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| November 2023
Volume XV Issue 11
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| Happy Veterans Day! Thanksgiving Blessings to All!
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Happy Veterans Day!
Thank you to all of our veterans for your service, no matter where or when you wore the uniform of this nation. We truly appreciate all you have done for us, and all you continue to do for our community!
Please check with your local Villages and Towns as they
may have additional Veterans Day ceremonies. We included everything we could find, so look over our list of upcoming Veterans Day ceremonies, parades and events, Veteran of the Year, the Marine Corps birthday celebration, Veterans Day and Thanksgiving meals for veterans.
Wishing you all a very Happy Thanksgiving!
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Here are some upcoming events:
Thursday, November 2nd, 2023: Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter #333, monthly meeting. Board meets at 6:30 p.m. General membership meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at the Kearsing-Edwards American Legion, Post #1600, 20 Station Road, Pomona, New York 10970.
Meeting is also available through Zoom link --
Topic: Ray Furlong's Zoom Meeting
Time: November 2nd, 2023 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada). Join Zoom Meeting:
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Meeting ID: 630 567 5618
Passcode: 980722
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Meeting ID: 630 567 5618
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Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kAooTO4Vk
Friday, November 3rd, 2023: Veterans Appreciation Ceremony and lunch sponsored by the Town of Clarkstown for Clarkstown Veterans and their guests. The ceremony will start at 11:30 am at Street Community Center Promenade of Heroes, 31 Zukor Road, New City, New York. A pre-packaged lunch will be provided immediately following the ceremony. For additional information call the Clarkstown Supervisor office at 845-639-2050.
Sunday, November 5th, 2023: VVA #333 Orangeburg Memorial ceremony begins at 10:00 a.m.(muster at 9:30 a.m.). All are welcome.
Sunday, November 5th,
2023: Veteran of the Year ceremony at noon in front of the Rockland County Courthouse. Mark Woods has been selected as Veteran of the Year.
Sunday, November 5th, 2023: FRANK'S 33rd ANNUAL MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY PARTY
All Marines and Other Support Organizations will report to Kearsing Edwards American Legion Post 1600 -- 20 Station Road, Pomona, New York 10970
Events will include: Pass in Review, Chowline, Oldest and Youngest Marine
Birthday Cake Cutting, Slop Chute Prices
ALL WELCOME -- BRING A BUDDY -- SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2023 -- 1400-1800 HOURS
Monday, November 6th, 2023: Join us for the
next edition of SGTs Time. These monthly virtual presentations are open to all eras of Veterans, genders, and caregivers. Come to learn and ask questions! The Bronx Vet Center will host its next Sergeant’s Time presentation on NOV 6th @ Noon. This month we will be speaking about: Food Assistance for Veterans.
Learn About a Variety of Food Assistance Resources:
• Federal, State, and Local Programs
• Applying for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) & Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). Sergeant’s Time
November 6th, 12:00pm - 1:00pm, virtually via Webex.
Sergeant's Time registration and further information at this link:
Sgt's Time Registration and Information
Tuesday, November 7th, 2023: Election Day. Polls in Rockland County will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. For further information, visit the Rockland County Board of Elections website at: https://rocklandgov.com/departments/board-of-elections/ or call their office at 845.638.5172: Location for Board of Elections Office, 11 New Hempstead Road, New City, New York 10956. Contact them via email: voterinfo@co.rockland.ny.us
Thursday, November 9th, 2023: The Town of Orangetown would like to thank all Orangetown Veterans for their service and sacrifice by providing a free boxed lunch on Thursday, November 9, 2023 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at Veterans Memorial Park. All active duty military are welcome to receive a boxed lunch. Must RSVP by November 6th with your order to VETERAN@ORANGETOWN.COM and bring your email confirmation. Limited lunches are available. See attached flyer for details and information.
