RockVets Newsletter

Memorial Day Remembrances

Editorial by Jerry Donnellan - May 2015

When I was a little kid in Nyack I couldn't wait for the Memorial Day Parade. I had a new bike -- a two-wheeler, and I was going to weave red, white, and blue crepe paper in the spokes and ride at the end of the Memorial parade like the big kids did. By big kids then I meant 11 and 12 year olds. I was all set to go when a cranky old veteran told me that Memorial Day was not about having fun. The world has turned a couple of times since then and now that I'm the cranky old veteran I understand - and I chafe when people wish me a "Happy Memorial Day," but, being now a man of peace, I just smile and nod.

Since World War II we have steadily drifted away from the meaning of Memorial Day. In 1971 it became the Monday holiday changed from the original 30th of May. This made it open season on shopping and sales and truly commercialized the day. In 1973 the Draft ended, so fewer families understood military service and its cost.

In 1987, the Rockland County Vietnam Vets came together and started the Watchfires. We decided they should be on the traditional Memorial Day and not require a band, fireworks, or an audience other than those who understood. Somebody actually told me they were inconvenienced. It seems to have become a second Fourth of July.

On Memorial Day I saw an ad taken out by one of our local politicians thanking the troops and veterans. Of course that was the small print. The bigger part of the ad was a picture of himself. That's all well and good, but Memorial Day ain't about troops or veterans.

It's about those who are no longer troops and didn't live long enough to be veterans. But I guess they can't vote - except maybe in Chicago! That's not to say that the day has to be spent hanging crepe, or acting as if you're at a Wake or sitting Shiva. But somewhere in the course of the day, take the time to remember -- and tell the kids.

I've been to war and the short of that is, it's hard to know the true cost. Trying to explain this is also hard. Although it doesn't happen often, you know how you feel when you're at the Mall and someone stops and lets you take a parking space that they could have taken? You think, "What a nice person!" You even tell your friends and family -- maybe even for a day or two. Well, the people we honor on Memorial Day gave up a lot more than their parking space. Remember them. Jerry Donnellan

This is a list of Memorial Day events as we have them. Please check your local Towns and Villages for other Memorial Day ceremonies.

Thursday, May 23rd, 2024: Haverstraw, 10:30 a.m. Rockland County Veterans Service Agency is commemorating our fallen brothers-and-sisters in-arms and loved ones with a ceremony at the Gulf War Memorial in the Haverstraw Bay Park, 21 Gagan Road, Haverstraw, New York

Friday, May 24th, 2024: New City, 11:00 a.m. Memorial Day Ceremony at the Promenade of Heroes, Street Community Center, 31 Zukor Road, New City, New York 10956

Friday, May 24th, 2024: From 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Clarkstown Memorial Ceremony at Street Community Center, 31 Zukor Road, New City (North Mail Street), New York.
Memorial Day Event. Ceremony: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Refreshments: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Come and honor our veterans.

Saturday, May 25th, 2024: Nyack, 9:00 a.m. VFW Post 9215 and CR & RO Blauvelt American Legion Post 310 will be placing flags at Oak Hill Cemetery, 140 Highland Avenue, Nyack, New York. There are over 900 veterans buried there with 2 of them being Medal of Honor recipients.

Saturday, May 25th, 2024: Congers, 10:30 a.m. The Veterans Memorial Association of Congers is hosting their annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony. Line up at 10:00 a.m. Parade to start at 10:30 a.m., immediately following the parade is a Memorial Ceremony at the VMA building at 66 Lake Road, Congers, NY, honoring all deceased veterans with a special tribute to those Congers residents who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

Sunday, May 26th, 2024: Montebello 9:00 a.m. Montebello Memorial, Town Hall, 1 Montebello Road, Montebello, New York. Annual Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony at Montebello Village Hall, One Montebello Road, Montebello, New York.

Sunday, May 26th , 2024: Rockland County Veterans Coordinating Council, 12:00 p.m.
Memorial Day Ceremonies starting at Frederick Loescher Veterans Cemetery, Brick Church Road, Spring Valley, and immediately following at the Gary Onderdonk Cemetery at Rockland Community College, Suffern, New York. Followed by a ceremony at the Korean War Memorial at the south end of Onderdonk Cemetery.

Sunday, May 26th, 2024: Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter #333 will hold their annual Memorial Day services at 10:00 a.m. at the VVA Memorial, Veterans Memorial Park, Hunt Road off Orangeburg Road, Orangeburg, New York 10962.

