03/28/2023
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Getting ready for Spring outreach events and virtual presentation. A lot of changes are happening, did you know you can let your VA primary care doctor know if you are having dental issues and you can be refer to get to dental issues fixed for free. NYU Dentistry Partners with VA to Provide Dental Care to Veterans
Virtual Presentation
Applying for Burial (Pre-need) in National Cemetery and Memorial Products
Mon, Apr 3, 2023, 12:00 PM
You can apply to find out in advance if you can be buried in a VA national cemetery. This is called a pre-need determination of eligibility—and it can help make the burial planning process easier for your family members in their time of need.
How to apply for a Department of Veteran Home Loan (COE)
Mon, Apr 3, 2023, 2:00 PM
Learn about VA home loan eligibility requirements for a VA direct or VA-backed loan. Find out how to apply for a Certificate of Eligibility
Understanding Military Retirement Pay and CRDP/CRSC
Fri, Apr 7, 2023, 12:00 PM
Understanding Concurrent Retirement and Disability Pay (CRDP) & Combat Related Special Compensation(CRSC)
Department of Veteran Hospital Dental & VA Dental Insurance Program (VADIP)
Fri, Apr 7, 2023, 2:00 PM
You may qualify for VA dental care benefits; you may get some or all of your dental care through VA. Find out how to get VA dental insurance
A step-by-step process about how to file a VA Claim
Mon, Apr 10, 2023, 12:00 PM
Learn about the VA claim process. What happens after you file your claim. Find out how long it takes to process a VA disability claim.
Getting started with Veteran Owned Small Business Support
Mon, Apr 10, 2023, 2:00 PM
This presentation will help Veterans establish a small business as well as qualify for VA contracts targeted for a Veteran-Owned Business
ACTIVE-DUTY MEMBERS - Benefits Delivery at Discharge(BDD)
Fri, Apr 14, 2023, 12:00 PM
Understanding Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD)
New York City Veterans Property Tax Exemptions
Fri, Apr 14, 2023, 2:00 PM
New York City Veterans Property Tax Exemption is available to eligible veterans of foreign wars, expeditionary medalists, veterans with honorable discharges, spouses/widow(er)s of veterans, and Gold Star parents.
VA News
VA lowers interest rates, makes housing more affordable for Native American Veterans
Through the VA Native American Direct Loan program, VA provides direct loans to Native American Veterans — and to Veterans who are married to Native American non-Veterans — to help buy, build, or improve a home on trust land. These loans give Native American Veterans the opportunity to obtain housing with no down payments, limited closing costs, and no monthly mortgage-insurance costs.
New VA mission statement recognizes sacred commitment to all Veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors
The new mission statement is inclusive of all those who have served in our nation’s military — including women Veterans — as well as Veteran families, caregivers, and survivors. VA currently serves more than 600,000 women Veterans, the fastest growing cohort of Veterans. VA also serves more than 50,000 Veteran caregivers, more than 600,000 Veteran survivors, and millions of Veterans who did not serve in combat.
VA announces goal to house 38,000+ Veterans experiencing homelessness in 2023
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced its 2023 goals for preventing and ending Veteran homelessness. Specifically, in 2023, VA will:
Place at least 38,000 Veterans experiencing homelessness into permanent housing.
Ensure that at least 95% of the Veterans housed in 2023 do not return to homelessness during the year. And of those who return to homelessness, VA will ensure that at least 90% are rehoused or on a path to rehousing by the end of 2023.
Engage with at least 28,000 unsheltered Veterans to help them obtain housing and other wraparound services. This goal represents a more than 10% increase in the number of unsheltered Veterans reached during 2022.
President Biden fiscal year 2024 budget proposes historic investments in Veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors
The Biden-Harris administration released the president’s budget for fiscal year 2024. This budget proposes critical resources to help VA serve all Veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors as well as they have served their country.
