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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.
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Video shared courtesy of DVS Special Assistant for Outreach Mark Sollohub, featuring Navy Commander and proud New Yorker Alex McMahon, a Fordham graduate.
Honored to recognize service and leadership! 🇺🇸
#ServingAllWhoServed #NYSDVS #Navy #VeteransMonth
November 9, 2025 at 2:04 AM
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DVS Commissioner Viviana DeCohen attended a Veterans Month Day of Service with the Blue Star Moms of Sayville at VFW Post 433.🇺🇸💙
Volunteers, Girl Scouts & Post 48 members assembled care kits for deployed Service Members & supported a blood drive — showing what community support looks like in action!
November 9, 2025 at 12:44 AM
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Celebrating 25 Years of Black Veterans for Social Justice
Black Veterans for Social Justice recently celebrated 25 years of service & advocacy! We were honored to be recognized as partners with DVS Veteran Benefits Advisor Vadim Panasyuk accepting an Award for DVS.
#ServingAllWhoServed #NYSDVS #BVSJ
November 8, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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Strengthening Care for All Who Served 🇺🇸
Join DVS & MJHS for a 1-credit CME: Current Issues Affecting Veterans’ Health at End-of-Life
🗓 Nov 13 | 12:30–1:30 PM
🎖️ Debuting the Military Cultural Competency Toolkit
Register👇
www.mjhspalliativeinstitute.org/e-learning/?...
#NYSDVS #MJHS
November 6, 2025 at 11:48 PM
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DVS Commissioner Viviana DeCohen visited Hale Creek with Veterans Guidance Counselor John Darcy & Superintendent Rachel Young during a Veterans Day program supporting all who served.
Thanks to David Downing & Pawsitive for Heroes — Shadasia & Smokey; Todd & Lucky. 🦮🦮
#ServingAllWhoServed #NYSDVS
November 6, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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🇺🇸 Strengthening mental health support for all who served.
DVS Deputy Counsel Benjamin Pomerance delivered a keynote emphasizing boots-on-the-ground support, sustained action, & suicide-prevention priorities for Veterans & Military Families.
United in service, today & every day. #ServingAllWhoServed
November 3, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Lockport is honoring all who served with a FREE Veterans & Active Duty Dinner this Veterans Month! 🇺🇸🍝
📅 Nov. 8, 2025
🕒 1–5 PM
📍 6791 N. Canal Rd, Lockport, NY
🪪 Military ID requested
Hosted by Lockport Elks Lodge. 🫎
#ServingAllWhoServed #NYSDVS #VeteransMonth
November 1, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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✂️ Free Haircuts for All Who Served – Veterans Day 2025! 🇺🇸
We’re proud to partner with Great Clips in Orchard Park, NY for this year’s H.A.T.S. (Haircuts Across The State) initiative — providing free haircuts for all who served this Veterans Day!
See flyer for program details!
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October 26, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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💈 Free haircuts for Veterans!
Join DVS & Sharp Edgez Barber Institute in Buffalo Nov 12 (9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.) for a H.A.T.S. event—Haircuts Across The State! 🦬
📍 2844 Delaware Ave
💬 Pls bring proof of Veteran status
veterans.ny.gov | 888-838-7697
#ServingAllWhoServed #NYSDVS #HATS #Buffalo #Veterans
October 26, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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DVS was proud to support Veterans at Eagle Star Transitional Housing, where Veterans Benefits Advisor Rob Stutz met with Veterans for personalized benefits appointments and shared care packages + book bags with essential supplies for residents.
October 25, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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DVS is teaming up with @Mountainside on Veteran mental health during Veterans Month this November. 🇺🇸
Our event & panel “Shaping the Future: Closing the Gaps in Veteran Mental Health & Recovery” is Nov 12 at the Whitby Hotel in NYC.
Read our joint release on the AP Wire 👉 tinyurl.com/mu8t2x59
Breaking Barriers in Care: Veterans, Clinicians, and Advocates Unite in New York City
New York State Department of Veterans’ Services and Mountainside Treatment Center Convene Leaders for Groundbreaking Dialogue on Veteran Mental Health
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October 23, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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Building Hope in Ulster County 💙
We’re proud to share this meaningful Veterans workshop hosted by Ulster County Veteran Services, Clear Path for Veterans & the VA.
📅 Nov 15 | 11 AM–2 PM | Kingston, NY
RSVP → [email protected]
#ServingAllWhoServed #NYSDVS #VeteransSupport
October 19, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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Attention Veterans: Albany Law School’s Veterans Pro Bono Project hosts Veterans Law Day Sat, Nov 15 (8–4).
