AGENCY TESTIMONY
Conclusion and contact information for DVS and VAB
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Commissioner James Hendon concludes his testimony by expressing gratitude and providing important contact information for veteran services in New York City.
- The Department of Veterans Services can be reached at nyc.gov/vets, by phone at 212-416-5250, or by email at connect@veterans.nyc.gov.
- Information about the Veterans Advisory Board is available at nyc.gov/vetboard.
- The deadline for veteran-serving nonprofits to apply for city council discretionary funding is February 19th, with applications available at nyc.gov/vetcouncilfunding.
James Hendon
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In conclusion, I'd like to express my gratitude to the New York City Council, the Veterans Advisory Board, and the entire New York City veteran community for their unwavering support.
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Together, we've made significant progress.
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However, our work is far from complete.
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By continuing to collaborate and innovate, we can ensure that New York City remains a national leader in veteran services.
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We are happy to answer any questions the committee may have.
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Information on the topics spoken about today and all things involved in the Department of Veterans Services can be found at nyc.gov/vets.
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In addition to the website, nyc.gov/ vets, our agency can be reached via telephone at 212-416-5250, email at connect at veterans.nyc.gov, and social media using the hashtag atnycveterans.
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Details about the Veterans Advisory Board can be found at nyc.gov/vetboard.
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Separately, all veteran serving nonprofits that are interested in applying for city council discretionary funding are encouraged to visit nyc.gov/vetcouncilfunding.
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The deadline to apply for city council discretionary funding is Wednesday, February 19th.
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Veterans interested in applying to join their local community board are encouraged to visit nyc.gov/vetcommunityboard.
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For all boroughs except for Richmond County, application to join one's local community board are due from mid February through early March.
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The application, to apply to join one's community board in Staten Island is rolling.
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Thank you.