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RockVets Newsletter
June 2025
Volume XVII  Issue 6

   Website:  RockVets.com                    Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988, then Press 1
Upcoming Events

For Memorial Day, the Vetiquette program administered by Maureen Kelly organized The Poppy Project in the South Orangetown School District Elementary schools, Cottage Lane Elementary and William O Schaefer Elementary. Approximately 1000 students made craft poppies and two South Orangetown Middle School students, Michael Pemba and Joey Backiel, helped to plant the poppies in the rain on Friday evening in a display in front of the Vietnam Memorial in Veterans Park in Orangeburg to honor the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War as well as the fallen who did not return home. In one of the breaks in the rain, a rainbow came out!


Monday, June 2nd, 2025:
 
Memorial Day Event - Remember the Fallen
Was presented by Clarkstown South Stars and Stripes Club
Monday, June 2nd, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
Congers Lake Memorial Park Pavilion, 8 Gilchrest Road, Congers, New York 10920
For further information, contact River Francella
President, Stars and Stripes Club | Clarkstown High School South
River Traitz <riverjtraitz@icloud.com>

Friday, June 13th, 2025:  
Game Day Social -- From 11:00am to 2:00pm at the Community Center Town of Clarkstown - Auditorium located at 31 Zukor Road, New City, New York 10956.  All Veterans and their spouses, Caregivers and Gold Star families are welcome to join us to play games including BINGO and TRIVIA for prizes.
It’s time to come out, get together, socialize, eat lunch and have fun !  This event is provided free of charge by Vet to Vet. There is plenty of parking available and the auditorium is very large with plenty of room for folks to spread out and maintain social distance if they choose to do so. Doors open at 10:40 am. RSVP: Required for Lunch!  Contact us and reserve your seat early as we need a proper head count to order the catered meal. Please contact Izzy Quintana at email iquintana@vettovetrc.org or call 845-587-6497 to reserve a seat or if you have further questions.

Saturday, June 14th, 2025: The Sons of Italy Rockland Lodge 2176 in Blauvelt will be holding their 2nd annual Veterans Appreciation Day on Saturday June 14th from 12pm to 3pm. This event will include lunch, bocce and a chance to socialize with fellow veterans and a local fraternal organization that wishes to show their appreciation of the sacrifices that veterans and their families make. The event is open to veterans and their significant other / caregiver / friend. The location and address is 46 Van Wyck Road, Blauvelt NY 10913.

It is requested that veterans planning to attend, please pre-register at http://soi2176.com to facilitate their planning for food and to receive a free T-shirt upon arrival.
For any questions or additional information, contact TJ Mignone at 845-642-9259 or tjmignone@gmail.com.

Dave Mart
Adjutant, Finance Officer and Past Post Commander
John M. Perry Post No. 1044 of The American Legion, PO Box 311, Sparkill NY 10976
845-709-1631 (personal cell)
davidmart2017@gmail.com (personal email)
johnmperry1044@gmail.com (post email)

Monday, June 16th, 2025:  The American Legion William E. DeBevoise Jr Post 1682 will be hosting a Blood Donation Drive on June 16th from 1pm – 7pm. Walk-ins are welcomed, but appointments are encouraged. You can visit this link: https://donate.nybc.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/324247
to make an appointment. Anyone who makes an appointment and donates will receive 2 vouchers to a future New York Mets home game. Please consider making an appointment. Donations save lives!

Tuesday, June 17th, 2025:  Senator Bill Weber is hosting a Veteran Appreciation Dinner at the Nyack Seaport on Tuesday, June 17th, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  The Nyack Seaport is located at 21 Burd Street, Nyack, New York 10960.   
RSVP at (845) 623-3627 or email Weber@NYSenate.gov.  The Tappan Zee Bridge will be lit up Red, White, and Blue in recognition of your service.  FOOD AND BEVERAGES WILL BE SERVED COURTESY OF SENATOR WEBER. TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS EVENT, INDIVIDUALS MUST RSVP AT 845-623-3627 AS SPACE IS LIMITED.


