NYC Department of Veterans' Services (DVS)
November 2017 Newsletter
DVS' monthly newsletter will share 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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Highlights: Veterans On Campus Listening Tour
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This month, DVS visited seven academic institutions on its Veterans on Campus listening tour: City College of New York, Kingsborough Community College, Bronx Community College, Borough of Manhattan Community College, Hostos Community College, Vaughn College, and Mercy College.
Veterans on Campus-NYC is a coalition of colleges, universities, and private entities dedicated to better supporting and understanding the student veteran and family member experience.We hope to meet with 40 colleges and universities on our on-going tour.
To become a part of the Veterans on Campus-NYC consortium, contact calvarez@veterans.nyc.gov
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Clockwise from top left: Hunter College, Hostos Community College, Borough of Manhattan Community College, Kingsborough Community College
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Did you know?
Almost 2,000 new veterans come to New York City to attend school every year. Help veterans and their families navigate life after service -- and navigate NYC -- by becoming a mentor. Both veterans and civilians are encouraged to sign up. Learn more about DVS's Mentor a Vet-NYC program here or email info@veterans.nyc.gov.
Let's help our newest veterans and their families feel at home in NYC!
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Highlights: DVS Public Engagement in October
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Celebrating military families
On October 20th, The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at NYU Langone Health celebrated their 5th anniversary. The clinic treats over 1,500 service-members and their families. DVS Commissioner Loree Sutton attended the celebration and facilitated a panel discussion about perspectives on PTSD.
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NYC's new anti-discrimination law
Public-private partnerships are essential to best serving the veteran population. That's why on October 23rd, representatives from DVS, the NYC Veterans Alliance, and the NYC Commission on Human Rights met at Civic Hall for a "Lunch and Learn" on the implementation of Local Law 119. This new law provides the strongest local-level protection against discrimination in the country for veterans and service-members. DVS and the CCHR generated a letter for landlords with information about legal protections for tenants.
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DVS Office Hours
On October 26th, DVS held its first-ever Office Hours at Civic Hall (118 W 22nd St., 12th Fl). This monthly event is a time for veterans, service members, and family to voice their opinions and concerns, and discuss issues impacting the NYC veteran community.
Our next office hours will be held on Wednesday, November 29th from 5-7 pm.
Contact awichowski@veterans.nyc.gov for more information.
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DVS CIO Venkat Motupalli wins "Best of New York City" award
The New York City Technology Forum and Government Technology magazine selected the New York City Department of Veterans’ Services as one of 8 City agencies to win the “Best of New York City” award in Data Analytics. CIO Motupalli combined US Census, US Department of Veterans Affairs, and US Department of Defense datasets to create the first comprehensive accounting of the veterans’ population in New York City. As a result, DVS was able to identify Brooklyn as a critical outreach location for NYC veterans, and a major destination for returning service members. Congratulations, Venkat!
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"You are not alone across time"
2,500 years ago, the ancient Greeks performed plays for thousands of citizen-soldiers. Their tales are just as relevant today as they were then. Join us for our next Theater of War performance, led by DVS Public Artist in Residence Bryan Doerries. Check www.theaterofwar.nyc for more information.
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Featured community resources
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NYU Langone Medical
The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at NYU Langone Medical Center provides free and confidential individual, couples, family, and group therapy for veterans/family members regardless of discharge status, combat exposure, or era served. Call intake line: (855) 698-4677 or visit their website.
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Mental Health First Aid
As part of the City's ThriveNYC initiative, the NYC Department of Veterans’ Services is offering free Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training to all New Yorkers. MHFA is a groundbreaking public education program that teaches the skills needed to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance abuse challenges and crises. Register online for training sessions.
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Pathfinder Arts Survey
Servicemembers, veterans, families, and caregivers are invited to share which arts organizations have impacted you, why others should participate, and suggest improvements. Join www.pathfinder.vet, then search for an arts organization and review your experience.
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DVS Fighting the Stigma of Mental Illness Film Screening at Jamaica Performing Arts Center
Nov. 1, 6-9 pm
VA Regional Outreach Event for Faith-Based & Community Organizations
Nov. 3, 6-9 pm
Healthy NYC Expo at Brooklyn Sports Club
Nov. 4,10 am-4 pm
Theater of War: Ajax at Queens Central Library
Nov. 4, 7-9 pm
CUNY Veterans Award Breakfast at CUNY Graduate Center*
Nov. 6, 9:30-11 am
Professional Networking & Resource Fair at CUNY Central Office of Veteran Affairs*
Nov. 6, 12-3 pm
Veterans Day Observance Ceremony at Queens Borough Hall
Nov. 8, 11 am
The Tecmessa Project at Lincoln Center*
Nov. 9, 7-9 pm
Veterans Day Parade
Nov. 11, 11 am
A Centennial Commemoration of World War I at Arsenal Gallery, Fifth Avenue and 64th Street
Nov. 11, 11-4 pm
Bronx Veterans Day Parade
Nov. 12, 11 am
Veteran Sunday Service at The Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York
Nov. 12, 11:15 am
Lt. B. R. Kimlau Chinese Memorial Post 1291 Veterans Day Parade at Mott & Canal St.
Nov. 15, 12:20 pm
* indicates registration 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, Room G-15: Tue-Wed 10am-2pm;
College of Staten Island, 2800 Victory Boulevard Campus Center, Room 216: Mon-Thu 10-2pm
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Team DVS in the Community
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