RockVets Newsletter - November 2024

VA Hudson Valley Healthcare System
As we approach Veterans Day, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude for your service and sacrifice. Your dedication to our country is inspiring and deserves to be celebrated. We are excited to invite you to a special event that will take place on both campuses:

On November 5 from 1:00 -2:00 PM in our Multipurpose Room (Building 19, Room 100) at Castle Point.
On November 7 from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM in our Director's Social Hall (Building 15, Room 16) at Montrose.
Join us for this camaraderie, refreshments, and recognition of your invaluable contributions.

Whether you are a Veteran, a family member, or a supporter, we welcome everyone to celebrate. For parking, please ask the officer at the gate for directions.

Wednesday, November 6th, 2024: Emergency Preparedness Class
Palisades Center Mall, Adler Room, 4th Floor
1000 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack, New York 10994
To Register visit: http://prepare.ny.gov
With severe weather events on the rise, it’s crucial that New Yorkers are equipped to handle potential disasters. The NY Citizen Preparedness Training Program provides the knowledge and resources needed to prepare, respond, and recover from both natural and human-made emergencies.
This comprehensive training introduces essential skills for effectively managing disaster scenarios, covering everything from creating a family emergency plan to assembling vital supplies. Participants will receive expert guidance on how to stay safe, minimize risks, and return to normalcy as quickly as possible following an event.
Each family that attends will receive a complimentary preparedness kit to support your readiness journey. Stay informed. Stay prepared. Join us in building a more resilient New York.

Thursday, November 7th, 2024: VVA #333 Monthly Meeting. Please note that the monthly meeting times have changed. The regular membership meeting will begin at 5:00 p.m. The VVA #333 Board of Directors will meet at 4:00 p.m. You can find other details and zoom link information further down in the RockVets newsletter.

Friday, November 8th, 2024: Join us for our Veteran’s Game Day Social Luncheon on November 8th, 2024 (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! Call 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

November 8th, 2024: TWENTY-NINTH ANNUAL ROCKLAND COUNTY MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY LUNCHEON. DATE: Friday November 8, 2024

1130-1230 Cocktail and Sea Story Hour (CASH BAR) Lunch at 12:30
Krucker’s Catering and Picnic Grove
81 Call Hollow Road, Pomona, NY (845) 354-9832
Prime Rib of Beef, Lemon Salmon, or Chicken Marsala, Wine for Toast, Beer on Tables at Luncheon, Birthday Cake and Coffee
Checks must be received by October 31, 2024 for door prize eligibility
$50.00 per person in advance. Make checks payable to: Rockland MCL $55.00 AT THE DOOR
Spouses, Companions and Friends Welcome
Please enter the entree preference of each person on the Door Prize ticket
WWII and Korean ERA Veterans are our guest but they must mail in Door Prize Ticket SO THAT WE CAN PROPERLY PLAN. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT WE HAVE YOUR RESERVATION BY OCTOBER 31
Please send your CHECK and DOOR PRIZE ticket to:
Rockland County Marine Corps League 20 Station Road
Pomona, New York 10970
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>CUT OFF AND MAIL WITH YOUR CHECK<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
DOOR PRIZE TICKET
Rockland County Marine Corps League 249th MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY LUNCHEON
NAME:__________________________________________ # OF ADDITIONAL GUESTS__________________ ADDRESS:________________________________________________________________________ TELEPHONE #:____________________ DOB (Marines only For Cake Cutting Ceremony)____________ Email Address______________________________ WWII or Korea VET?_______________
Entree:______ PRIME RIB OF BEEF ______ LEMON SALMON______ CHICKEN MARSALA Take a Marine to Lunch ( ) @ $30.00 each
(PLEASE SELECT AN ENTREE CHOICE FOR EACH ATTENDEE)
The take a Marine to lunch program will help to partially defray our cost to invite active duty Marines to our celebration. Thank you for your generosity.

November 4th through November 8th, 2024: Vietnam Memories, Stories Left At The Wall Program for fall & spring 2024-25. Tappan Zee High School, 15 Dutch Hill Road, Orangeburg.

Sunday, November 10th, 2024: 10:00 a.m. - Vietnam Veterans Orangeburg Memorial Ceremony honoring our veterans. The Memorial is located at Veterans Memorial Park, Hunt Road in Orangeburg, New York 10962.

Sunday, November 10th, 2024: The Rockland County Coordinating Council Veteran of the Year Ceremony will be held at 12:00 Noon in front of the Rockland County Court House on Main Street in New City, New York 10956.

