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The NYS Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) connects NY’s Veterans, Military Families, and Service Members with benefits, services and support.
Honoring service and strengthening community in the Bronx. 🇺🇸
DVS Commissioner Viviana M. DeCohen will offer a special welcome at the launch of the NABVETS NYC Women’s Chapter, recognizing the legacy of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion & supporting Women Veterans.
March 14 | Bronx, NY
February 11, 2026 at 9:04 PM
Between Wars, starring Emmy Award–winning actor Michael Imperioli, explores reintegration, mental health, addiction & recovery after military service. NYSDVS partnered with Mountainside last fall for a panel discussion on these topics. Film releases March 3.
#ServingAllWhoServed #NYSDVS
February 11, 2026 at 12:12 AM
🇺🇸💼 Financial wellness matters!
Join an upcoming Wellness Wednesday session on Managing Employment Change, offered in partnership by the U.S. Dept of Veterans Affairs & Prudential
📅 Feb. 18
🕛 12 PM or 3 PM ET
💻 Online
Register: prudential.zoom.us/ze/hub/VAWW
#ServingAllWhoServed #NYSDVS
February 10, 2026 at 2:52 PM
A community focused on health & connection. 🇺🇸🏥
Free Soup Kitchen & Heart Healthy Screening Day on Saturday, Feb 21 at Victory Baptist Church in the Bronx. Health screenings, wellness resources & hot soup available for Veterans, Military Families & community members.
#ServingAllWhoServed #NYSDVS
February 10, 2026 at 1:10 AM
Advocating for All Who Served 🇺🇸
Today, DVS Commissioner Viviana DeCohen delivered testimony on Gov Kathy Hochul’s FY 2027 Executive Budget before the State Legislature’s Joint Public Hearing on Human Services. Pictured with Greg Olsen, Director, NYS Office for the Aging.
#ServingAllWhoServed #NYSDVS
February 6, 2026 at 1:30 AM
DVS was proud to join the Social Justice Expo at Hilbert College, connecting Student Veterans with the benefits they’ve earned.
DVS VBA II Rob Stutz and VBA I Jamie White met directly with students—resulting in 1 Intent to File and 2 benefits reviews.
#ServingAllWhoServed #NYSDVS
February 4, 2026 at 3:04 PM
We’re grateful to Emma Quinn & CBS 6 for covering “The Weight & The Witness,” our upcoming Black History Month virtual event honoring Black Service Members.
🗓️ Fri., Feb. 6 | 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
🎙️ Moderated by Dr. Lessie Branch
🎤 Special guest: Mayor Dorcey Applyrs
Register: tinyurl.com/dvsevents
February 2, 2026 at 1:13 AM
🇺🇸 Service Worth Celebrating
Congratulations to Rev. William E. Norman, Sr., Director of Veterans Services for the City of Yonkers, honored by Rep. George Latimer with a Congressional Certificate entered into the Congressional Record!
#ServingAllWhoServed #NYSDVS #YonkersNY
January 31, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Strong partnerships strengthen justice ⚖️🤝
DVS Deputy Counsel Benjamin Pomerance met with Assistant Dean Anastasia Hagan at Touro Law Center discussing collaboration through the Veterans’ & Servicemembers’ Rights Clinic & advancing legal support for All Who Served.
#ServingAllWhoServed #NYSDVS
January 30, 2026 at 1:21 AM
Big thanks to the East Aurora Bee for covering Mind Matters: A Chat & Chew—a free Jan. 29 virtual conversation on brain health, aging & Alzheimer’s risk from the New York State Department of Veterans’ Services.
Register 👉 tinyurl.com/2tek3dhd
January 17, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Seen on Spectrum News: Healing Haven for Military Spouses — a new NYSDVS peer-support program designed for the realities of military life.
Next session: Mon., Jan. 19 at 7 p.m.
Learn more: spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/capital-...
#ServingAllWhoServed #SpectrumNews
New program supports New York's military spouses
Military life brings frequent movers, interrupted careers, and emotional strain for families.
spectrumlocalnews.com
January 17, 2026 at 2:02 AM
Looking out for your brain is part of looking out for your future.
📅 Jan. 29 | 🧠 Chat & Chew: Mind Matters
A one-hour virtual discussion on cognition, aging & Alzheimer’s risk — blending science, lived experience & practical guidance.
🕐 1–2 PM ET | 🎙 Dr. Lessie Branch
🔗 Reg: tinyurl.com/2tek3dhd
January 16, 2026 at 12:02 AM
🇺🇸⚓️ Honoring U.S. Navy WWII Veteran Arthur Grabiner on his recent 100th birthday.
