#ServingAllWhoServed
DVS Veterans Benefits Advisor Elaina Ferguson (📸 here) attended a jobs event at Upper Manhattan Workforce 1, distributing FreshConnect Checks, assisting Veterans with benefits, and scheduling 6 new VA claims. We are PROUD to serve all who served! 🇺🇸
#NYSDVS #ServingAllWhoServed
September 7, 2025 at 4:12 PM
A sweet thank you for all who served! 🍪
Today, DVS Commissioner Viviana DeCohen joined Alison Bergman of Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson for Operation Cookie Drop, delivering cookies & appreciation for Veterans across NYS.
#ServingAllWhoServed #OperationCookieDrop #NYSDVS #GirlScoutStrong
August 15, 2025 at 1:48 AM
125 backpacks ready for pick-up by DVS VBA Nick — thanks to Girl Scouts from Irvington, Scarsdale/Edgemont & Ardsley + partner Alison Bergman & Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson. Together we’re #ServingAllWhoServed. 🎒🇺🇸
September 20, 2025 at 10:06 PM
At the VA Hudson Valley Castle Point Job Fair today, DVS VBAs Nick Becker & Dave Cohen connected Veterans, Service Members & Families with employers, benefits, and support programs—including caregiver resources & Women Veterans’ health.
#NYSDVS #ServingAllWhoServed #VeteranJobs
September 4, 2025 at 11:28 PM
DVS VBA Nick Becker visited Alison Bergman & @girlscoutsctx.bsky.social Heart Heart of the Hudson who filled 125 backpacks for Military Families, each with Operation Cookie Drop cookies. He returns Thursday to collect 100 more shoeboxes from DAR. 🇺🇸 #ServingAllWhoServed #NYSDVS
September 24, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Deputy Counsel Benjamin Pomerance and Veterans Benefits Advisor George Dalrymple were proud to represent the NYS Department of Veterans’ Services at Fort Drum’s Retiree Appreciation Day—meeting with retirees from NY and surrounding states about their earned benefits. #ServingAllWhoServed #NYSDVS
September 21, 2025 at 12:44 PM
🇯🇲 Jamaican Independence Day in Queens!
Celebrate with food, music, & cultural performances honoring Jamaican American leaders.
📅 Aug 19 | 6 PM
📍 Queens Borough Hall, Kew Gardens
RSVP: queensbp.nyc.gov/rsvp
#ServingAllWhoServed #JamaicanIndependenceDay #QueensNY #DVS
August 15, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Celebrating 78 years of the U.S. Air Force! 🇺🇸✈️
Since 1947, Air Force Members have defended our nation across air, space & cyberspace. Our NYS Department of Veterans’ Services honors your courage & salutes your service. #AimHigh #FlyFightWin #ServingAllWhoServed #NYSDVS
September 18, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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
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
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
📅 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
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
Happy 235th Birthday to the U.S. Coast Guard! ⚓️🇺🇸
For 235 years, the Coast Guard has stood the watch — protecting our waters, saving lives, and serving with honor.
We honor all who served and continue to serve.
Semper Paratus — Always Ready.
#USCG235 #CoastGuardDay #NYSDVS #ServingAllWhoServed
August 4, 2025 at 8:40 PM
🇺🇸 Serving Veterans in Sloan
At the @AmericanLegion Post 1320, DVS distributed 1,000 FreshConnect food coupons to WNY Veterans & Military Families, filed claims & connected with Service Members!
#ServingAllWhoServed #NYSDVS #FreshConnect #AmericanLegion
August 8, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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
💈 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
DVS Deputy Counsel Benjamin Pomerance led today’s online Lunch & Learn with Elder Law attorneys across New York State—covering CHAMPVA, TRICARE, & the VA Caregivers Program. The final session this year will focus on Survivors’ Benefits! #ServingAllWhoServed #NYSDVS
September 24, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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
❤️ 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
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
🎒 Albany Veterans & Military Families — don’t miss free back-to-school events!
📅 Aug 15: Backpack Distribution, 105 Second St., 4–6 PM. [email protected]
📅 Aug 16: Bag to School Block Party, Palace Theatre, 12–5 PM: bit.ly/PalBlockParty
#ServingAllWhoServed #BackToSchool #NYSDVS
August 11, 2025 at 8:54 PM
This Hispanic Heritage Month, we proudly present “We Were Always There: DVS Honors the Legacy of Hispanic & Latine Veterans.”
📅 Oct 14, 2025 – 11:00 AM EST
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Celebrate service, sacrifice & heritage with us!
#NYSDVS #ServingAllWhoServed #HispanicHeritageMonth
September 15, 2025 at 7:51 PM
📣Calling all Women Veterans!🇺🇸
Join us Sat, Sept 13 for a luncheon, resource fair & food distribution at Long Island Cares in Hauppauge, NY. 11:30AM–2PM. Reg required: (631) 582-3663 x151. Sponsored by PSEG LI. #WomenVeterans #NYSDVS #ServingAllWhoServed
#LongIslandCares ❤️
July 29, 2025 at 12:03 AM
🍗 Friday Nights Just Got Saucy!
Join the Veterans Committee at Elks Lodge #550 in Kingston for Wing Night:
🗓️ July 25 & Aug 29
📍 143 Hurley Ave
⏰ 5PM
💵 10 wings = $10
🔥 Flavors: Hot, Mild, Garlic Parm, Plain
🥕 Sides included!
#WingNight #NYSDVS #Elks550 #ServingAllWhoServed #BPOE
July 24, 2025 at 7:15 PM