Tuesday, November 12th, 2024: Join the St. Thomas Aquinas College community in celebrating our Veterans. We will be sponsoring a HOST A VETERAN FOR LUNCH event on Tuesday, November 12 at 12:30pm at the McNelis Dining Hall on the campus of St. Thomas Aquinas College. Please come to campus and celebrate with us to recognize the bravery, sacrifice, honor, commitment, and patriotism of U.S. veterans. Veterans are the backbone of American independence and democracy. We have a series of programming scheduled to honor and celebrate our Veterans with this luncheon being the pinnacle offering.

How do you register:

Veterans - please join us for lunch, you are our guests. Please register appropriately.
Students, Faculty, and Staff - please join us for lunch to honor our special guests. Please register appropriately.
Alumni, Parents, and Friends - we invite you to join this special luncheon as well, we ask you to register, and consider sponsoring a Veteran.

For the week leading up to and following Veterans Day, you will see a bevy of American Flags in front of St. Thomas Aquinas College on Route 340 - also known as Doc Schelin Memorial Highway. We place these flags as a gesture to recognize our Veterans, those who serve, sacrifice, and protect. When you drive up and down 340 and see these flags, it will be emotional, powerful, and inspirational - these are the same emotions we feel when we reflect on what our Veterans have done for our country, families, and the world. Come one, come all - let's salute our Veterans in a VERY SPECIAL way!
Many thanks,
The Offices of the President, Institutional Advancement, and Student Affairs
Register today https://stac.edu/alumni-and-friends/lunch-with-a-veteran/

Tuesday, November 12, 2024: Blood Drive Helps to Save Lives
8am – 2pm at North Rockland High School
106 Hammond Rd., Thiells NY 10984 Annex Gym
To make an appointment: Call 800-933-2566 or
Click Here: https://donate.nybc.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/318536

Saturday, November 16th, 2024: Salute Saturdays with Heroes, Cowboys & Companions
CWV Post 1937 at 161 Center Street in Pine Bush, New York
3rd Saturday of the month for Active Duty, Veterans & First Responders
Time: 1000-1300
Enjoy snacks, socialize and learn to do your own canning & sauerkraut making!
November 16th, Canning, Preserving & Sauerkraut making
* Make your own Jam or Jelly then learn how to preserve it.

Make your own Salsa then learn how to "can it."
Make your own jar of sauerkraut to take home to allow to ferment.

*Please RSVP - Contact us. Dwayne and Jacque 845-869-5336 (Call or text)
heroesandcowboys@gmail.com
http://www.heroescowboysandcompanions.com

Monday, November 25th, 2024: 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. "Thank You For Your Service" Radio Live Marc Carlo, Director of Veteran Peer Services Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program, is on the airwaves hosting a radio show on WRCR 1700 AM. The show will air once a month on the 4th Monday at 9:30 a.m. Veterans can call in and ask questions about Veterans issues. The call-in number is: 845-429-1700. Marc will discuss Veteran issues and events in and around Rockland County. Please tune in to the show on 4th Monday of each month at 9:30 a.m. on WRCR 1700 AM radio or access the show live on WRCR's website: https://www.wrcr.com.
You can also access previously recorded episodes/podcasts on the following link:
https://www.bridgesrc.org/programs-services/vet2vet/ or https://open.spotify.com/episode/43jD5NLPAPdTQdi9tz5Ngp
For further information, get in touch with Marc Carlo, Director of Veteran Peer Services, Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program, “Vet to Vet” at Email: mailto:mcarlo@bridgesrc.org / (Office) (845) 624-1366 ext 104 / Cell (845) 521-9440

Saturday, November 30, 2024: From Chip Hayes -- Montrose VA Nursing Home.
We will muster (meet) in the lobby at 1200hrs (12 P.M. for you civilians).

Thereafter, we will go to the wards and bring the wheelchair patients to a Bob Hope Christmas 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

Wednesday, December 4th, 2024: The North Rockland Veterans Buffet and Winter Concert will be on Wednesday, December 4th at 5:00 p.m. Veterans and a guest are invited to have dinner and dessert, followed by North Rockland High School's Winter Concert starting at 7:00 p.m. Please RSVP to Kathleen Sengen (845) 942-3304 or Patty O'Sullivan (845) 942-3321.

Please check your local Towns and Villages for their Veterans Day Services. This is what we have so far.

November 8th, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon: Town of Orangetown Celebrates Our Heroes. Veterans Drive-By Lunch at Town Hall. All Veterans and Active Duty Military from the Town of Orangetown only are welcome to receive a boxed lunch. You must RSVP by November 5th with your name and phone number to VETERAN@ORANGETOWN.COM. LIMITED LUNCHES ARE AVAILABE.

