RockVets Newsletter April 2026

Editorial by Jerry Donnellan -- April 2016
This was written 10 years ago. The Veterans Medical Clinic has now been operating for the past 30 years.

We have just celebrated the 20th Anniversary of the VA Clinic, now located at 345 North Main Street in New City. Many people may not know the whole history of the clinic.

The beginnings of the Clinic were in the early 1990’s when then-County Executive John Grant, allowed us to negotiate with the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) and we opened what was then called an Agent Orange Clinic, at the Health Center in Pomona.

Basically, they simply gave a fairly standard physical to those of us who served in Vietnam to see if, and to what degree, we were affected by Agent Orange and add their names to the registry. Still under the Grant administration we opened it up to veterans of all eras so all veterans were able to get a good physical.

Then, in early 1996, a full-service Clinic was opened under the Vanderhoef administration. This was the first of its kind anywhere to combine the County resources, a.k.a., the Pomona Health Complex, and the VA staff and expertise in one place. This Clinic became, almost overnight, a phenomenal success.

Prior to the Clinic opening, there were roughly 250 veterans in Rockland County who used the out-patient services of the VA – the reason being that they would have had to travel to Montrose, Castle Point, or the Bronx in order to get services, and many of our veterans then, as now, were aging and not inclined to do that.

During the first year of the Clinic’s operation that number went from 250 veterans to over 6,000 veterans being seen – and that’s not an exaggeration. The success was such that the VA opted to get its own commercial real estate in the County. It was then that the Clinic moved to 20 Squadron Boulevard where our offices are now.

The Clinic continued to grow to the point where they needed to relocate yet again, to 345 North Main Street in New City. Our Clinic was used as the blueprint for Clinics across the country. The first one being part of our Health Complex here in Pomona, then Squadron Boulevard.

Now there are roughly 1000 of these VA Clinics across the country, commonly known as CBOCs.
I think we can all be very proud of the fact that the first one came to be right here with our County government and the DVA working together to make life better for our veterans. I’m happy to say that the spirit continues today with County Executive Ed Day, making sure we can do what we can for our veterans. The Clinic is forever expanding and now among other specialties they are offering physical therapies – and it continues to grow.
So, thanks to everyone who has had anything to do with this success and I think we’ve got a little bit of bragging rights right here.

The Veterans Medical Clinic serves thousands of local veterans every year. There are also now 1400 local community clinics throughout the United States....Jerry Donnellan's efforts with the VA enabled Rockland County to be the first of its kind.

Here is a link to their New City, New York website:
https://www.va.gov/hudson-valley-health-care/locations/new-city-va-clinic/

Saturday, April 4th, 2026: Upcoming Camp Shanks Museum Hours
https://www.orangetown.com/document/camp-shanks-museum/

Available for private tours. Please call (845) 304-6809
Saturday, April 4th, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The Camp Shanks Museum is open to the public. Admission is free.
The Camp Shanks Freedom Trail memorializes the sacrifice of the nearly 1.3 million soldiers that passed through Camp Shanks. The trail marks the route that soldiers took from Camp Shanks to the Piermont Pier so that others can follow in their footsteps. Click HERE for map. Many thanks to the hard work of Eagle Scout, Michael Hanebuth, Troop 2055 Blauvelt, NY for building the trail and creating the detailed map.
https://www.orangetown.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Camp-Shanks-Freedom-Trail-Guide-and-Map-V5.-Final-Draft-1.pdf

Friday, April 10th, 2026: Veteran's Game Day Social Luncheon 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. See further details below.

Thursday, April 16, 2026: Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter #333 April meeting will be on April 16th, 2026. The VVA Board of Directors meets at 6:30 p.m. and 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 10970.

May 15th to 20th: Suffern Middle School Vietnam Memories program presented by members of Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter #333.

Last month members of Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter #333, presented their Vietnam Memories program at Felix Festa Middle School. Dates for the upcoming sessions at Suffern Middle School are May 15th, 2026 through May 20th, 2026.

This photo was taken at the March 2026 Felix Festa Middle School program. There are a few Chapter members who attended previous sessions but could not make the March presentation. The young lady on the left is Michelle Contreras. Her father was an Army doctor and her mother was an Army nurse. They met and fell in love at the 93rd Evac Hospital in Long Binh. She loves coming to these sessions and telling the story about her parents.

Here is some history on the origin of the Rockland County presentations from Howard Goldin, Director of the Vietnam Memories program.

