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Need Assistance?
DVS is here to help! Whether it's help filing a claim, housing support, employment services, or other resources, visit nyc.gov/vetconnect and fill out the "VetConnectNYC Request Form" to connect with our team.
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VAB: Upcoming Manhattan Public Session
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Manhattan Public Session
📅 Wednesday, February 26th
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Location TBD
All Sessions begin at 6pm sharp and are hybrid. For those interested in attending in-person, respective locations will be shared closer to the session date. For those choosing to attend via zoom, follow the link below.
Meeting ID: 959 242 2343
Passcode: 191295
Dial in: (646) 558-8656
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Exit12 Stories of War: Workshops + Performance
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For military members, veterans and their family members.
Workshops: Monday, April 7, 14, 21 & 28, May 5, 12 & 19 | 6:30-8:30pm ET
Final Workshop: Wednesday, May 28 (to be confirmed)
Performance: Friday, May 30 | 6:30-9:30pm ET
Over eight weeks, Exit12's workshops foster expression, connection, and healing through movement. These guided movement explorations investigate themes of identity, resilience, and life transitions. Partner and group exercises promote collaboration and trust building, allowing participants to reflect and share their stories in their culminating performance on May 30, 2025. Movement created during the workshop series will be presented in a public performance at the Intrepid Museum, followed by a post-show dialogue with the audience.
Exit12 is looking for military members, veterans, and their families in the NYC metro area to join them. Participants will receive a stipend and travel reimbursement. No prior dance experience is needed; modifications will be made to ensure all attendees can participate fully.
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Bob Woodruff Foundation | Our Veterans Calendar
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VETERAN NEWS
Pentagon will cut billions of dollars in programs but not its overall budget, Hegseth says
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivers recorded remarks at the Pentagon on Feb. 20, 2025. Hegseth said he will immediately begin shifting billions of dollars away from nonlethal programs in connection with a broader reorganization of military priorities. (Alexander Kubitza/Defense Department)
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Stars & Stripes | By John Vandiver
Published February 21, 2025
Hegseth said the military is now working up plans to restructure the Pentagon budget. Funds redirected from programs deemed nonessential will go to supporting initiatives such as rebuilding the defense industrial base, border security and an array of weapons programs.
The Pentagon also is looking to trim overhead, beginning with a review of probationary employees, which generally refers to recent hires. He said that jobs won’t be eliminated in an across-the-board manner and that performance will be considered.
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More Veteran-related Headlines
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A Message From Mayor Adams:
Each week DVS shares a brief update about how our administration is getting stuff done for New Yorkers.
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Our administration works every day to create a more affordable city, and that means launching initiatives aimed to deliver more jobs for New Yorkers. For the eighth time under our administration, we’ve set a record with over 4.7 million jobs, the highest in our city’s history. This week’s "Jobs Week" announcements are connecting even more New Yorkers to employment — whether by helping grow small businesses already here or encouraging more companies to bring their jobs to the five boroughs. We are focused on putting more New Yorkers to work and ensuring NYC is more affordable and the best place to raise a family. At DVS, through our Veteran Business Leadership Association, we collaborate with SBS and a network of public and private partners to equip veteran entrepreneurs with the tools, resources and connections they need to run and grow their veteran business in New York City. Learn more at nyc.gov/vbla.
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Week in Review | February 8 - February 14
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We want to showcase Veteran work and help spread the word! This is a space for Veteran artists to express themselves in an authentic way.
Please email submissions to connect@veterans.nyc.gov with a brief bio, an artist statement, art medium, and your affiliation to the Veteran community.
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For current and former servicemembers ONLY.
📅 Tuesday, March 22
⏰ 4:30pm – 8:00pm ET
📍 The Intrepid Museum
Join fellow current and former servicemembers for an original performance by Bedlam’s Veteran Outreach Program aboard the historic aircraft carrier Intrepid. Members of Bedlam’s Veterans’ class will perform readings of original works inspired by their military service. Following the readings, there will be a Q&A session with the performers. After the performance, attendees can continue the conversation over a catered dinner.
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Join Our Team! Be Part of the Mission!
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Site Reliability Engineer - This position will support and develop the agency’s core business applications while providing secured network connectivity, asset management, and technical support for a highly mobile team.
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VA Work Study Positions at DVS
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The NYC Department of Veterans' Services (DVS) supports VA Work-Study Positions! Here is a current list of available VA Work-Study openings:
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NYC Civil Service Job Openings and Exams
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To view all available job listings, visit the exam board here!
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