NYC Department of Veterans' Services

🫡 Today marks the 10th anniversary of DVS. We remain committed to our mission of ensuring that veterans of all generations, backgrounds, and walks of life have access to the resources they need and are reminded that in New York City, no veteran or their family is ever left behind. Here’s to the next 10 years! 🇺🇸🗽

Put a Pin 📌 in it!! The International Naval Review 250 is coming to New York City🗽July 3-8!! This once-in-a-generation event celebrates 250 years of American independence while proudly displaying America’s Navy in America’s Greatest City. 🇺🇸 ⚓️ Be a Part of it!!! #INR250

The upcoming VAB public session will be held at the Thomas P. Noonan Jr. Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic. ❗️Upcoming Veterans Advisory Board Public Session❗️ 📅 Wednesday, April 29th ⏰ 6:00 PM 📍5005 Metropolitan Ave Ridgewood, NY 11385 All sessions begin at 6pm sharp and are hybrid. A link to the session will be available at nyc.gov/vetboard

Join us next week at the SIEDC Annual Business Conference, for a conversation featuring Commissioner Yesenia Mata, the Staten Island Small Business Development Center, and the Staten Island Performing Provider System. From Service to Success: Business and Support Pathways for Staten Island Veterans 🗓️ Wednesday, April 29, 2026 ⏰1:15 PM - 2:00 PM 📍Hilton Garden Inn | Trevi Lounge 1100 South Ave, Staten Island, NY 10314 🔗Register here: forms.gle/5pfdXm3qAbdqEQ… This session will connect veterans and veteran-owned businesses with essential tools, certification guidance, business advisement, and local wellness resources to support their growth and success. We’ll also highlight meaningful ways for veterans who are not business owners to stay engaged—through community involvement and by exploring new wellness networks.

NY State Dwyer Coalition's Veteran Suicide Intervention Conference 📅Monday, April 20, 2026 ⌚️8:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET 📍Fordham University – Lincoln Center McNally Amphitheater 140 West 62nd Street New York, NY 10023 🔗Link to register: naswny.socialworkers.org/Events/Events-…

DVS continues to bring together veterans and their families to support all generations of veterans, including Post-9/11. This includes planning for the September 13th Remembrance Ruck and resource fair, with a focus on ensuring all voices are included in the process. We will continue hosting additional roundtables to expand participation and bring more organizations into this work. While much of this week’s roundtable focused on Post-9/11 veterans, we remain mindful of earlier generations. Their experiences and ongoing needs help guide us as we build stronger support systems for the future. DVS remains committed to collaboration, transparency, and ensuring no voice is left out. Thank you to Councilmember and Veterans Committee Chair Frank Morano for being part of the conversation.

At SUNY Maritime, we joined Senator Fernandez and Ricardo Garcia to commemorate Borinqueneers Day alongside partners and community members. The 65th Infantry Regiment set a standard—one defined by service, sacrifice, and standing their ground when it mattered most. That legacy continues in how we show up for veterans today. Borinqueneers Video Credit: Jorge Mercado | BORINQUENEERS HRT

From Service to Support: Recognizing the Diversity of America’s Veterans 🇺🇸 🗓️ April 18, 2026
⏰ 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
📍 Legislative Office Building (LOB), Hearing B

Join us as we honor the legacy of Staten Island’s own Staff Sergeant Michael Ollis, U.S. Army, a Medal of Honor recipient whose courage and sacrifice continue to inspire New Yorkers and Americans across the nation. In partnership with the New York State Department of Veterans’ Services, we invite you to a special ceremony featuring the posthumous presentation of New York State Medals. 🎖️ 🗓️Saturday, May 16, 2026 ⏰ a.m.–12:00 p.m. 📍SSG Michael Ollis VFW Post 9587 575 Mill Road, Staten Island, NY 10306

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As DVS marks 10 years of service, we were proud to partner with @AHFcares to support @BlueStarFamily at their Essentials Market at Fort Wadsworth. Joined by @CMFrankMorano, we marked a collaboration that helps expand food support for military and veteran families.

On Sunday, Commissioner Mata and Mayor Mandani spent time at the Veterans of America–Greater New York Commonwealth residence, led by CEO Jeff Ginsburg, to join Bronx veterans for an Easter meal and to hear directly from them. The mayor’s second visit reaffirmed his commitment and support to the veteran community that New York City stands with them. The Commonwealth provides permanent supportive housing for formerly homeless Bronx veterans. We thank State Senator Nathalia Fernandez, Assembly Member Karines Reyes, and our nonprofit partners for joining us. We are deeply grateful to our Veterans and remain committed, alongside Mayor Mamdani, to strengthening services for those who served.

The CUNY Graduate Center's MA Program in Biography and Memoir is hosting a one-day conference devoted to the lived experience of military service as expressed through memoir and life writing. Bringing together veteran writers, memoirists, scholars, and advocates, the conference centers veterans’ voices while fostering meaningful dialogue between writers and readers. In Their Own Words: A Conference on Veterans’ Memoirs 🗓️Friday, April 10th ⌚️10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 📍65 Fifth Ave | The Graduate Center, CUNY Kelly Skylight Room (9th Floor) To reserve a ticket, please go to: eventbrite.com/e/in-their-own…

Gold Star Spouses Day is a solemn reminder that service is a family commitment, and so is sacrifice. We honor Gold Star spouses today and always.💛

Commissioner Yesenia Mata joined family, loved ones, and fellow service members this past weekend to honor the life of Major Sorffly Davius. Major Davius served our city as an NYPD officer and our country in the U.S. Army National Guard. We extend our deepest condolences to his wife, children, and all who loved him. 🕯️🇺🇸🗽

April is Month of the Military Child. Military service is a family commitment. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🇺🇸💛 DVS is proud to support Veterans and military families across NYC — and to recognize the strength and resilience of military kids.🎒✨