Free consultations for Veterans w/ breakfast + lunch. 🍽️
Register: 📧 [email protected]
#ServingAllWhoServed #NYSDVS
October 16, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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Last day to take the Reconnect the Empire State Plaza survey!
As part of Gov Hochul’s $400M Championing Albany’s Potential plan, the NYS Office of General Services is exploring ways to shape the Plaza into a space that inspires community connection.
Take the survey: 🔗 ogs.ny.gov/reconnect-th....
Reconnect the Empire State Plaza
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October 14, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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Today marks 250 years since the founding of the U.S. Navy — October 13, 1775. 🇺🇸⚓️
We proudly salute every Sailor past and present — and honor our Executive Deputy Commissioner Joel Evans, a proud Navy Veteran leading by example at NYSDVS!
#USNavy250 #ServingAllWhoServed #NYSDVS #NavyVeteran
October 13, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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🇺🇸 March with Pride this Veterans Month!

Brooklyn honors all who served at the 7th Annual Veterans Appreciation Parade & Resource Fair, happening Saturday, Nov 1 at 11 AM — from Bright Light Baptist Church to Restoration Plaza.
Parade, Ceremony, Veterans Resources
#BrooklynVeterans #VeteransMonth
October 6, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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As Yom Kippur begins this evening, the New York State Department of Veterans’ Services extends wishes of reflection, renewal, and peace to all who observe.
#NYSDVS #ServingAllWhoServed #YomKippur
October 1, 2025 at 11:37 PM
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The NYS Department of Veterans’ Services is here for Veterans, Military Families, and Caregivers—no matter what.
During the federal shutdown, our Veterans Benefits Advisors continue helping with claims, housing, healthcare & more.
🌐 veterans.ny.gov | ☎️ 1-888-838-7697
#NYSDVS #ServingAllWhoServed
October 1, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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Two impactful programs this weekend for DVS Deputy Counsel Benjamin Pomerance:
🇺🇸 WNY Heroes Women Veterans Retreat (Buffalo)
🇺🇸 COMPEER Corps at Wickham Farms (Penfield)
Plus a great conversation with Combat News featuring NY’s latest Veteran policy updates this Wed.🎙️
#NYSDVS #ServingAllWhoServed
September 30, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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👏 Congratulations to Valhalla American Legion Post 1038 on completing first-floor renovations through the Capital Management Grant program!
Commissioner Viviana DeCohen (featured) joined Commander John Creskey & community leaders in celebrating this milestone. 🇺🇸
#ServingAllWhoServed #AmericanLegion
September 30, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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Tomorrow, Sept 30, 11 AM–12:30 PM
Join MJHS Vet-to-Vet Café honoring Gold Star Families.
Speakers include Tanya Wilson-Thomas (NYCDVS), Julia Kirschenbaum (Mount Sinai) & our Deputy Counsel Benjamin Pomerance
Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#ServingAllWhoServed
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: MJHS Vet-to-Vet Café: A Look Inside the Gold Star Program & Veteran Brain Health Research . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about j...
Join our next Vet-to-Vet Café for an engaging discussion about trauma-informed supportive services available through the Gold Star program. Speakers will also address the prevalence of traumatic brain...
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September 29, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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📅 Oct 1 | 10 AM–2 PM
📍 Bronx Borough Hall
EmpowerAbility: Job Fair for All Abilities
Open to ALL job seekers! Hosted in observance of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM).
Register 👉 tinyurl.com/56mam3fm.
Details on flyer 👇
#NYSDVS #ServingAllWhoServed
September 29, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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On Gold Star Mother’s & Family’s Day, we honor the parents, spouses & loved ones who have borne the ultimate sacrifice.
“They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them.”
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September 28, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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❤️ A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made the inaugural Military & Veteran Resource Fair at the Yonkers Public Library a success! DVS Commissioner Viviana DeCohen joined our partners on site, and our DVS Veterans Benefits Advisor met dozens of first-time applicants!
#NYSDVS #ServingAllWhoServed
September 27, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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Thank you to Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson & DAR NYS!
DVS team members Nick Becker & Buck McTee are 📸 here with some of the 125 backpacks from Operation Backpack/Operation Cookie Drop & shoeboxes of hygiene kits for Veterans.🎒🍪
DVS is preparing these for distribution!
#ServingAllWhoServed #NYSDVS
September 27, 2025 at 11:48 AM