Thursday, July 3rd, 2025:  Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter #333 -- monthly meeting is usually held on the first Thursday of each month, at Kearsing-Edwards American Legion Post #1600, 20 Station Road, Pomona, New York 10970.  VVA 333 will hold their usual monthly meeting on Thursday, July 3rd, 2025. The VVA Board meets at 6:30 p.m. and the Membership meeting starts at 7:30 p.m.  If you prefer to attend online, please use ZOOM link:

JOHN MASTANDREA's Zoom Meeting
Thursday July 3rd, 2025 --  6:15pm – 10pm (Eastern Time - New York)
JOHN MASTANDREA is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85284424628?pwd=HkW9io7Nvk89b7QnYg8kFLe07yABVO.1
Meeting ID: 852 8442 4628
Passcode: 600290
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kBvUEcROB


We haven't found many veterans' events going on in the summer so unless we hear of a few functions, RockVets newsletter will take a summer hiatus for July and August.  We will be back in September!  Please continue to send us any news and enjoy your summer!

U.S. Army 250th Birthday Celebration

Army Birthday Festival on the National Mall - June 14th, 2025
This event is free and open
to the public

The Army is celebrating its 250th Birthday on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The festival is open to the public with opportunities to interact with Soldiers, watch military demonstrations, explore equipment static displays and listen to live music throughout the day. The Army Birthday Celebration will represent a wide variety of Army units, capabilities and possibilities. Events will take place on the National Mall near the Washington Monument, conveniently located by the Smithsonian Metro entrance.


Registration for the Festival & Parade is available through America250's event registration portal. Admission is free and open to the public but registration will allow you to get through security quicker.

Click here for additional Festival & Parade information.

Schedule
  • 9:30 am - 12:30 pm - Fitness Competition and awards

  • 11:00 am - 6:00 pm - Army Birthday Festival: This event is open to the public with opportunities to interact with Soldiers, watch military demonstrations, explore equipment static displays, and listen to live music throughout the day.

  • 6:30 pm – 7:45 pm – Army 250th Birthday Parade

  • 9:45 pm – Fireworks on the Mall

  • Birthday events will continue into the evening. More details to be announced.


"This We'll Defend" has been our Army's motto since the Revolutionary War. It reminds us that our purpose is timeless and clear: to fight and win our nation's wars. As we celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States Army, we reflect on the rich history and legacy of service, sacrifice and dedication.

These cleared-for-publication materials are intended to support the media, content creators and community partners in amplifying the Army's enduring impact and inspiring future generations. If you need help finding specific information that is not covered here, please send an email to OCPA with “Birthday” in the subject line.

For information about the birthday festival on the National Mall or the parade, contact: OCPA Media Relations Division Press Desk <usarmy.pentagon.hqda-ocpa.mbx.mrd-press-desk@army.mil>

To assist media and friends of the Army with questions about the U.S. Army's 250th Birthday coverage, please find below data sheets and information.
U.S. Army Center of Military History
The United States Army celebrates its 250th Birthday in 2025 and commemorates the events of the Revolutionary War from 2025 through 2033. On these pages you will find historical information about the Army in the Revolutionary War, planned commemoration events, Army Museum exhibits and attractions, and many other resources to help expand the Army’s birthday celebration and Revolutionary War commemoration.

Please explore this website to learn more about the essential role the Army played in the founding of the United States and in winning the Revolutionary War.

The U.S. Army Center of Military History will commemorate the 250th Commemoration of the Revolutionary War through outreach events and other media to educate and inspire all members of American society by honoring the selfless acts of courage and heroism performed by soldiers in service to our nation.

