set Your Intentions in 2023
2022
- December 30th, 2022: A Lookback at 2022
- December 23rd, 2022: Happy Holidays from everyone at Team DVS
- December 16th, 2022: Have you heard DVS's Holiday Greeting on the Radio?
- December 9th, 2022: Learn about the PACT Act and how your toxic exposure may entitle you to VA Health Care
- December 2nd, 2022: Interested in Becoming a Mental Health Care Professional? Check out this *NEW* Scholarship Program!
- November 25th, 2022: Happy Thanksgiving! See Affordable Housing Opportunities in NYC
- November 18th, 2022: A Look Back: NYC DVS Community Events in Honor of Veterans Day
- November 11th, 2022: Department of Veterans Services’ Commissioner James Hendon’s Statement in Observance of Veterans and Military Families Month
- November 4th, 2022: Celebrating Our Veterans and Military Families This Veterans Day and Every Day
- October 28th, 2022: Honoring Our Heroes: Services for Veterans
- October 21st, 2022: Helping Heroes: Resources for Veterans and Their Families
- October 14th, 2022: Stay Protected: Tips to Avoid PACT Act Scams
- October 7th, 2022: Where to Turn When You Need Help: Survivor Resources
- September 30th, 2022: Veteran Resources: Understanding Your Benefits; Honoring Those Who Served
- September 23rd, 2022: Honoring Our Veterans, Now and Forever
- September 16th, 2022: Our Newest Generation of Veterans
- September 9, 2022: Suicide Awareness & Mental Health Resources
- September 2, 2022: Engaging Student Vets + Suicide Awareness Month
- August 26, 2022: Finding Comfort in Community
- August 19, 2022: Veterans Reflect on Their Service
- August 12, 2022: Justice for Our Veterans
- August 5, 2022: Serving Those Who Serve Us
- July 22, 2022: Keep Cool and Safe this Summer
- July 15, 2022: Coming Together to Support Our Vets
- July 1, 2022: Honoring Veterans on the Fourth of July
- June 24, 2022: DVS Commissioner Honors Pride Month
- June 17, 2022: Senate Passes Bill to Expand Veteran Health Care
- June 8, 2022: REMINDER: Veterans Advisory Board Meeting TODAY at 6:00 pm
- June 3, 2022: Mark Your Calendar: Got Your Six Summit on June 15th
- May 30, 2022: DVS Honors Memorial Day
- May 24, 2022: Fleet Week Returns to NYC
- May 13, 2022: Employment Services for NYC Veterans
- May 5, 2022: Upcoming Workshops for Veteran Business Owners
- April 29, 2022: Connecting Veterans to Food Services
- April 22, 2022: We Want to Help You File Your VA Claim
- April 15, 2022: DVS Launches the Veteran Business Leadership Association
- April 13, 2022: Today at 6pm: Virtual Veterans Advisory Board Meeting
- April 8, 2022: Supporting NYC's Veteran Business Owners
- April 1, 2022: Virtual Events for Military Families
- March 25, 2022: Mayor's Statement on the Future of VA Hospitals in NYC
- March 21, 2022: In Honor of Vietnam Veterans Day 2022
- March 18, 2022: Roundtable & Networking Event for Veteran Business Owners
- March 11, 2022: Honoring the Women Who Serve
- March 4, 2022: Hiring Seniors to Help Serve NYC Veterans
- February 25, 2022: Encouraging Veterans Across the Country to Live, Learn, and Work in NYC
- February 18, 2022: NYC Veteran and Military Community Survey: Preliminary Results
- February 11, 2022: DVS Commissioner Hendon on Black History Month
- February 4, 2022: Upcoming Virtual Veterans Advisory Board Meeting: February 9th
- January 28st, 2022: Professional Mentorship Opportunity for Veterans, Winter Storm Preparedness, New NYC Council Committee on Veterans
- January 21, 2022: NYC Speaks 2022 Survey
- January 14, 2022: Eviction Moratorium Ends, Fire Safety Tips
- January 7, 2022: Speaking to Student Veterans
2021
- December 31, 2021: Keep NYC Safe this New Year's
- December 23, 2021:COVID-19 Updates and Guidelines for the Holidays, Mental Health Resources for the Holidays
- December 15, 2021: How NYC Served Veterans in 2021
- December 9, 2021: Happening Today: Veteran Job Fair and Webinar to Understand NYC Summonses
- December 3, 2021: Update on the Omicron Variant
- December 1, 2021: You're Invited - Heroes Career Event
- November 24, 2021: All NYC Adults Eligible to Receive COVID Booster
- November 12, 2021: Announcing VetConnectPro, A New Employment Tool for Veterans
- November 11, 2021: Veterans Day 2021 - Event Roundup and Veteran Discounts
- November 1, 2021: Make a Plan to Vote
- October 22, 2021: Information on COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters
- October 15, 2021: Preserve Your Legacy with the Veteran Voices Project
- October 8, 2021: Honoring Hispanic Veterans
- September 28, 2021: Supporting Veterans in Crisis
- September 13, 2021: Upcoming Veterans Advisory Board Meeting
- September 11, 2021: The 20th Anniversary of 9/11
- September 3, 2021: Storm Recovery Updates
- August 26, 2021: 20th Anniversary Commemoration of Post-9/11 Service
- August 20, 2021: DVS Commissioner on the Afghanistan Withdrawal
- August 17, 2021: NYC Vaccine Mandate Starts
