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Applebees' Veterans Recognition:In recognition of your service to our country, all veterans and active duty military personnel are invited to eat free at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar Restaurants this Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009. As you may recall, Applebee's launched a pilot program last year on Veterans Day offering free entrees to military service personnel and veterans. Because the response was so overwhelmingly positive, Applebee's is extending the invitation throughout the country this year. We would appreciate your help in spreading the word. Please help us share details across your various communication channels. All U.S. veterans and active duty military with proof of current or former military service will eat free at all Applebee's nationwide on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009. Proof of service includes: U.S. Uniform Services Identification Card, U.S. Uniform Services Retired Identification Card, Current Leave and Earnings Statement, Veterans Organization Card, photograph in uniform or wearing uniform. For additional details, visit: www.applebees.com/vetsday Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. We will send follow up information closer to the date. | |
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| Operation Hire: Veterans Career Fair On November 23rd from 1:00-4:00 pm head to the U.S.S. Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum at Pier 86 for Operation Hire: Veterans Career Fair.  Learn more | |
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| Social Security for Wounded Warriors Webinar On November 4th, 2009 Social Security is holding a national webinar – "Social Security for Wounded Warriors." During the webinar, you can learn more about their benefit programs and the expedited processing of disability claims available to our nation’s Wounded Warriors. The expedited process is used for military service members who become disabled while on active military service on or after October 1, 2001, regardless of where the disability occurs. Download the flyer (in PDF) | |
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| Free Legal Clinics for Low-Income Veterans The City Bar Justice Center is hosting several Free Legal Clinics for Low-Income Veterans with VA benefits issues. Volunteer lawyers will be available to meet with you to evaluate and help you fill out your disability benefits application. Appointments are required. Learn more (in PDF) | |
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| Green Cart Waiting List The NYC Dept of Health and Mental Hygiene is about to establish new waiting lists for those people interested in securing a permit to sell fresh fruits and vegetables in designated areas of New York City. Under the law signed by the Mayor, disabled veterans, disabled persons and non-disabled veterans are considered “preference groups” and would secure a better waiting list position than those not so qualified. Interested individuals can obtain this information by calling 311, by picking up a packet at the Licensing Center at 42 Broadway, 5th floor, New York, NY 10004 or by accessing the website link below. Learn more | |
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| Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation: Claims are now being accepted from Filipino Veterans eligible for one-time payments from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation (FVEC) fund. If an eligible person who has filed a FVEC claim dies before payment is made, VA will pay the surviving spouse, if any. To be considered for the FVEC benefit, a completed VA Form 21-4138 (CF), Statement in Support of Claim (FVEC), must be submitted to VA. Download the form (in PDF) | |
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| Disney World Armed Forces Salute Ticket Walt Disney World has just introduced a special Armed Forces Salute Ticket for 2009. Each qualifying Military Service member* (active duty or retired) will receive a complimentary 5-Day “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute Ticket” with Park Hopper and Water Park Fun & More options included. Learn more (in PDF) | |
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| Special Extra Earnings for Military Service Since 1957, if you had military service earnings for active duty (including active duty for training), you paid Social Security taxes on those earnings. Since 1988, inactive duty service in the Armed Forces reserves (such as weekend drills) has also been covered by Social Security. Under certain circumstances, special extra earnings for your military service from 1957 through 2001 can be credited to your record for Social Security purposes. These extra earnings credits may help you qualify for Social Security or increase the amount of your Social Security benefit. Learn more | |
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 Determine Eligibility for Social Service Benefits Using ACCESS NYC, you can screen your family for over 20 City, State, and Federal health and human service benefit programs in seven languages. You can also learn how to apply, search for office locations and partially complete and print applications for some of the programs. Learn more |
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Help the Mayor’s Office of Veterans' Affairs Promote Veteran and Military Initiatives Throughout New York City The Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City raises money to promote the general welfare of the City's residents and aid civic improvements. The Fund supports the work of many City Agencies including Veterans assisted by the Mayor’s Office of Veterans’ Affairs, Education, Parks, Health, Transportation, and Cultural Affairs, and raises funds for many quality of life initiatives. Learn more |
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