To learn more about this commemoration, visit the U.S. Army Center of Military History’s website:  history.army.mil

To learn more about the National Museum of the United States Army:  thenmusa.org

To learn more about the Army Museum Enterprise:
history.army.mil/Army-Museum-Enterprise/

Vietnam Veterans Chapter #333 Monthly Meeting


Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter #333 -- monthly meeting is usually held on the first Thursday of each month, at Kearsing-Edwards American Legion Post #1600, 20 Station Road, Pomona, New York 10970.   

VVA 333 will hold their usual monthly meeting on Thursday, July 3rd, 2025. The VVA Board meets at 6:30 p.m. for the Membership meeting starts at 7:30 p.m.  

The Chapter welcomes current, former and
prospective VVA members to attend.  The meetings are held at the Kearsing-Edwards American Legion Post #1600, 20 Station Road, Pomona, New York.

JOHN MASTANDREA is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
John's cell phone number is 845-821-4202.  If you have difficulty getting onto the Zoom meeting, give John a call.

JOHN MASTANDREA's Zoom Meeting
Thursday July 3rd, 2025 ⋅ 6:15pm – 10pm (Eastern Time - New York)
Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85284424628?pwd=HkW9io7Nvk89b7QnYg8kFLe07yABVO.1
Meeting ID: 852 8442 4628
Passcode: 600290
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kBvUEcROB

The VVA Chapter 333 website has a new address.  Check it out here:  http://VVA333.org.
It was a .com and now it is .org.  

VVA Chapter #333 Presents 2025 Patriotism Awards


2025 Patriotism Award presented by the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 333



Award Recipients:

Mr. Lepore--Kamila Rosado – Poem: ALL for the Anthill

Mrs. Buhler--Charlotte Bodkin – Essay: Visiting Grandpa - Elanor Buhler

Mr. Lepore--John Griffin – Essay: Grandpa, a Clarkstown Vietnam Veteran

Mr. Hoefer--Liliana Reese – Art: Beginning & End of War (painting)

Mrs. Buhler--Charlotte Slavis – Art: Paper Mache Soldier - Elanor Buhler

Mr. Lepore--Maahi Pakai – Art: The Wall (painting)

Joseph P. Dwyer Vet-to-Vet Events and Activities

Vet-to-Vet:   Special Events
THE ROCKLAND COUNTY JOSEPH P. DWYER
VETERAN PEER SUPPORT PROGRAM
WEEKLY WELLNESS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES FOR VETS


Game Day Social - Friday, June 13th
(Friday) from 11:00am to 2:00pm at the Community Center Town of Clarkstown - Auditorium located at 31 Zukor Road, New City, New York 10956.  All Veterans and their spouses, Caregivers and Gold Star families are welcome to join us to play games including BINGO and TRIVIA for prizes.
It’s time to come out, get together, socialize, eat lunch and have fun !  This event is provided free of charge by Vet to Vet. There is plenty of parking available and the auditorium is very large with plenty of room for folks to spread out and maintain social distance if they choose to do so. Doors open at 10:40 am. RSVP: Required for Lunch! Contact us and reserve your seat early as we need a proper head count to order the catered meal. Please contact Izzy Quintana at email iquintana@vettovetrc.org or call 845-587-6497 to reserve a seat or if you have further questions.


Veterans Accessible Transportation
BRIDGES offers free door-to-door service to and from VA facilities in Montrose and Castle Point. A two week notice for scheduling or cancellations is required. Donations are welcomed. To schedule or learn more, call 845-624-1366 Ext. 139.