November 8th, 2024 at 11:30 a.m.: 29th Annual Rockland County Marine Corps Birthday Luncheon, Krucker's Catering and Picnic Grove, 81 Call Hallow Road, Pomona, New York. Call 845-354-9832 for further information or to sign up. Fee is $50.00 per person in advance or $55.00 at the door. All are welcome. Further details above in Upcoming Events section.

November 9th, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.: Congers VMA's Annual Ceremony will take place at 65 Lake Road, Congers, New York 10920. All are welcome.

November 10th, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.: Vietnam Veterans fo America, Chapter #333 Veterans Day Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park, 81 Hunt Road, Orangeburg, New York. All are welcome.

November 10th, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.: Raymond W. DeMeola VW Post #1615, Veterans Day Observance at the Walkway of Heroes, Independence Avenue and Lester Drive, Tappan, New York. All are welcome.

November 10th, 2024 at 12:00 noon: Rockland County Veterans' Coordinating Council 2024-2025 Veteran of the Year Ceremony on the steps of the Rockland County Court House, 1 South Main Street, New City, New York 10956. All are welcome.

November 10th, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.: Frank's 34th Annual Marine Corps Birthday Party at Kearsing Edwards American Legion Post #1600, 20 Station Road, Pomona, New York 10970. All are welcome and bring a buddy!

November 10th, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. 249th Celebration of the Marine Corps and Veterans Fundraiser. Bailey's Smokehouse, 191 South Main Street, New City, New York. Proceeds from this fundraiser will support The Nanuet / West Nyack Rotary Fund which enables a donation of a car to a disabled veteran. $20.00 for veterans and $30.00 for civilians. (Food and Keg beer included while supples last.) All are welcome.

November 11th, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.: Nanuet Civil Association, Veterans Day Service at Giraudin Veterans Memorial Park (Prospect Street by the Nanuet Train Station.) Guest Speaker Alex Price, Marine Veteran. All Are Welcome.

November 11th, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.: The Village of Suffern Veterans Day Commemoration...Parade will begin at Suffern Village Hall, 61 Washington Avenue...go to Soldiers Monument on Washington Avenue for Ceremony. A BBQ will be held after, at the Suffern Community Center, 41 Washington Avenue, Suffern, New York 10901. For further information, contact Cathy Mills at cmills@suffernny.gov.

November 11th, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.: Leo Laders Post 130. Veterans Day Celebration at Calico Hill Veterans Memorial on Railroad Avenue, West Haverstraw, New York. All are welcome.

November 11th, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.: The Village of Spring Valley Veterans Day Observance at Village Hall, 200 North Main Street, Spring Valley, New York. All are welcome.

November 11th, 2024 at 11:11: VFW Post 9215 is holding a Flag Retirement Ceremony at their Post 9215, 250 Birchwood Avenue, Upper Nyack, New York. There will be food and beverages offered after the ceremony. All are welcome.

November 11th, 2024 at 12:00 noon: Buffalo Soldiers of Rockland County and Friends of Mt. Moor Cemetery Advisory Board. Veterans Day Service at Mt. Moor Cemetery (by the Palisades Mall). All are welcome.

November 12th, 2024 at 12:30 p.m.: St. Thomas Aquinas College community would like to invite all Veterans to a Free Luncheon at the McNelis Dining Hall on the campus of St. Thomas Aquinas College, 125 Route 340 Sparkill, NY. You can register at
https://stac.edu/alumni-and-friends/lunch-with-a-veteran/
or if you have questions email James Errico at jerrico@stac.edu. All Are Welcome.

November 22nd, 2024 at 10:30: Veterans Day Brunch honoring all who served. West Nyack Firehouse, 42 Strawtown Road, West Nyack, New York. Hosted by the Clarkstown South Stars and Stripes Club. RSVP to River Traitz at (914) 589-2260.

Major General John F. Hussey (Ret.) has written a book entitled, "Inside The Wire." You can check it out at this link:
https://www.amazon.com/Inside-Wire-Guarding-Prisoners-Guantanamo/dp/B0DGDNSWGW

A Note From Major General Hussey:
Since my retirement in Sept of 2022, I have met many friends and veterans who have told me that I should write a book. As with many other veterans who served, we all have various stories to tell. I believe there are many unique experiences which I had during my military career operating Enemy Prisoner of War Camps which I wanted to share.

I took what I was told to heart, and I have finally completed the book. The title is, “Inside the Wire, Guarding America’s Prisons in the Global War on Terror from Abu Ghraib to Guantanamo Bay.”