Sunday, May 26th, 2024: Orangetown / Tappan 10:00 a.m. Raymond W. DeMeola VFW Memorial Post 1615 / Veterans Walkway of Heroes Memorial Day Observance at 10:00 a.m. / Independence Avenue and Lester Drive, Tappan, New York 10983

Sunday May 26th, 2024: 10:00 a.m. Airmont Town Hall Memorial, 252 Cherry Lane, Airmont, New York 109016

Sunday, May 26, 2024: Camp Shanks Museum will be open on Sunday, May 26th, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Camp Shanks is again looking for weekend volunteers. New hours are 11:00 - 3:00. Call John Gray at 845-304-6809 if interested.

Monday, May 27th, 2024: Stony Point, 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. Veterans’ Ceremony service at 8:30 a.m. at Mt. Rest Cemetery on West Main Street in Stony Point, New York. Memorial Day Parade at 9:30 a.m. begins on Ten Eyck Street and ends at Stony Point Town Hall with a ceremony honoring our veterans.

Monday, May 27th, 2024: Nyack, 9:00 a.m. VFW Post 9215 and CR & RO Blauvelt America Legion Post 310 are holding their annual Memorial at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument at Oak Hill Cemetery, 140 Highland Avenue, Nyack, New York.

Monday, May 27th, 2024: Hillburn, 9:00 a.m. Village of Hillburn’s Annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony. Parade will begin at the Suffern Central School Administration Building and proceed to the World War I Monument at the corner of Lake Avenue and Fourth Street for the Memorial Day Ceremony.

Monday, May 27th, 2024: Palisades/Sparkill, 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
John M. Perry Post American Legion Post 1044 of Sparkill -- Memorial Day Service 9:00 a.m. The Palisades Ceremony will be held at the War Monument Triangle Square, intersection of Closter Road and Route 9W. Parade and Ceremony in Sparkill to begin at 11:00 a.m. starting at Sparkill Firehouse and ending at Depot Square Town Park for Memorial Day Ceremony, approximately 11:50 a.m. Refreshments available after the Ceremony.

Monday, May 27th, 2024: Tappan, 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Carl A. Schelin American Legion Post 1271 and the Tappan Volunteer Fire Association at 9:30 a.m. are hosting a Fireman’s Memorial at the Tappan Firehouse.
Parade starts at 11:00 a.m. at the German Masonic Park with Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Tappan Memorial Triangle.

Monday, May 27th, 2024: Airmont, 10:00 a.m. Memorial Day Ceremony near Town Hall.

Monday, May 27th, 2024: New City, 10:00 a.m. William E. DeBevoise American Legion Post 1682 of New City will host the annual Memorial Day Parade. Assembly at Collyer Ave. and South Main Street, New City, New York at 9:15 a.m. Parade kicks off at 10.00 a.m.

Monday, May 27th, 2024: Piermont, 10:00 a.m, Piermont Fire Department parade in front of the VFW building at 562 Piermont Avenue, Piermont, New York.

Monday, May 27th, 2024: Sloatsburg, 10:00 a.m. Village of Sloatsburg with the Sloatsburg American Legion Post 1643 will host a Memorial Day Ceremony at Village Hall. Parade will begin after and conclude at the Sloatsburg Cemetery.

Monday, May 27th, 2024: Pearl River, 10:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
John H. Secor American Legion Post 329 to host the Annual Memorial Day Parade, line up at 9:45 a.m. Parade starts at 10:15 a.m. from Key Bank heading south to Braunsdorf Park by Police Booth for Memorial Day Service at 11:00 a.m.

Monday, May 27th, 2024: West Nyack, 11:00 a.m.The Buffalo Soldiers in association with Mount Moor Historical Cemetery will host a service at Mount Moor Cemetery, located by the F-Lot at Palisades Center near Dick’s Sporting Goods.

Monday, May 27th, 2024: Haverstraw, 11:00 a.m. Memorial Day service at 11:00 a.m. at the World War I Monument, Mt. Repose Cemetery, Haverstraw, New York

Monday, May 27, 2024: Nyack, 11:00 a.m. CR & RO Blauvelt American Legion Nyack Post 310 and VFW Post 9215 continue a proud Village of Nyack tradition of honoring the men and women of our community who made the ultimate sacrifice preserving our freedoms. The parade kicks off at Artopee Way municipal parking lot in Nyack (55 Artopee Way). The route follows Main Street from Franklin Avenue down to Broadway where it continues along Broadway and turns left onto Depew Ave then turning right on Piermont Avenue and continuing until dismissed by our Post. The ceremony will follow at the upper level of Memorial Park. The lower level is off limits due to the Village reseeding project. Our Grand Marshal will be our own past Post Commander Frank Pappalardo, a proud Korean Era Army Veteran. Guest Speaker will be. Col. John H. Leighton, USMC (Ret), a highly decorated Vietnam Era helicopter pilot and. Past Commander of the RC Marine Corps League.