In 2000 Peter Medina, a member of Chapter 333 got a call from Phil Tisi inviting him and other Veterans to see a presentation of an exciting program called Vietnam Memories, Stories Left At The Wall.   Peter and I were childhood friends and he contacted me about this and I called Jerry Donnellan, the Director of Veterans Services, RC. We went to see the presentation and was asked if we wanted to partake in part of it and we politely declined saying we wanted to see the presentation, not be part of it. It was an interactive auditorium presentation given to the students of Suffern school district. We sat in the audience speechless with tears flowing from what we were seeing, it was that powerful. We talked to the director of this program, Gary Patnosh, and asked if we could bring this to the Rockland County schools and the program was born from our witnessing this sensational, emotional, factual presentation -- the rest is history. The Jersey City University (where Gary taught) along with the Jersey City Children’s Explorer Museum asked if I would become the Rockland County Director of this program and we have been showing this to students, parents and faculty since 2000. Over 100,000 parents, teachers and students have seen this program.

A letter from a teacher at Tappan Zee High School:
Tappan Zee High School
15 Dutch Hill Road ● Orangeburg, NY 10962
(845) 680-1600 ● Fax (845) 680-1950
South Orangetown Central School District
November 2024
Dear Howard, John and Ed,
On behalf of myself, the Social Studies Department, and the entire faculty and
student body at Tappan Zee High School, thank you for everything! It was
twenty-two years ago that I first met you gentlemen, and the experience this month
was, in my humble opinion, the best overall visit that the VVA 333 and the
traveling exhibit have made to our building.  From the outset with the assemblies early Monday morning, to the folding of the flag on Wednesday of the second week, everything was truly a first class operation.  Starting with your thoughtful inclusion of Michelle McNerny and the story of her parents to Pat Dizzine’s gripping tales of his nearly two month siege, you captivated our students and our staff. You infused a sense of optimism and camaraderie that has permeated the hallways and infused our community with a sense of gratitude and a true understanding of service.  Every aspect of the week and a half visit was so carefully crafted and well thought
out. Your infusion of a Goldstar family member, as well as the varying experiences of the more than twenty-five veterans who interacted with our building were all honest, powerful, authentic and will be forever cherished.  Individuals in the building began to share thoughts with me, so I wanted to pass them along. Below are messages sent to me from staff members after your visit:

"Thank you for making this possible. I had several conversations with the
folks in the library and both the auditorium presentation and the library
discussion took me back to the 60s and 70s. It brought back many
experiences and caused me to reconnect with an old and very good friend
who I met just a week after he returned from Vietnam. That war was not very
popular and it's very nice to see some positive recognition for these veterans.
In addition, I think it is important that our students get a sense of this part of
our history. In today's world with so many distractions it is too easy to avoid
uncomfortable and messy aspects of our history. Those fellows did a
wonderful job."

"I like how it created a space for male emotions. I feel like there are often
few opportunities when males are"allowed" to show emotions. Here you
have these tough military guys all denouncing war and sharing hard
emotions, even sharing that they had a hard time sharing them. They
opened up with so many personal things just to model that vulnerability for
others. That takes strength and I found it meaningful."

"They had that older community style. In that room, it didn’t matter who the "high flyers"
and "lower achievers" were. Everyone was at risk to be called on, wear a helmet, match a picture, read a story or share an answer. It was an equalizing experience, as the military tends to be. I loved the "voluntold" concept. I have kids who don’t like to participate who were seamlessly brought in the fold simply because they wouldn’t sass an elder. I think it was
humbling and a refreshing exposure to the older generation’s values.

School was a lot different for these guys and I think some of the earnestness of that
era is worth working towards still today in our classes.  "I think everyone benefited from this. Thank you each for your service both on the battlefield but also in the schools. This program is so valuable and well done. I intended to come see them one last time but got pulled to cover
a class and missed them! For that I apologize for it was my loss! You all rock, thanks for being so cool!"

"Thanks for bringing the Vietnam Veterans to TZ. I know they had been coming for a long time previously, but that was before my time here. I was so moved by their presentation and could tell that the student body was too. They were captivated by the speakers, the letters, the video. So much so that when the bell rang no one moved. It seems like a small thing, but we all
know how eager they are to get up and go! This presentation brought the feelings of that time to life again. We got to hear the emotion in every single story. It was so well done. They have touched my life and the lives of many of the students I work with in counseling."

"Even though a thank you is not enough, THANK YOU for your service and
sacrifice"

"I cannot thank you enough for all your hard work you put into putting this together. This was a very emotional and eye-opening event. I have learned more about my Dad in these past few days than I have in my entire life. TZHS has always been very special to my father and to see how he opened up to his TZ Family - I cannot begin to put into words. Honestly, I am still
processing it all. I could have stayed in that library for hours and hours - didn't want it to end. Thank you!!!"