I wrote the book for two reasons. The first is to tell my own story of proudly serving in the U.S. military with some of the greatest warriors as an inspiration for anyone interested in a military career. For those who are interested in this aspect, I will discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of being a leader in any organization, particularly in combat. My second reason for writing this book is for future leaders who will have to conduct the Detention Operations mission in combat. I share my stories of overseeing what the military calls Detention Operations (DO) Camps. I served at two of the most important prisoner of war (POW) camps during the Global War on Terror, now referred to most often as Enemy Prisoner of War (EPW) camps that the U.S. has had in its recent history, Abu Ghraib and Guantanamo.

I hope you take the time to read the book and learn about leadership and building functional teams on the run. I am proud of the people I served with and truly appreciative to those who took the time to mentor me and make me a better leader and person. I truly believe there is something for everyone to learn from this book.
https://www.amazon.com/Inside-Wire-Guarding-Prisoners-Guantanamo/dp/B0DGDNSWGW

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. It has also been decided to hold meetings earlier in the evening. Therefore, the VVA #333 Board of Directors will now meet at 4:00 p.m. with full membership meeting to start promptly at 5:00 p.m.

VVA 333 will hold their usual monthly meeting on Thursday, November 7th, 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 5:00 p.m.

JOHN MASTANDREA is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
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Also check out the VVA #333 recently revised 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, 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 WELLNESS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES FOR VETS

Friday, November 8th, 2024: Veteran’s Game Day Social Luncheon: November 8th, 2024 (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! Call 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

Monday, November 25th, 2024: From 9:30 to 10:30 am - "Thank You For Your Service" Radio Live : Marc Carlo, Director of Veteran Peer Services Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program, is on the airwaves hosting a radio show on WRCR 1700 AM. The show will air once a month on the 4th Monday at 9:30 a.m. Veterans can call in and ask questions about Veterans issues. The call-in number is: 845-429-1700. Marc will discuss Veteran issues and events in and around Rockland County. Please tune in to the show on 4th Monday of each month at 9:30 a.m. on WRCR 1700 AM radio or access the show live on WRCR's website: https://www.wrcr.com. You can also access previously recorded episodes/podcasts on the following link: https://www.bridgesrc.org/programs-services/vet2vet/ or https://open.spotify.com/episode/43jD5NLPAPdTQdi9tz5Ngp . For further information, get in touch with Marc Carlo, Director of Veteran Peer Services, Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program, “Vet to Vet” at Email: mcarlo@bridgesrc.org / (Office) (845) 624-1366 ext 104 / Cell (845) 521-9440

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.

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

Ismael (Izzy) Quintana / Veteran Outreach Coordinator
Joseph P. Dwyer Veteran Peer Support Program
Rockland County (Vet to Vet) / Cell: (845) 587-6497

Veterans Day Discounts List

Veterans Day 2024 is Monday, Nov. 11. This 2024 Veterans Day discounts list will continue to be updated as we learn of more nationally available Veterans Day discounts, meals or other ways businesses and organizations want to give back to Veterans. These Veterans Day and year-round discounts, free meals and other programs are being shared so that Veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors are aware of all resources available to them. Offers are subject to change and may not be available in all locations. Verify with the organization offering.

This Veterans Day, whether you choose to enjoy a free meal with loved ones, visit a national park, or pick up a discounted item, take a moment to connect with fellow Veterans or engage with the community. Happy Veterans Day and thank you for your service!
*The sharing of any non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products and services on the part of VA.

2024 Veterans Day discounts and complimentary meals
Here is the 2024 Veterans Day discounts and complimentary meals list. We will add more as we receive them. View link here: Veterans Day Discounts

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.

Con Edison: New Career opportunities posted on the Con Edison website.

We have our Leadership Development Program for College Graduates as well as CO-OP positions for College Students. The Co-Ops come in three categories.
Engineering, Business, Information Technology
Please see the other positions such as Auto Mechanic, Production Technician, Customer Service Representative and Others are on our Careers Page.
James E. Christman, Senior Engagement Leader, Workforce Development
Veterans and Disabilities
917-364-0801 | christmanja@coned.com
Career Site: Careers | Con Edison
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Hiring Veterans:
Each week, we receive job announcements from employers and employment websites—including RallyPoint, RecruitMilitary, VetJobs and HireMilitary—looking to hire Veterans. This post contains links to job listings for the week of June 24, 2024. Each week, we’ll continue to post relevant and timely listings as we receive them, and for the locations listed. Check this link for further information: https://news.va.gov/135213/jobs-of-the-week-for-sept-30-2024/

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 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