Veteran Owned Business Opportunities
Here is a cool opportunity for members of the NJ State Veterans Chamber of Commerce. Would you like to get training to get your PMP certification? Or would you like to take a course on Supply Chain? Or would you like to get a mini-MBA in marketing your business? Would you like to do it for free? Through a generous donation from the NJ Bankers Association and the generosity of the NJ SBDC and Rutgers Business School, we have scholarships for veterans in the chamber that would like to continue their professional education. There are very limited slots available, so please see the link below to register. Don't miss the opportunity to take your Business to the next level! In partnership with the NJSBDC State Office, Rutgers Business School, and the NEW JERSEY BANKERS ASSOCIATION. We have 3 different certifications available for Veteran Business Owners. Please follow the link to apply. Spots are limited!
REGISTER HERE
Education
Scholarship Opportunity for Navy and Marine Corps Veterans
The Raytheon Technologies SPY-6 Scholarship, named for the U.S. Navy’s SPY-6 Family of Radars, provides returning sailors an opportunity to achieve educational goals and position themselves for success in civilian professions. Two $10,000 scholarships will be awarded to sailors who pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited university and demonstrate leadership in their local community.
Research/Study
Research Study for Military Sexual Trauma related PTSD
The purpose of this study is to compare two kinds of therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to MST: prolonged exposure therapy (PE) and interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT). The results of this study will allow us to see if IPT and PE are equally effective in treating PTSD due to military sexual trauma, with the long-term goal of making PTSD treatment effective for as many people as possible.
National Vietnam War Veterans Day
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Join us for a special commemoration of National Vietnam War Veterans Day as we welcome an esteemed panel: Jack McManus, President of the Vietnam Veterans of America, Marleen (Molly) Levi, veteran advocate, and founder of the PLG (Pat L. Gualtieri) Veterans Assistance Fund Inc., and Marlene Roll, Veterans of Foreign War (VFW) Women Veterans Chair, and Legislative Chair.
Drafted and enlisted personnel fought in a brutal war and most faced an unwelcome return home. Did you know that some Vietnam veterans had trouble joining the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars)? Did you know that over 1,700 New Yorkers lost their lives in the Vietnam War? Please join us as we discuss this history and how it continues to impact the health and wellbeing of Vietnam veterans. All are welcome to join us for this engaging conversation taking place on Zoom on National Vietnam War Veterans Day, Wednesday, March 29th from 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. Zoom link below. Please RSVP to Ashton Stewart [email protected] or call (917) 588-4398
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 2023, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83821939610?pwd=VEwzemFLQ0NPOU50TUhhWWpKNjdXUT09
Meeting ID: 838 2193 9610 Passcode: 945086
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Employment Opportunities
NYC Parks Department is excited to host a Job Fair!
Stop by and learn about available Full-Time and Seasonal job opportunities in the agency. We will have representatives from divisions such as Recreation, Maintenance & Operations, Parks Enforcement, and more! We will also have representatives from other city agencies, such as FDNY, MTA, and DCAS.
Event Date: Saturday, April 29, 2023
Event Time: 12pm-4pm
Location: Chelsea Recreation Center (430 West 25th Street, New York, NY)
REGISTER HERE
Social Security Celebrates Women's History Month
March is Women’s History Month, a perfect time to recognize, reflect on, and celebrate the contributions of women today and throughout history. This year’s theme is Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories. We are proud to join the nation in recognizing the incredible impact women have on our society. Women make critical contributions to the labor force in diverse industries. Their stories elevate women’s voices everywhere and make the world a better place.
One woman who has spearheaded important research about the importance of Social Security to women is Dr. Heidi Hartmann, founder, and former president of the Institute of Women’s Policy Research. An expert in women’s issues and economics, she has dedicated her career to researching and addressing economic security policy for women. You can read more about Dr. Hartmann and her work on
our blog. Be sure to subscribe to blog updates when you visit the page.
Please also remind all of the women in your life that one of the best ways to plan for retirement is to open a personal my Social Security account to get estimates of future retirement benefits. It is a good idea to check your estimates every year.
More information for women is available on our Social Security for Women webpage.
