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2023
- Department of Veterans' Services Reflects on 2023 Achievements, 12/21/2023
- Governor Hochul Highlights Continued Success of Program to Distribute Meals to Veterans, Service Members and Their Families Through New York State's Partnership With HelloFresh, 11/27/2023
- Nine Veteran-owned Businesses Awarded Grants in City's New 'NYC Boss Up' Partnership with The Moelis Foundation, 11/09/2023
- Mayor Adams Announces Creation of NYC Boss Up Program for Veteran Entrepreneurs in Partnership with the Ron & Kerry Moelis Family Foundation, 9/12/2023
- New York Mets and NYC's Department of Veterans' Services to Host Military Transition Summit at Citi Field, 6/22/2023
- NYC Department of Veterans' Services Announces The Wall That Heals Coming to Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Fall 2023 & Commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the End of Combat Operations in Vietnam, 3/29/2023
2022
- GetCoveredNYC and the Department of Veterans' Services partner to connect Veterans to Health Care, 11/10/2022
- NYC DCAS and NYC Department of Veterans' Services Announce Spouses of Veteran Are Eligible for One-Time Civil Service Exam Fee Waivers, 11/10/2022
- DVS Veteran Resource Centers Return to the Five Boroughs, 10/27/2022
- Mayor Adams, Veterans' Services Commissioner Hendon Applaud Biden Administration on Passage of Honoring Our Pact Act, 8/10/2022
- NYC DVS Brings Together Volunteers to Build Furniture for Vets in Need, 7/23/2022
- DVS Veteran Resource Center Returns to Queens Borough Hall, 4/28/2022
- NYC Launches Leadership Association to Support Veteran Entrepreneurs, 4/13/2022
- Fleet Week Returns to New York City for First Time in Two Years, 3/16/2022
- NYC Receives Federal Government Award for Mental Health Program for New York's Veterans, 3/2/2022
2021
- DVS to Distribute Food, Toys, and Gingerbread House Kits to Veteran Families at Winter Hero Holiday Event, 12/18/2021
- DOE and DVS Name Building in Honor of Fallen Bronx Veteran, 11/17/2021
- Mayor de Blasio Announces Launch of First-in-the-Nation Veterans Employment Tool, 11/11/2021
- UWVC and DVS Host 20th Anniversary Commemoration of Post 9/11 Service, 10/19/2021
- DVS and NYPD Host Health and Wellness Resource Luncheon for Police, 09/29/2021
- DVS Launches Interactive Map of Veteran-Owned Businesses in New York City, 07/20/2021
- HPD and Veterans' Services join Together to Connect NYC's Veteran Community to Affordable Housing, 07/08/2021
- New York City's Department of Veterans' Services Launches First Citywide Survey of NYC Veteran Population, 3/17/2021
- Recovery for All of Us: De Blasio Administration Houses its 1,000th Veteran Experiencing Homelessness, 02/23/2021
2020
- New York City Department of Veterans' Services and the Mayor's Office of Thrivenyc Announce Mission: VetCheck to Support Veterans During the Covid-19 Crisis, 05/25/2020
- New York City's Department of Veterans' Services Accredited to Assist Veterans and their Families in Claiming Benefits, 05/25/202
- The New York City Department of Veterans' Services, CUNY Office of Veterans Affairs, and Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City Announce Collaboration with AT&T, 01/06/2020
2019
- Mayor de blasio Announces Veterans' Services Loree Sutton Stepping Down, Appointment of Lt. Col. James Hendon as Successor, 10/03/2019
- DVS, BPL, & the Mayor's Office to End Domestic & Gender-Based Violence Partner with Theater of War Productions to Enhance Public Health Offerings Through Theater-Based Community Projects, 03/07/2019
2018
- Mayor de Blasio Announces Appointments To The Veterans Advisory Board, 11/20/2018
- De Blasio Administration Providing Emergency Rent Relief To Student Veterans At Risk Of Eviction Due To Federal GI Bill Delays, 10/29/2018
- Mayor de Blasio Celebrates Designation of New York City as an Official Coast Guard City, 05/10/2018
- Department of Correction to Open First Ever Housing Area Exclusively for Military Veterans, 4/12/2018
2017
- New York City Announces Veterans And Active Military Service Members Are Now Protected From Discrimination Under City Human Rights Law, 11/21/2017
- Statements From Mayor Bill de Blasio and Commissioner Loree Sutton on Veterans Day, 2017, 11/11/2017
- NYC Creates College Veterans Consortium: Veterans On Campus-NYC, 05/25/2017
- Mayor de Blasio Marks Fleet Week with Announcement of NYC Veterans Mentoring Initiative, 05/25/2017
- State of the City: Mayor de Blasio and Speaker Mark-Viverito rally around universal access to free legal services for tenants facing eviction in housing court, 02/13/2017
- State of the City: Mayor de Blasio and Speaker Mark-Viverito rally around universal access to free legal services for tenants facing eviction in housing court, 02/13/2017
- State of the City: Mayor de Blasio rolls out new affordable housing initiatives for seniors, veterans, and families most in need, 02/10/2017
2016
- Alternative exemption for veterans, New York City Council Committee on Veterans, 12/08/2016
- Statements from Mayor de Blasio and Department of Veterans Services Commissioner Sutton on Veterans Day, 11/11/2016
- Mayor de Blasio, DOT, MTA NYC Transit and elected officials announce launch of Select Bus Service on Manhattan's 23rd Street, 11/05/2016
- The New York City Department of Veterans Services applauds First Lady Chirlane McCray's NYC Well mental health line for its critical assistance to all New Yorkers, including the New York City veterans' community, 10/31/2016
- De Blasio Administration, Monadnock Development and Lower East Side People's Mutual Housing Association celebrate the opening of NYC's first micro-apartment building, 10/27/2016
- Joint statement from First Lady Chirlane McCray and Department of Veterans Services Commissioner Loree Sutton on Trump's Remarks Regarding PTSD, 10/03/2016
- Mayor De Blasio announces revised affordable housing lottery rules, 10/03/2016
- Mayor De Blasio, Council Member Jumaane Willians, Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, and Public Advocate Letitia James announce legislation that adds veterans and military status as a protected class under the city's human rights law, 08/16/2016
- Statement from Department of Veterans Services Commissioner Sutton on the Pentagon's announcement lifting ban on transgender troops, 06/30/2016
2015