Friday, November 10th, 2023: 29th Annual Rockland County Marine Corps Birthday luncheon. Please reply asap. Friday, November 10th, 2023 from 1130-1230 Cocktail and Sea Story Hour (Cash
Bar). Lunch at 12:30. Krucker's Catering and Picnic Grove, 81 Call Hollow Road, Pomona, New York (845) 354-9832. $50.00 per person in advance. Make checks payable to Rockland MCL and mail to Rockland Marine Corps League, 20 Station Road, Pomona, New York 10970. $55.00 if you pay at the door. For further details, please see the attached link for Marine Corps Luncheon Flyer: Marine Corps Luncheon Flyer
Saturday, November 11th, 2023: Mayor Michael F. Curley and the Village of Suffern Board of Trustees
will be hosting the Annual Veteran’s Day Parade and Ceremony on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. The parade will line up at Suffern Village Hall (61 Washington Avenue, Suffern) at 11am. The Ceremony will be held at Soldiers Monument on Washington Avenue. If the weather is inclement, the ceremony will be held inside the Suffern Community Center (41 Washington Avenue). Please join us in the Suffern Community Center following the ceremony, all are invited for a buffet luncheon BBQ. All attending are asked to invite a Veteran, so we can thank them for their service to our Country. For more information – contact Suffern Recreation at 845-357-7943 or cmills@suffernny.gov
Wednesday, November 15th, 2023: New York State Senator Bill Weber will host his Veterans Advisory Council from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Kearsing - Edwards American Legion Post 1600 located at 20 Station Road, Pomona, New York 10970. Pizza and soft drinks will be served compliments of Senator Weber. RSVP at (845) 623-3627 or Weber@NYSenate.gov.
Saturday, November 18th, 2023: Town of Orangetown and Veterans Angels of Hope
THANKSGIVING -- FREE VETERANS DINNER BAGS
For Military and Veteran Families Special "Thanks to Vets" food bags will include frozen turkey, potatoes, and vegetables. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Drive through pick up at Orangetown Town Hall, 26 W. Orangeburg Road, Orangeburg, NY
Veterans
ID Card Required. RSVP TO SUPERVISOR TERESA KENNY'S OFFICE 845-359-5100 X2293 OR Email VETERAN@ORANGETOWN.COM
Sponsored by: Route 59 Interstate Toyota and People to People
Saturday, November 25th, 2023 and Saturday, December 9th, 2023: Camp Shanks Museum (2023) – Fall Hours! Saturday, November 25, 2023, 11 am – 3 pm and Saturday, December 9, 2023, 11 am – 3 pm Camp Shanks Museum commemorates the largest World War II embarkation camp on America’s East Coast. Camp Shanks is located at 20 Greenbush Road in Orangeburg (behind the Orangetown Building Department). For further information contact John Gray, Museum Director 845-304-6809 or jtgcoach@gmail.com.
Monday, November 27th, 2023: From 9:30 to 10:30 am - "Thank You For Your Service" Radio Live : Mark Woods Jr., 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. Mark 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 Mark Woods, Jr., Director of Veteran Peer Services, Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program, “Vet to Vet” Email: Mwoods@vettovetrc.org / (Office) (845) 624-1366 ext 104 / Cell (845) 521-9440
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| Mark Woods, Jr. Chosen as Veteran of the Year
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Sunday, November 5th, 2023: Veteran of the Year ceremony will be held at noon in front of the Rockland County Courthouse on Main Street in New City, New York 10956.
Mark Woods has been selected as Veteran of the Year. Congratulations, Mark, for this well-deserved honor!
Pictured above are some of the earlier
recipients of the Veteran of the Year award.