Monday, May 27th, 2024: Suffern, 11:00 a.m. Mayor Curley and the Village Board invite you to the Memorial Day Parade, Ceremony and Community BBQ. The Parade will march up Lafayette Avenue. The Ceremony will be at Soldiers Monument, Washington Avenue. The Community BBQ will be on the lawn by the Gazebo following the ceremony.

Monday, May 27th, 2024: Nanuet, 12:00 p.m. The Naurashank American Legion Post 794 and Jewish War Veterans of Rockland and Orange County are hosting a Memorial Day ceremony at Nanuet Park on Prospect Street, Nanuet, NY.

Monday, May 27th, 2024: Orangeburg, 12:00 p.m. James H. Anderson American Legion Post 1199, Gun Salute at 61 Hunt Road, Orangeburg, New York.

Monday, May 27th, 2024: Blauvelt, 12:00 p.m. Blauvelt Lions Club Memorial Day Ceremony in Lions Park, followed by light refreshments.

Monday, May 27th, 2024: Spring Valley, 1:00 p.m. Anthony Moscarella American Legion Post 199 in conjunction with the Village of Spring Valley invite you to observe Memorial Day with our local veterans. This event will be held under the Mayor of Spring Valley Honorable Alan M. Simon. The Memorial Day service will be at Village Hall, Spring Valley, New York. Roll call and Rifle Salute for Spring Valley Military persons who were killed in war action.

Thursday, May 30th, 2024: Traditional Memorial Day
Memorial Day Watchfires hosted by the Vietnam Veterans of America. All the ceremonies will begin at 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. The fires will be lit at Midnight and burn until midnight May 30, 2024, a period of 24 hours. The four Watchfires locations are as follows in Rockland County:
• Bowline Point Park in the town of Haverstraw.
• Eugene Levy Memorial Park, town of Ramapo, on Route 45, Pomona, NY.
• Piermont Pier in Piermont, NY (East end of the Piermont Pier)
• Clausland Mountain, town of Orangetown (at the top of the mountain).
Most of the Watchfires have Honor Guards and Rifle Salute Teams from the local town Police Departments or VVA Chapter 333.

Friday, May 31st, 2024: Stars and Stripes Club hosting an honorary veteran breakfast at 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. at the Clarkstown High School South Cafeteria. Please RSVP to 914-589-2260.

Saturday, June 1st, 2024: VVA Chapter 333 will hold their Annual Pig Roast on Saturday, June 1st starting at noon. Set-up help is always welcome at 8:00 a.m.

Mourning the Loss of Councilman Mark Woods
SPECIAL STATEMENT FROM TOWN OF CLARKSTOWN SUPERVISOR GEORGE HOEHMANN

“It is with deep sadness that I announce the unexpected passing of Town of Clarkstown Councilman Mark Woods from an apparent heart attack at the age of 54. Councilman Woods was elected just this past November to represent Ward 1. He was a decorated retired NYPD Detective and Combat Army Veteran who served in Afghanistan. A graduate of the Citadel, from an early age Mark chose service to others as his life’s calling. Beyond his town government position, Councilman Woods was also currently serving as Director of The Joseph P. Dwyer Veteran Peer Services at Bridges, a non-profit in Rockland County. The entire Town of Clarkstown mourns Councilman Woods and offers prayers and deepest sympathies to his wife Jeanne, son Ray, daughter Maggie, his mother, family and friends.

The flags at Town Hall, all Town buildings, and parks have been ordered to half-staff. A small memorial, with a condolence book, has been set up in the Town Hall Auditorium and will be open during normal business hours starting Monday, May 20th for those who wish to pay respects to Councilman Woods. Service arrangements will be forthcoming and announced some time next week.

The family is requesting privacy at this time. Please respect that and refer any questions to the Town of Clarkstown Supervisor’s Office.”

Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter #333 -- monthly meeting is held on the first Thursday of each month, at Kearsing-Edwards American Legion Post #1600, 20 Station Road, Pomona, New York 10970. The Board will meet at their usual time of 6:30 p.m. with full membership meeting to start promptly at 7:30 p.m. Veterans from all eras are welcome.

VVA 333 will hold their usual monthly meeting on Thursday, June 6th, 2024. 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 starting at 7:30 p.m.

Here is the Zoom info for the next meeting:
JOHN MASTANDREA, VVA #333 President, is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: R.C. VVA 333 Zoom
Date and Time: Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
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Also check out the VVA #333 website created and maintained by Debby Frank. Below is a link to lots of great information such as: V.A. Info, Officers and Past Presidents, Fallen Heroes, Our Members Then, Members in Action, Veteran of The Year, RockVets Newsletters, Watchfires, Pig Roast. Then, under the Column "MORE" on the upper far right side, Momentos at The Wall, Handcycles Program, 529 Educational Program, Merchandise, Jerry Donnellan -- Founder of Chapter 333, Scholarships, Applications, Gene Sullivan Service Award, VVA National Convention, 30th Anniversary of Chapter 333, Street dedication ceremony for one of Rockland's KIAs, James Margro, and so on. Much thanks to Debby Frank for maintaining the website.