"Thank you to our honored veterans for bringing this important learning experience to our students and staff. We were so moved by your service, patriotism, and generosity to share these personal stories. This was one of the best school assembly programs that I have ever seen. I've already recommended it to other neighboring schools. These memories and stories
are a part of our American History that we can only learn from those that lived it. Thank you."

Once again, although words cannot express my gratitude and admiration, thank you!
Best and forever grateful,
Scott Silver
Team Leader - Social Studies Department.

County Executive's Corner

County Implementing $3 Gas Sales Tax Cap

Maximizing Value for Taxpayers

Building a Stronger Rockland Starts With the People Who Serve It

The Official Podcast of Rockland County Government is Here!

Rockland County is proud to announce the launch of the Rockland Roundtable Podcast. Tune in for the very first episode here.

The Rockland Roundtable dives into all things Rockland County—from local initiatives and economic development to parks, programs, and the people working every day to make our community stronger.

New episodes will air every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month on Youtube, Spotify, Apple, & iHeartRadio.

Have a question you'd like answered on the podcast? Submit it here.

The PTSD Treatment Decision Aid helps you find the right path

Find the PTSD treatment that’s right for you

March 29, 2026

Sadie Larsen, Ph.D

Psychologist, National Center for PTSD

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) looks different for everyone. That’s why it’s so important to talk to your clinician and find the treatment that’s right for you. The PTSD Treatment Decision Aid (PTSDTDA) helps you learn about treatment options, compare the ones you like and then use when you feel ready to talk about them with a mental health care clinician.

If you’ve just learned you have PTSD or have tried treatment before and want a new option, the PTSDTDA can help. The tool makes it easy for you to explore your options anytime, anywhere.

What is the PTSD Treatment Decision Aid?

There are many proven treatments for PTSD, including therapies and medications. The PTSDTDA is an interactive tool that can help you explore these options and choose what works best for you.

The PTSDTDA was created by VA’s National Center for PTSD to help you learn about PTSD and its treatments. You can also watch videos that explain your treatment options and find answers to questions about PTSD and treatment. This can help you feel more ready and involved in choosing your treatment.

Explore information about PTSD and PTSD treatments

The PTSDTDA shares information on PTSD treatments, like trauma-focused talk therapies and medications. You can find answers to questions about treatmentand watch videos on different topics. This includes stories from fellow Veterans, and videos of clinicians explaining different treatments.

Compare different PTSD treatment options

With the PTSDTDA, you can make your own chart to compare different treatments. You’ll see how well they work and what each one involves. By answering a few short questions, you can find the PTSD options that best match your needs and goals for PTSD treatment. For example, you can compare treatments like Prolonged Exposure (PE) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), or learn how talk therapies are different from medications for PTSD symptoms.

This information helps you weigh the pros and cons of each treatment and pick the ones that match your preferences for your personal treatment plan. Choose a PTSD treatment that’s right for you

The final step is creating a personal summary based on all the answers and personal preferences you entered in the PTSDTDA. This summary tracks your treatment preferences and any goals and questions you have that are helpful to share with your clinician.

You’ll also find ideas on how to talk to your health care clinician about your options.

Deciding is a team effort

Picking a PTSD treatment that’s right for you can feel overwhelming, which is why knowing your options and working with your clinician to plan can help. The PTSDTDA walks you through how to talk about your personal goals, preferences, and additional questions with a trusted clinician. Together, you can decide on a treatment that’s best for you.

Learn more about PTSD and PTSD treatment, find information for loved ones or access resources for clinicians.

If you’re a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, contact the Veterans Crisis Line to receive 24/7 confidential support. You don’t have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to connect. To reach responders, dial 988 then press 1, chat online at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat, or text 838255.

https://news.va.gov/145894/find-the-ptsd-treatment-thats-right-for-you/?utm_source=middle&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=VetResources&utm_id=01APR2026

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

Friday, April 10th, 2026: Veteran's Game Day Social Luncheon 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. 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 Elise O'keefe-Edson at EOkeefeEdson@VetToVetRC.org or call 845-903-2332 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.

Dwyer Vet-to-Vet Wellness Activities
THE ROCKLAND COUNTY JOSEPH P. DWYER
VETERAN PEER SUPPORT PROGRAM
WEEKLY WELLNESS ACTIVITIES

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 are walking.

Semper Fi,

"Li"

Elise O'Keefe-Edson, Veteran Outreach Coordinator

Joseph P. Dwyer Vet to Vet Peer Support Program, Rockland County, New York
Cell: (845) 903-2332

VVA #333 Monthly Meetings
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.