- August 10, 2021: Agent Orange Awareness Day, NYC Hosts 40th Annual National Wheelchair Games
- August 2, 2021: Introducing VetBizNYC: the City's Veteran-Owned Business Map
- July 26, 2021: Supporting Veterans with Disabilities
- July 23, 2021: Helping Veterans Get the Benefits They Deserve
- July 15, 2021: Understanding Delta and Why You Should Get Vaccinated
- July 2, 2021: Affordable Housing Workshops for Veterans
- June 25, 2021: Celebrating NYC's LGBTQ+ Veterans
- June 17, 2021: Why You Should Join the Upcoming Veterans Advisory Board Meeting
- June 11, 2021: Veterans Can Now Take NYC Civil Service Exams for Free, Everything You Need to Know About Voting in the NYC Primary Elections
- June 1, 2021: A Look Back at Memorial Day 2021
- May 28, 2021: Memorial Day 2021: Honor Veterans and Support Your Mental Health
- May 25, 2021: Invitation to Memorial Day Flagging Ceremony
- May 21, 2021: DVS Commissioner Hendon on AAPI Heritage Month
- May 14, 2021: NYC to Host 2nd Vaccine Town Hall for NYC Veterans
- May 7, 2021: Honoring Military Spouses
- April 30, 2021: Inside NYC's Veteran Housing Team
- April 23, 2021: DVS Commissioner Hendon on the Derek Chauvin Verdict
- April 16, 2021: NYC to Launch Veteran-Owned Business Map
- April 9, 2021: DVS Celebrates Five Years of Service
- April 2, 2021: Why You Should Take NYC's Veteran Survey
- March 24, 2021: DVS Hosts Veteran Voices Project Live Celebrating Women's History Month
- March 18, 2021: DVS Launches Veteran and Military Community Survey and NYC Hosts Vaccine Town Hall for Veterans
- March 12, 2021: NYC to Host Vaccine Town Hall for Veterans
- March 5, 2021: Resources to Help Pay Your Energy Bill
- February 26, 2021: DVS Houses 1,000th Veteran
- February 19, 2021: DVS Commissioner Hendon Interviews Rep. Charlie Rangel, Preserving Black Veteran Stories
- February 11, 2021: Supporting Student Veterans
- February 5, 2021: Weekly COVID-19 Updates and Stories of the Black Veteran Experience
- January 29, 2021: Important COVID-19 Vaccine Updates and DVS Commissioner on the Repeal of the Transgender Military Ban
- January 20, 2021: DVS Commissioner on the Inauguration and How to Join Your Local Community Board
- January 15, 2021: DVS Commissioner on the Capitol Riot and How to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine
- January 7, 2021: VA NY Harbor Begins Vaccinating Veterans
2020
- December 30, 2020: DVS in 2020, A Year-End Review
- December 24, 2020: Happy Holidays from the NYC Department of Veterans' Services
- December 16, 2020: Offering Veterans $25 off their Next Lyft Ride
- December 11, 2020: COVID-19 Vaccine Updates
- December 2, 2020: Veteran Voices Project Library
- November 25, 2020: Remembering Mayor David Dinkins
- November 19, 2020: The Second Wave is Here
- November 11, 2020: Veterans Day 2020, How NYC Has Served Veterans this Year
- October 30, 2020: Vote 2020, Everything You Need to Know
- October 21, 2020: Fall Veterans Advisory Board Meeting
- October 15, 2020: US Navy's 245th Birthday
- October 9, 2020: Voter Registration Deadline
- October 2, 2020: Census Deadline Approaches
- September 24, 2020: Resources to Address Veteran Suicide
- September 16, 2020: Supporting Veteran Service Organizations
- September 11, 2020: Remembering 9/11
- September 4, 2020: Staying Safe this Labor Day
- August 28, 2020: Announcing Podcast Series on Women Veterans
- August 21, 2020: Exercise a Sacred Right, Request an Absentee Ballot
- August 12, 2020: Inside NYC's Veteran Agency
- August 7, 2020: Upcoming Virtual VAB Meeting and Service Updates
- July 30, 2020: Deadline to Receive Rent Relief and Jobs for Veterans
- July 22, 2020: Protecting Vulnerable Veterans During the Heatwave
- July 14, 2020: Protecting Veterans from Eviction
- July 8, 2020: Get Tested for COVID-19
- July 2, 2020: Acknowledging Veterans this Independence Day
- June 26, 2020: Celebrating Pride During the Pandemic
- June 19, 2020: Voting in the New York Primary
- June 12, 2020: Saluting Women Veterans
- June 5, 2020: Free Citywide COVID-19 Testing
- May 29, 2020: DVS Now Processing VA Claims/EmpireVets Jobs Site Annoucement
- May 22, 2020: Virtual Memorial Day
- May 15, 2020: New DVS COVID-19 Programs and Initiatives
- May 7, 2020: Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of VE Day
- April 30, 2020: Feeding Veterans in Need
- April 23, 2020: Veteran Voices Project
- April 16, 2020: VA's Online Health Services
- April 9, 2020: Housing for Veterans More Critical Than Ever
- April 1, 2020: Maintaining Mental Health
- March 24, 2020: Protecting Our Senior Veterans
Monthly Newsletters
2020
2019
- December 2019
- November 2019
- October 2019
- September 2019
- July-August 2019
- May-June 2019
- April 2019
- March 2019
- February 2019
- January 2019
2018
- December 2018
- November 2018
- October 2018
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- August 2018
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