Photo was taken in November of 2017.Mark Woods, Jr. joined the New York Army National Guard when he was 17 years old. He transferred to the South Carolina National guard when he attended the Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina. Upon graduation, Mark Was commissioned as a Regular Army, 2nd Lieutenant in the Infantry. After attending Infantry school and airborne training, Mark was assigned to units in Berlin and Schweinfurt, Germany with the Berlin Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division and 1St Infantry Division. Mark was selected to be the Executive officer for a 6 month UN Peacekeeping Mission “Operation Able Sentry” in what is now Northern Macedonia. Mark left active duty in 1996 but
continued his military education through the Army Reserves.Mark continued his career with service in Corrections, the Immigration and Naturalization Service, and the New York City Police Department. Recalled to active duty in 2005, Mark was sent to the JFK Special Warfare School at Ft. Bragg and transitioned to Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations. In 2006, Mark was deployed to Tal’ Afar, Iraq as the Commander of a Civil Affairs Team assigned to governance and infrastructure. Now a Major, Mark was embedded with the Mayor and Police Chief as they reestablished the government and rebuilt the infrastructure of the city. After 1 year in Iraq, Mark returned home to continue this police service in the Intelligence Division, Vice Enforcement, Human
Trafficking team and the Joint Terrorism Task Force. Mark retired from the NYPD in 2017.Upon retirement, Mark joined the Rockland County Veterans Service Agency as the Deputy Director. Mark currently serves as the Director of the Rockland County Joseph P. Dwyer Veteran Peer Service Program at BRIDGES. Mark hosts a monthly radio show and podcast called "Thank You For Your Service" on 1700 WRCR and Spotify. Mark lives in Clarkstown with his wife, two children and two dogs.
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| Vietnam Veterans Chapter #333 Monthly Meeting
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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, November 2nd, 2023. 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. For further information, contact VVA #333 President, Ray Furlong via email: Rayfur845@aol.com.
Upcoming November meeting -- Topic: Ray Furlong's Zoom Meeting
Time:
November 2nd, 2023 at 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
To
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 630 567 5618
Passcode: 980722
One tap mobile
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+13126266799,,89202249387#,,,,*513221# US (Chicago)
Dial by your location
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+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
Meeting ID: 630 567 5618
Passcode: 980722
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kAooTO4Vk
And check out VVA #333 website created and maintained by Debby Frank. Here 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.
Also, 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
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| Joseph P. Dwyer Vet-to-Vet Events and Activities
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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: mailto: iquintana@vettovetrc.org
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| VA Caregiver Support Program Events for October
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November is National Family Caregivers Month
National Family Caregivers Month - 2023
Dear caregivers,
Happy National Family Caregivers Month (NFCM)! Each November, NFCM is observed to celebrate family caregivers nationwide. The Caregiver Support Program joins this celebration by recognizing caregivers of Veterans.
This year, CSP celebrates NFCM through the theme Year of the Caregiver – The Whole Caregiver. Through this theme, CSP aims to empower caregivers to prioritize their needs and raise awareness of the resources and services dedicated to their health and well-being. Resources like respite, Peer Support Mentoring, and Caregivers First all support the Whole Caregiver. Visit CSP's webpage for more information about resources available for Veterans' caregivers.
Our CSP teams at local VA facilities are excited to celebrate Veterans' caregivers all month with various events, workshops, and opportunities to connect with other caregivers. Here's how to get involved locally:
Find your local CSP team using our locator tool
Contact your local CSP team and ask about upcoming NFCM events
Attend your local CSP team's NFCM events!
Explore CSP's webpage to find additional information and resources.
We sincerely thank you on behalf of CSP and the Veterans you serve. Happy National Family Caregivers Month!
With gratitude,
Colleen M. Richardson,
Psy.D
Executive Director, Caregiver Support Program
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| Container Garden Challenge Honoring Women Veterans
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Barbara Giordano Foundation: For years, the Barbara Giordano Foundation has strived to provide women veterans with holistic healing modalities to manage the unique difficulties that they face, especially when returning home. Our goal is to provide access, free of charge, to proven wellness services for issues such as PTSD, MST, anxiety, depression that are either not readily available or too expensive. Visit their website here: http://giordanofoundation.org. The Foundation is located on 405
Tarrytown Road in White Plains, New York 10607.