THE ROCKLAND COUNTY JOSEPH P. DWYER
VETERAN PEER SUPPORT PROGRAM
WEEKLY WELLNESS ACTIVITIES

MEDITATION - Weekly - (M, W & F) - 9-9:30 am. Class elicits deep relaxation and helps reduce stress and anxiety with experienced Instructor Brett Cotter (Stress is Gone Founder and Author of 3 Keys To Managing PTSD). Online virtual event you can experience via Zoom. Meeting ID 983 8404 0455; Passcode: join or Click here for link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/98384040455?pwd=djE3VGhUTDJzRU1HMEJ6bnJxa3E2QT09

VETERANS WALKING CLUB - Weekly - (Wednesdays) 9:30 am at PALISADES CENTER. Meet in front of BRIDGES, 2nd Floor, next door to Autobahn Indoor Speedway. We will walk between 45 minutes to an hour. Join a fast pace group, slow pace group or walk at your own pace for however long you want. The mall offers us a comfortable indoor venue regardless of the weather outdoors where we can gather together in camaraderie and get some fitness and exercise while we gewalking  


GENTLE YOGA - Weekly - (Wednesdays & Fridays) - 7-8 pm & again on (Sundays) 10-11:15 am. Virtual session via Zoom. Yoga is extremely beneficial for your physical and mental health. Instructor Mira Stangl is a 500 hour Yoga-Alliance Certified Teacher With Extensive Training in PTSD and Restorative Yoga. If interested in attending email iquintana@vettovetrc.org. Then you'll be registered to get invitations to each session.

QIGONG - Weekly - (Thursdays) from 9-10 am. (Ancient Chinese Exercise). Gentle meditative exercises based on the cultivation and refinement of Universal Life Energy known as Qi. Practicing this exercise reduces pain, stress and anxiety, improves physical fitness and improves immune function and vitality. Instructor Norman Galinsky, MFA has over 36 years experience in the art. If interested in attending or have questions, contact Izzy Quintana at email iquintana@vettovetrc.org


Ismael (Izzy) Quintana
Veteran Outreach Coordinator
Joseph P. Dwyer

Veteran Peer Support Program
Rockland County (Vet to Vet)
Cell: (845) 587-6497
National Veterans Financial Resource Center

National Veterans Financial Resource Center
After military service, Veterans work toward financial success. But finding financial tools can be a challenge since they are located in many different places. FINVET steps in as a one-stop website, making it easier for Veterans to find money resources, boost financial literacy, and navigate their financial journey.

No matter when you separated from military service, there are steps you can take to earn, save, and protect your money. Explore the pillars below to improve your financial well-being or get started quickly with the 20 financial resources every Veteran should know.

The Pillars of Financial Well-Being
Each pillar provides access to videos, services, worksheets, and more to enhance your financial well-being, experience greater financial security, and make a positive change in your life.
Meet Your Basic Needs
Find ways to achieve housing stability, food security, or find clothing or auto assistance.
Manage Your Money
Learn how to create a budget, save money, and lower impulse buying
Increase Your Income
Get details on employment, investing, and VA benefits and compensation
Manage Your Debt
Determine how to manage debt, improve credit, and lower bills
Protect Your Money
Learn how to avoid scams, use secure banking, and prepare for financial emergencies.
Money & Health
Learn how healthy habits can improve your finances and how financial well-being can improve your health.

On Make the Connection, Veterans share their stories about overcoming financial challenges, how they did it, and how it improved their lives. View the video here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8dE21UdUXo&t=7s


About FINVET

FINVET, the National Veterans Financial Resource Center, was created by the VA Office of Suicide Prevention because financial well-being is related to better mental health and lower risk of suicide. In line with the VA Suicide Prevention Strategy, FINVET takes a proactive approach to boost protective factors. Our mission is clear: we want to act as a bridge, linking Veterans to resources that help them better manage their money, so that every Veteran can earn more, save more, and keep their money safe.

Order free materials to promote FINVET and Veterans well-being

81st Anniversary of the D-Day Invasion

"We must never forget how these boys fought like men. The world needed freedom, and they we're up to the task. They never complained, never flinched, never faltered. And then they went home and quietly led good lives. I was proud to do my part." -- Dick Winters, WWII legend.

God Bless forever and always the brave young souls who gave their lives on D-Day to secure our freedom.