The next meeting will be held on Thursday, April 16th, 2026
The VVA Board meets at 6:30 p.m. and 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 10970

Also, check out the new website for VVA #333. Edits are still being made but you can already find a lot of information on it. See it here: https://vva333.org

VA Contact Numbers

For any questions or requests,1-800-MyVA411 (1-800-698-2411) is always the right number.
Veterans Crisis Line: 988 and press 1 , Chat, or Text 838255
Vet Centers: 1-877-927-8387
Homeless Veteran Resources: 1-877-424-3838 or Chat
Ask VA
Schedule a 1-on-1 Appointment with a VA Benefits Expert
Find a VA facility near you

For non-urgent questions, you can reach VA using the VA Health & Benefits App or MyHealtheVet secure messaging to schedule an appointment, refill prescriptions, and access your medical records.

Other VA benefits and services

GI Bill benefits Explore options for using GI Bill benefits to help pay for school or training, and find out what benefits you can get.
Other educational assistance programs If you’re a Veteran, Reservist, or National Guard Soldier who doesn’t qualify for the Post-9/11 GI Bill, see if you can get education benefits through other VA programs.
Home loans Apply for a Certificate of Eligibility for a VA direct or VA-backed home loan to build, buy, improve, or refinance a home.
Life insurance Explore your life insurance options and find out how to apply as a service member, Veteran, or family member.

EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS FOR VETERANS
VCS Patriot Store Direct brings high-quality, name-brand products at discounted pricing exclusively to Veterans, their families, caregivers, and VA employees.

Get the discount

https://www.vacanteen.va.gov/VACANTEEN/specialorder.asp?utm_source=middle&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=VetResources&utm_id=01APR2026

Find other Veteran exclusive deals

https://news.va.gov/85765/veteran-discounts-available-year-round/?utm_source=middle&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=VetResources&utm_id=01APR2026

Women Veterans Have a Voice at VA
A leader’s journey: Chief Veterans Experience Officer and Army Veteran Lynda C. Davis, Ph.D. A commitment to her sister Veterans Women, whether in or out of uniform, often put the needs of others before their own. Many of them are caregivers by nature and can go years without realizing how much support they need themselves. Davis wants every woman Veteran to know: You have earned every benefit VA provides. You deserve that care, and often, you need it long before you realize it. Seeking care is not a sign of weakness; it is wisdom, strength and an act of honoring your whole health, your goals and your future.
Read her story and learn more: https://news.va.gov/145846/a-leaders-journey-chief-veterans-experience-officer-lynda-c-davis-ph-d/

Women Veteran News
Share our newsletter with as many sister Veterans as you know. If you received this newsletter from someone else and want to stay in touch, sign up at www.va.gov/womenvet and follow us on Facebook and X @VAWomenVets and on Pinterest @DeptVetAffairs.

VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on blood pressure, skin cancer and pain
VA’s Office of Research and Development recently published three News Briefs highlighting research findings on a pilot program to help Veterans lower their blood pressure, a potential treatment for skin cancer and the benefits of complementary health therapies for chronic pain.
https://news.va.gov/145737/va-research-blood-pressure-skin-cancer-pain/

Explore VA's Education Series Webinars

These webinars are designed to help Veterans, Servicemembers, and their families maximize the educational benefits offered by the VA.
Watch ANYTIME and learn more: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY7mRNUcQyMQrXzpbOcdQp8gyAR456sJ3

VETERANS SERVICE AGENCY
20 Squadron Boulevard, Suite 101
New City, New York 10956-5258
Phone: (845) 638-5244 Fax: (845) 638-5730
Email: BranamS@co.rockland.ny.us
Susan Branam, Director

Our office has a Food Pantry for veterans and surviving spouses. We will gladly accept donations. Items can be dropped off during business hours, Monday - Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Our current wish list:

Protein Drinks
Sports Drinks
Peanut butter
Canned chili Jelly
Hot cocoa packets
Laundry detergent
Kitchen bags
Mayonnaise
Pretzels
Cookies/Crackers
Sponges
Dish soap
Cans of coffee
Canned fruit
Canned salmon
Canned Tuna and Spam
Pudding cups (non-refrigerated)
Rice
Pasta sauce
Aluminum Foil
Ziploc bags
Popcorn
Parmesan cheese
Cooking oil (not large)
Body wash
Socks (new)

Thank you!
*We cannot accept clothing at this time.

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.

VA: Hiring Veterans

Manage your career and employment benefits

Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for March 30, 2026

Each week, we receive job announcements from employers and employment websites seeking to hire Veterans. This post includes links to job listings for the week of Mar 30, 2026. We will continue to post relevant and timely listings as we receive them for the locations listed.

https://news.va.gov/145911/hiring-veterans-jobs-week-march-30-2026/

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

Rockland County Department of Personnel has other job opportunities. Check out their website here: https://www.rocklandcountyny.gov/departments/personnel

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

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 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