Employment Opportunities
Would like to introduce myself as Hiring Manager, for 22nd Century Technologies Inc., (TSCTI) is one of the fastest growing staffing companies in the United States. Founded in 1997, TSCTI is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise with 5100+ people including 800+ Secret/TS/SCI cleared staff supporting our customers in all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. With 2 HQs in Somerset, NJ and McLean, VA, TSCTI has 16 offices throughout the United States and the only firm of its kind that specializes in recruitment services. TSCTI has a diverse portfolio of various Staffing Services contracts with the United States Government and Private Sector Agencies. TSCTI was recently named as Fastest growing staffing form in 2019 by SIA. With high employee retention policy, well designed career growth, TSCTI was named as” Best Software company to work for” by Forbes. For more details check us out at www.tscti.com
We are currently looking for qualified individuals who may be interested in our open employment opportunities.
Job Title: Purchasing Agent / Purchasing Clerk
Position Type: Permanent
Location: Staten Island, NY 10314
Job Description:
• Responsible for the purchase of a volume and variety of materials in assigned fields.
• Reviews purchasing requisitions, checking descriptions and specifications to determine their accuracy and adequacy and consults with department and agencies to adjust possible discrepancies.
• Analyzes market conditions in relation to recent, current, and anticipated purchases.
• Prepares proposals for bidding on items to be purchased.
• Develops lists of prospective bidders.
• Reviews bids and quotations to determine most reasonable price in relation to market conditions and responsibility of bidders and makes recommendations based on these determinations.
• Examines samples of items to determine compliance with specifications or standards, suggesting substitute items when desirable.
• Interviews and corresponds with vendors, business representatives and contractors.
• Analyzes trade journals, catalogs, directories and other technical material with respect to market and price conditions.
• Prepares necessary purchasing documents in accordance with procurement requirements.
• May supervise Assistant Purchasing Agents and clerical personnel.
• Keeps records and makes copies.
Minimum qualifications
• High school graduation or its equivalent and four years of full-time, paid experience in purchasing a large volume and/or variety of materials, supplies, or equipment, two years of which may have been in a field closely related to large-scale purchasing such as inspection or specification writing covering a large volume and/or variety of materials, supplies or equipment; OR
• A baccalaureate degree, from an accredited college, in marketing , materials testing, mathematics, merchandising, purchasing, retailing, economics, or finance and one (1) year of full-time, paid experience in purchasing a large volume of materials, supplies or equipment, OR
• A combination of education and/or experience which is equivalent to 1 or 2.
• Other Qualifications
Preferred qualifications include: - Experience in preparing and coordinating Requests for Quote (RFQs), administering contracts and providing
• support in the financial, procurement or contractual fields is highly desired. - Knowledge of Purchasing policies and procedures - Working knowledge of PeopleSoft software system
Employment Opportunities
Veteran and Military Transition Center
Veteran and Military Transition Center is a one-stop website for employment, training, and financial help after military service.
NYC Community Resource
NYS Department of Public Service – Con Edison
The Public Service Commission will be holding virtual public hearings on the Joint Proposal for new rate plans for Con Edison’s electric and natural gas delivery on Wednesday, March 29 and Thursday, March 30 at 1 PM and 5 PM via Zoom. Customers are encouraged to provide comments during the meeting.
March 29 at 1 PM - Click Here
March 29 at 5 PM - Click Here
March 30 at 1 PM - Click Here
March 30 at 5 PM - Click Here
NYC Community Resource
Water Bill Interest Amnesty
DEP Amnesty Program & Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program+
Get amnesty in 4 easy steps!
Go to Amnesty Program - DEP (nyc.gov) and use our account look-up tool
Enter your account #
Check eligibility and review your options
Pay principal amount as indicated on your preferred option
Samuel B. Cottes, Jr.
Veteran Outreach Program Specialist
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Staten Island Vet Center
US Department of Veteran Affairs
Readjustment Counseling Services
60 Bay Street
Staten Island, New York 10301
Office Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday
718.816.4499 (main landline)
718.836.6600 ext. 7747 (land line direct)
Fax (718) 448-5735
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.va.gov/staten-island-vet-center
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