Check out this video on the Medal of Honor recipients from D-Day:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lewBKVoDtdM

Many of the troops who landed in Normandy on D-Day spent some time at Camp Shanks.
The Camp Shanks Museum was established to honor those who served in World War II.  It was dedicated on the 50th Anniversary of D-Day -- June 6, 1996.

Camp Shanks Museum commemorates the largest World War II embarkation camp on America’s East Coast. Camp Shanks is located at 20 Greenbush Road in Orangeburg (behind the Orangetown Building Department and Orangeburg Library).

Camp Shanks served as a point of embarkation for troops departing overseas during World War II. Dubbed “Last Stop USA”, the camp housed about 50,000 troops spread over 2,040 acres and was the largest World War II Army embarkation camp, processing 1.3 million service personnel including 75% of those participating in the D-Day invasion. In 1945 Camp Shanks housed German and Italian prisoners of war.

After the war, Camp Shanks was converted into housing for veterans with families attending colleges and universities in the New York City area under the GI Bill; the settlement, then known as Shanks Village, closed in 1954. A small museum opened near the site in June 1994.

Hours: June, July & August – Saturdays and Sundays 11 am – 3 pm

If anyone has information about Camp Shanks or Shanks Village that they would like to share, please contact John Gray, Director of the Camp Shanks Museum at (845) 304-6809.
Rockland County Veterans Service Agency Food Pantry


Rockland County Veterans Service Agency has a Food Pantry at their office -- 20 Squadron Blvd., Suite 101 (they have now located on the 1st floor of the same building.)



Items they are hoping for include:

Canned fruit - peaches and other canned fruit, canned chili, mayonnaise, ketchup, coffee, nuts, trail-mix, Heat and Eat meals, men's deodorant,  and paper products -- toilet tissue, paper plates, napkins, tissues.  The office is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  For further information, please call the office at 845-638-5244.

The Rockland County Veterans Service Agency is located at 20 Squadron Blvd., Suite 101, New City, New York 10956.  To set up an appointment with a veterans' counselor, call the office between Monday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  845-638-5244.
Faces of Freedom -- Those Who Defend Our Country

Faces of Freedom -- Oral Histories and Portraits of the Men and Women that Defend Our Country

I never served in the military, and I never had to make the sacrifices US military veterans have made. I decided I wanted to do something to show my gratitude to our veterans and I began my project which I call Faces of Freedom.

The project consists of interviews and photographs. I meet with veterans, record their personal history, and take their photo. I print the photo in black and white, frame it and present it to each veteran at no charge. The interview covers each veteran’s life before, during and after their time in the service. Each veteran has the opportunity to make any changes to their bio before it is finalized. I make no money from this project and the photos are free to each veteran.

Currently these photos and bios appear on my website www.facesoffreedom.us. They also appear on my Facebook page and the photos and stories of the WWII veterans have been sent to the National WWII Museum for their archives. There are currently 80 interviews and photos on the website. I hope to make this into an exhibit for universities, high schools, community centers, libraries, etc. to help increase awareness of the 3% of the population who is doing the heavy lifting so the rest of us can enjoy all that this country has to offer.

Every veteran has a story. Some stories are about combat, some are about funny memories, some stories are sad, and some are about things accomplished after their military service.   All are about service to country and making sacrifices.

You have a story and I want to tell it to the rest of the people in the United States. Let’s pick a date and get together to record your history and tell it to our fellow citizens.