Participate in the Container Garden Challenge and Support Women Veterans: CONTAINER GARDEN CHALLENGE HONORING WOMEN VETERANS
Create either a flower or vegetable container garden that honors women veterans.
The container can be any shape or size—it can even be a windowsill display.
Identify the plants that you are using and the reason for the selection.
Share pictures of your garden throughout the process on your various social media platforms. Explain why you are participating in this challenge.
Ask your followers and friends to Spread the word and Like your garden AND LIKE/FOLLOW THE MISSION OF THE BARBARA GIORDANO FOUNDATION by going to http://giordanofoundation.org and clicking on our Facebook and Instagram icons. Ask your followers and friends to donate ANY AMOUNT to the Foundation in the name of your garden for women veterans.
Make a donation of any amount by clicking on the "Make a Donation" button at the top of the website. REMEMBER: The Foundation is a Not-for-Profit organization and ALL SERVICES
ARE 100% FREE TO WOMEN VETERANS
AND THEN: The gardener and garden that receive the most likes and donations will
WIN A $250 GIFT CERTIFICATE
ALL applications must be submitted by NOVEMBER 30, 2023 and the contest will
close on MARCH 31. THE WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON FRIDAY, MAY 3,
2024
Apply: https://www.giordanofoundation.org/container-garden-challenge
The Barbara Giordano Foundation, Inc. mission is two-fold:
To “put a face on women veterans” and educate the public about the selfless sacrifices that women have made in in order to keep our nation safe.
To provide women veterans with holistic wellness tools that address the unique challenges they face after transitioning from military service. They are located on Tarrytown Road in White Plains, New York. View their website and find out about the work they do with women veterans: www.giordanofoundation@gmail.com (914) 686-8002
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Welcome to the VA Podcast Network
Learning new things while staying entertained has never been easier for America’s Veterans. The VA Podcasts Network offers a diverse selection of top-quality podcasts made with a Veteran community in mind.
Each podcast specializes on a different topic and covers gripping content that no Veteran should want to miss out on. Just click on the podcasts and listen to the wealth of knowledge that awaits to be heard. This week's podcast is Borne the Battle #284: Empowering Veterans with the VA Health and Benefits App. On this week's episode of Borne the Battle, host Pablo Meza spoke with Rachel Han from VA's mobile app team, who shared how VA is using apps as a digital bridge connecting Veterans to VA's benefits and services.
And don't forget Dwyer Vet-to-Vet Podcasts: Thank You for Your ServiceThank You for Your Service is a monthly
podcast focusing on Veteran issues in and around Rockland County NY and beyond. Each episode will focus on different veteran issues, have special guests, and call-in questions. The show airs live on the 4th Monday of every month at 9:30 EST on 1700 AM WRCR radio. It is also available live via the WRCR website www.wrcr.com and Spotify. To access previous and current podcasts, view this link: https://www.bridgesrc.org/programs-services/vet2vet/
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| Faces of Freedom -- Those Who Defend Our Country
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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
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| Book Proceeds Benefit Disabled Veterans
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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:
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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 -
SearchThese 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.govThe 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: Open-Competitive Examination Announcements for:Promotion Examination AnnouncementsContinuous Recruitment ExaminationsThe 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.cfmHELP Program – No Examinations RequiredThe 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/4624FedEx 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
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| Rockland County Marine Corps League
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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 the folks at the Rockland
County Marine Corps League - 845-323-8774.
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RockVets Monthly Newsletter
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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.
Our Mailing AddressNew York Vets, Inc. / RockVetsP.O. Box 387Tomkins Cove, New York 10986 Pat McGladeCo-Founder / Director
Website: http://newyorkvets.org
RockVets Newsletters: New York Vets / RockVets NewslettersEmail: mailto:NewYorkVets@gmail.com
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