And for those who have not done so yet, please send a picture of yourself in uniform so Debby can add it to the VVA website. Send photos to EJF308@aol.com.
The VVA #333 website address is: http://vva333.com

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

Dwyer Vet-to-Vet Events and 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 get walking!

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

Bob Hope Division - Montrose VA Hospital

Our next monthly trip to the NYS Veteran’s Nursing Home will be on Saturday May 25, 2024

We will muster (meet) in the lobby at 1230hrs (12:30 P.M. for you civilians.)

Thereafter, we will go to the wards and bring the wheelchair patients to Jackie Gleason Show. We need all hand on deck so the patients can get to the shows. Any youths you can bring to the Nursing Home will receive a letter stating their Community Service.

This is a great way for you to help and entertain disabled Veterans. Without us helping them, many would be unable to attend the show.

Please NOTE: New Police procedures at the facility. Have a VA ID or Drivers license ready when you approach the gate.

The NYS Veterans Nursing home is located at: 2090 Albany Road, (Route 9) Montrose, NY 10548
For further information, contact Chip Hayes via email at: Chip1440@lawyer.com

Commandant
Bob Hope Division

Free Lifetime National Parks Passes for Veterans and Gold Star Families: Do You Have Yours Yet?

Do you like seeing the most beautiful parts of the U.S.A.? Are you a U.S. veteran or a Gold Star family member? Then you probably already know you can get a free lifetime entrance pass for federal parks and recreation sites nationwide. If not, what are you waiting for?

The pass, an expansion on the annual free pass for currently serving troops and their families, in November 2022 began granting free access to about 2,000 parks and lands managed by the National Park Service; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; U.S. Forest Service; Bureau of Land Management; Bureau of Reclamation; and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, according to an announcement on the park service website. It also gives discounted amenity fees in some locations.

While not every park or visitor area requires an entrance fee, many do. For example, Yosemite National Park in California charges a $35 entrance fee per vehicle, while Craters of the Moon National Monument charges $20. Other locations charge for entering museum or curation areas in the visitor center. For instance, the Begich, Boggs Visitor Center in the Chugach National Forest, Alaska, charges $5 per adult to access a film and exhibits.

Those fees are waived for holders of the lifetime pass, as well as those with the free active-duty America the Beautiful military pass or other passes sold or awarded by the agencies.

The pass for veterans and Gold Star families covers the holder and any accompanying passengers in a private vehicle at sites that charge per car, or the pass owners and up to three adults age 16 and over at sites that charge per person.

The lifetime pass program does not exclude veterans with so-called "bad paper" discharges. To get the pass, veterans must submit one of the following:

Unexpired Department of Defense Identification Card (DD Form 2, DD Form 2765, or Next Generation USID replacement)
Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC)
Veteran ID Card
Veteran designation on a state-issued U.S. driver's license or identification card

To receive a pass visit a National Parks or parks and land agency store or staffed fee kiosk, or order via the U.S. Geological Survey store. Passes ordered online carry a $10 processing and shipping fee. Passes received in person are free.

Gold Star family members can receive the pass by presenting a self-verification form certifying they are the next of kin to a military member killed during service overseas. The form includes a signature block and confirmation that the user is an "eligible next of kin (NOK) of a member of the United States Armed Forces who lost his or her life in qualifying situation."

No other identification or proof is required for Gold Star family members who want to get a lifetime pass.

Military.com | By Amy Bushatz
Updated March 29, 2024 | Published November 09, 2022
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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

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.

Seasonal Workers
The Town of Clarkstown, Department of Engineering and Facilities Management is hiring seasonal employees (April to October 2024). Must be 18 years old and willing to work days, nights, weekends if necessary. Job duties include: grounds keeping and general maintenance. If interested email Ron Gaglione at: r.gaglione@clarkstown.org

BRIDGES of Rockland County
BRIDGES is looking for Per Diem drivers to support local veterans. Job requirements include maintaining a valid license, be flexible for the days/times may vary, and be respectful to our Veterans/individuals with disabilities they will be transporting. The job could be 5-25 hours per week. Interested candidates may submit resumes to Sue Cibirka at scibirka@bridgesrc.org or call at 624-1366 ex 101.

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.

Furniture Medic
Furniture Medic is a nation-wide company specializing in wood furniture and cabinet repair and finish restoration. Visit www.woodlordrestorations.com to get a better idea of the services we provide. Our Chestnut Ridge location covers the greater NY and NJ area, serving the commercial, residential, and insurance markets. We currently have an opening for a Cabinet Maker with strong prior experience. See the attached Cabinet Maker & Installer flyer for more information.

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 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 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 enjoy. 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