Regards,
Walter Schuppe
Avon, CT
Phone:  (860) 558-1072
E-mail:  walter11_22@yahoo.com

Book Proceeds Benefit Disabled Veterans
Please check out Vietnam veteran Roy Tschudy's book, "Endless." Roy is a past President of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter #333, and writes about a variety of experiences that our Vietnam vets encountered.  As with all good books, be prepared to experience a lot of emotions with this: you will be intrigued, angry, surprised, maybe shed a tear or two, and laugh out loud at some of the shenanigans in this enjoyable tale of fact, fiction and myth. All proceeds of "Endless" go to help veterans. The book is available in paperback or Kindle edition from Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Endless-Roy-Tschudy/dp/1524668516/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Roy+Tschudy+Endless&qid=1638898608&sr=8-1#customerReviews
"Endless" is the second book authored by Roy Tschudy. His first book also had great reviews.
"Up Close and Personal" is available through Amazon as well.  
Employment Opportunities
West Point Association of Graduates
Join our team at West Point and make a difference! We're looking for passionate individuals committed to supporting alumni and creating positive change.  Ready to make an impact? Apply now:  https://bit.ly/43KcJf8

County of Rockland:  Visit our website to learn more about employment in Civil Service and to search for a variety of employment opportunities available to you within Rockland County.   https://mycivilservice.rocklandgov. com/exams

NYS Department of Civil Service
Looking for a job with great benefits? Join New York State! Public servants for NYS enjoy benefits including:
*Generous PTO
*Health Insurance
*Hybrid Remote Work Options
Browse open positions:  https://statejobs.ny.gov
#NYSJobs #NowHiring #WorkLifeBalance

CHORE
CHORE helps people maintain the independence of living at home by providing free minor household repairs and home improvements that make living at home safe. CHORE is always looking for volunteers that have experience in minor home repairs/improvements and electric work. Interested volunteers may submit resumes to Sue Cibirka at scibirka@bridgesrc.org or call at 624-1366 ex 101.

VA Hudson Valley is hiring and enrolling!  
Our Veterans deserve the best and we need your help to deliver that care for them. Please share with your networks!
Hiring:  We currently have 100+ job vacancies posted on our USAJOBS page, available USAJOBS - Search
These include clinical and non-clinical roles at our campuses in Montrose and Castle Point, as well many of our 7 clinics throughout the Hudson Valley. Applicants can review the great VA benefits we offer, to include, compensation, leave flexibilities, student loan forgiveness, health care benefits and retirement benefits.

Some of the jobs we need filled urgently are:
  • Nurse, including all Specialties – Montrose Campus
  • Medical Support Assistant - Montrose and Castle Point locations
  • AC Mechanic – Castle Point Campus

Always accepting applications for Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurse and Certified Nurse Assistant.   VA wants to hear from you! If you have questions about any of the above positions, please contact Timothy.McGuigan@va.gov or call 503-307-0193.  
For further information, contact Timothy J McGuigan, MS
, HR Senior Consultant, VA Hudson Valley HCS -- (503) 307 0193. VISN2HRSBUHudsonValley@va.gov

The Department of Civil Service:  The following examination announcements have been updated and added to our public website.  When filing your online application, please be advised that technical assistance is available Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Please be advised that you will need a personal NY.gov ID to apply for Department of Civil Service examinations. If you do not have a personal NY.gov ID, please create an account.  Here are some of the employment opportunity examinations coming up -- please view this link for further description of each position:

Continuous Recruitment Examinations
The Department also accepts applications for most continuous recruitment examinations on an ongoing basis, with no application deadline.
  • Continuous Recruitment Examinations -
              https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/public/cr.cfm

HELP Program – No Examinations Required
The Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement (HELP) Program temporarily removes the civil service exam requirement for more than 100 direct care, health and human services titles across State agencies for a 12-month period. To be eligible for jobs in the HELP program, candidates must meet the jobs’ minimum qualifications and any other conditions of employment. Candidates should visit the HELP Jobs Portal and use the candidate portal to apply for jobs in the HELP program.  
Check out HELP Jobs Portal here:
    https://www.cs.ny.gov/help/

Veterans Employment and Training Services (VETS) Resources for Veterans
The Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS) is committed to helping America's veterans and separating service members by preparing them for meaningful careers, providing employment resources and expertise, and protecting their employment rights.
https://www.benefits.gov/benefit/4624

FedEx Independent Service Provider
FedEx is looking to hire full time and part time drivers to deliver and pickup packages from Blauvelt, NY. Full time schedule is Monday – Friday and part time schedule has weekend positions available. Must be over 21 years old, have a clean drivers license, and be able to pass physical and drug tests. Background checks are also required. Salary for full time starts at $700 per week. Please contact 201-724-7781 to see if you qualify.