A Pacific Theater Sailor aboard the USS Laurens, his service included the Invasion of Lingayen Gulf and the Battle of Okinawa.
A century of service, duty & inspiration.
#ServingAllWhoServed #NYSDVS #GreatestGeneration
January 12, 2026 at 3:12 PM
☕ Veterans Only | February Free Event
Early Risers Coffee Club for Livingston County Veterans! 🇺🇸
📍 Brian’s USA Diner, Mt. Morris
📅 Feb 16 | ⏰ 8 AM
Seats are limited—request yours today:
www.livcovets.com/event-detail...
#ServingAllWhoServed #NYSDVS
January 9, 2026 at 1:24 PM
🧠 Mind Matters: Brain Health, Aging & Alzheimer’s Risk
DVS invites all who served, Military Families & caregivers to a free virtual Chat & Chew on Jan 29 (1–2 PM ET).
🎙 Moderated by Dr. Lessie Branch
👉 Register: tinyurl.com/2tek3dhd
#ServingAllWhoServed #NYSDVS #MindMatters #BrainHealth
January 7, 2026 at 9:52 PM
🇺🇸 Serving All Who Served in Western New York
DVS is hosting a Veteran Benefit Fair at Lockport Elks Lodge #41. Learn about benefits, get 1-on-1 help from Veterans Benefits Advisor Rob Stutz & enjoy complimentary food in a relaxed setting.
📅 Jan 14 | 6 PM
📍 Lockport, NY
#ServingAllWhoServed #NYSDVS
January 7, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Supporting Veterans — and the pets who stand by them 🐾🐕‍🦺🐈‍⬛
@petsofthehomeless.bsky.social offers pet food and emergency veterinary care for pets of people experiencing homelessness.
PetsoftheHomeless.org | 775-841-7463
#ServingAllWhoServed #NYSDVS
January 7, 2026 at 1:00 PM
🇺🇸 Stars, Stripes & Stand Up!
A comedy fundraiser for Veterans is happening this Saturday, January 10, 2026, at American Legion Post 1796 in New Windsor.
Doors open at 2 PM | Show starts at 3 PM
🎟️ Tickets: $25 | 18+ event
Learn more: funny4funds.com/events.
January 6, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Military spouses carry invisible burdens— & too often, they carry them alone.
Healing Haven for Military Spouses offers free, confidential, peer-led support & community.
🗓 Jan 5 | 7 PM ET | Zoom
👉 Register:
us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#ServingAllWhoServed #NYSDVS #MilitaryFamilies
January 3, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Free Mental Health First Aid training for Veterans & military families on Jan. 10, 2026, in Saugerties.
Evidence-based tools to recognize challenges and respond with care.
Call 📞 845-481-4004 to reserve your place, limited spots available!
#ServingAllWhoServed #NYSDVS
January 2, 2026 at 4:42 PM
🎉 Happy New Year from the New York State Department of Veterans’ Services!
Wishing you a year filled with health, happiness, and new beginnings as we continue Serving All Who Served across New York State.
#HappyNewYear #NewYear2026 #ServingAllWhoServed #NYSDVS
January 1, 2026 at 2:47 AM
🏠 Affordable housing in NYC starts with good info!
Join a free Jan. 20 webinar on how to use NYC Housing Connect, hosted by the Office of Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr.
🗓 Jan. 20, 2026 | 6 PM
🔗 www.queensbp.nyc.gov/rsvp
#ServingAllWhoServed #NYSDVS #AffordableHousing
December 30, 2025 at 8:54 PM
📣 Join us for NY’s Beloved Community Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., an evening of music featuring Grammy Award nominee Melvin Crispell III, with performances by Gwen Laster & Taina Asili.
📅 Jan. 14, 2026 | 5:30 PM
📍 Empire State Plaza Convention Center, Albany. More details below! 👇👇
December 30, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Veterans are invited to a complimentary Christmas meal hosted by the Albany County Veterans Service Bureau at the Albany Elks Lodge.🎄🎅❤️
📍 25 S. Allen St, Albany
🕧 Doors 12:30 PM | 🍽️ Meal 1 PM
🚨Register by Dec. 23:
🔗 albanycountyny.gov/veterans/events
#ServingAllWhoServed #NYSDVS
December 22, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Planning the next mission for Operation Baby!
DVS Veterans Benefits Advisor 2 Robert Cherry met with Albany County Veterans Service Bureau Director Scott Leslie at their new Albany HQ to coordinate continued support for Military Families with infants & young children.
#NYSDVS #ServingAllWhoServed
December 19, 2025 at 4:10 PM