Office of Acquisition, Logistics, and Construction of the Veterans Administration:
The link below lists current positions have been announced for the Office of Acquisition, Logistics and Construction (OALC). This is not a complete listing of all Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) vacancies and may not include all positions announced for OALC. You may access VA recruitment information on the VA Jobs site at this link: https://www.va.gov/jobs/
If you wish copies of announcements listed below, please contact the individual identified in the specific announcement.  Here is the link to the OALC Job Listings:   
https://www.va.gov/oalc/career.asp

Montefiore-Nyack Hospital, Nyack, New York 10960
See link for full listing and information about career opportunities at Nyack Hospital, Nyack, New York.  https://montefiorenyackcareers.org

Good Samaritan Hospital, Suffern, New York.  Good Samaritan Hospital is affiliated with Westchester Medical Center.  See this link for available employment - https://wmchealthjobs.org/search-jobs/

Rockland County Employment Information:
Here is a link to current job openings available in Rockland County
http://rocklandgov.com/departments/personnel/job-opportunities/

Rockland County Veterans' Credits:
http://rocklandgov.com/files/8115/1120/9567/Veterans_Credit_Info.pdf

New York City Civil Service Jobs, Tests, and Results as listed in The Chief:
http://thechiefleader.com/news/civil_service/

MTA Metro-North Railroad has ongoing employment opportunities:
To apply for current jobs with the MTA, please go to the MTA Employment Portal at:  http://web.mta.info/mta/employment/

NYC Green Book Online: The Green Book is the official directory of the City of New York.  An indispensable reference guide for anyone living or working in New York City. Includes detailed listings of agencies. Website: http://a856-gbol.nyc.gov/GBOLWebsite/
Rockland County Marine Corps League

Rockland County Marine Corps League regularly receives donations of handicap assistance equipment for disabled veterans from people who want to help. The donated equipment is available for free to military veterans and their families. The items include the following:


  • Motorized Wheelchairs
  • Manual Wheelchairs
  • Oxygen Generator
  • Walkers
  • Bath Chairs
  • Transfer Benches
  • Braces
  • Crutches
  • Canes

If you have need of any of this equipment, contact John Leighton of the Rockland County Marine Corps League - 845-521-5361 or via email: jhleighton@att.net.
RockVets Monthly E-Newsletter

RockVets is an Outreach program of New York Vets, Inc.,  a 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit organization established in 1992, to advocate for those who have worn the uniform of the U.S. Military, no matter where or when they served.


The volunteers at New York Vets / RockVets publish this monthly e-newsletter.  We welcome your thoughts, questions, and feedback. E-mail: NewYorkVets@gmail.com.

We are not affiliated with any government agency such as the Veterans Administration, Rockland County Government, nor the Veterans Service Agency of Rockland.

Each month, our newsletter reaches more than 1800 local veterans or those who care about veterans' interests.  Please use this forum to let veterans know of any information, resources, links or events they might be beneficial to them.   Send information to NewYorkVets@gmail.com or send us a note through our website:  https://newyorkvets.org.  Thank you for passing this newsletter along to other veterans or those who care.

Our Mailing Address
New York Vets, Inc. / RockVets
P.O. Box 387
Tomkins Cove, New York 10986                                                           

Pat McGlade
Co-Founder / Director
Website: http://newyorkvets.org
RockVets Newsletters:  https://newyorkvets.org/newsletters

Email: NewYorkVets@gmail.com










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