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NYC Veteran and Military Community Survey

Executive Orders

Executive Order 65 (EO 65) increases military cultural competence in hiring within city government. Under EO 65, DVS shall coordinate with DCAS to arrange for Citywide military occupational skills and specialties competence trainings directed to City Agency Personnel Officers, hiring managers, and Agency Veterans Liaisons, to increase recruitment of servicemembers, veterans and their spouses or domestic partners, in City government.

Budget

Freedom of Information (FOIL) Requests

These instructions are for FOIL requests directed to the NYC Department of Veterans’ Services only. For FOIL requests for other NYC agencies, entities, or elected officials, please contact them directly.

How do I make a FOIL request?
You may submit FOIL requests online here: https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/

FOIL requests must be in writing. Please be as specific as possible when making your request so that we can identify the records that are responsive to your request.

If you cannot complete the online submission form, you may send your FOIL request by e-mail to foil@veterans.nyc.gov or by mail to:

Records Access Officer
New York City Department of Veterans’ Services
1 Centre Street, Suite 2208
Municipal Building
New York, NY 10007

Please include your name, address, phone number, and e-mail address so that we may respond to your request.

What happens after DVS receives a FOIL request?

If your request is made using the online form, you will receive an automated response receipt.  Please note that this automated response receipt is not an official acknowledgment of your FOIL request under New York State Public Officers Law §89(3)(a). You will receive an official acknowledgment within five business days of your request with an estimate of how long it will take to provide the requested records. If your request is made by mail, you will receive an official acknowledgment within five days of our receipt of your request.

What are the costs/fees associated with making a FOIL request?

We will provide copies of the requested records to you in electronic form by e-mail for no charge.  If you would like hard copies of the records, there is a charge of 25¢ per page, which must be paid before we release the requested records. A check for the applicable fee should be made payable to “NYC DVS” and mailed to:

New York City Department of Veterans’ Services
Attn: FOIL
1 Centre Street, Suite 2208
Municipal Building
New York, NY 10007

What can I do if my request is denied in whole or in part?

State Law exempts certain records from disclosure. The Records Access Officer may deny your request, in whole or in part, if it falls under these exemptions. If you disagree with the Records Access Officer’s denial of your request, you may appeal by sending a letter to:

FOIL Appeals Officer
New York City Department of Veterans’ Services
Office of the General Counsel
1 Centre Street, Suite 2208
Municipal Building
New York, NY 10007

Additional data from New York City agencies can be found on the New York City Open Data portal.

Inter-Agency Document Review Protocol: Ensuring Compliance, Confidentiality and Transparency

Upon receiving the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request, our office promptly identifies responsive agency records that may contain information that is exempt from disclosure.

If a FOIL request seeks records originally provided to DVS by another New York City or State agency, DVS may need to consult with that agency. To ensure compliance with FOIL and to uphold transparency, we will request that the providing agency review the records within five (5) business days and provide proposed redactions, if any, along with a detailed explanation for the proposed redactions, including citations to applicable law(s) that support the proposed redactions. DVS retains the right to reject any proposed redactions if it does not agree that the redactions are proper under FOIL.

Local Laws

Mayor's Management Report

The Mayor's Management Report (MMR) provides an opportunity for NYC to develop outcome targets and to measure the effectiveness of government policies and procedures. The report serves as a detailed breakdown of government activities and services; a quantitative statement of objectives and aspirations; and an unvarnished measure of government performance. The MMR offers the public an opportunity to evaluate agency effectiveness and efficiency in meeting the central needs of New Yorkers in such areas as safety, education, housing, health and human services, public infrastructure, and open space.


MOUs

Local Law 40 of 2011 requires agencies to post certain memoranda of understanding and similar agreements ("MOUs") entered into among governmental agencies.
DVS DCAS Functions
NYCHA DVS HUD-VASH Continuum
HPD DVS HUD-VASH Continuum

NYC Council Committee on Veterans

The Committee on Veterans has jurisdiction over matters relating to New York City's Department of Veterans' Services and other veteran-related issues.

NYC Open Data

NYC Veteran Owned Businesses

The dataset is a directory of self-reported Veteran Owned Businesses in New York City. Each record/row represents information submitted by Veteran business owners or majority owners in theses businesses. The businesses represent a cross-section of industries such as construction, restaurants, photographers, gardening, and office supplies. It also includes key business contact information as well as a list of a business’s city and state certifications.

Department of Veterans’ Services Cases

The dataset is cases managed by NYC DVS for service, care or resources supported via VetConnect, phone, in-person, postal mail or electronic mail. This is a compilation of the agency's cases which is assistance requests. Each record represents a requested submitted by client for service, care or resource. This dataset provides information on the issues, concerns, and service needs that veterans, service members, and their families have sought assistance for.

Department of Veterans’ Services Clients

The dataset is a compilation of the agency's client demographics that is collected through case management system. Each record represents a client's record handled by the DVS Direct Services. This dataset provides information on demographics such as gender, race, ethnicity, marital status, gross monthly income, military affiliation, current status, branch, discharge type, and current client address postal code. This will be updated yearly on calendar basis.

Data About NYC Veterans

 

Bronx

Brooklyn

Manhattan

Queens

Staten Island

NYC Total

Civilian population 18 years and over

21,088

31,586

24,063

35,435

10,589

122,761

Sex

Male

19,350

27,756

21,464

31,590

9,822

109,982

Female

1,738

3,830

2,599

3,845

767

12,779

Age

18 to 34 years

1,845

2,729

1,839

3,550

672

10,635

35 to 54 years

4,603

6,298

4,818

7,485

1,853

25,057

55 to 64 years

4,875

5,428

4,151

5,104

1,587

21,145

65 to 74 years

4,230

7,139

3,741

7,005

2,330

24,445

75 years and over

5,535

9,992

9,514

12,291

4,147

41,479

Race and Hispanic or Latino Origin

White alone

4,828

12,141

13,693

13,894

8,396

52,952

Black or African American alone

8,188

11,621

4,900

9,764

819

35,292

American Indian and Alaska Native alone

203

344

127

181

30

885

Asian alone

438

1,538

880

3,985

521

7,362

Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone

24

54

0

0

0

78

Some other race alone

3,924

2,269

1,811

2,754

370

11,128

Two or more races

3,483

3,619

2,652

4,857

453

15,064

Hispanic or Latino (of any race)

8,580

5,755

4,242

7,825

1,315

27,717

White alone, not Hispanic or Latino

3,747

11,133

13,078

12,826

7,828

48,612

Note: When focusing solely on race categories, the totals match the population total. Including the Hispanic or Latino origin results in double counting, as individuals may be counted in both their race and Hispanic or Latino categories.

Disability Status

With any disability

7,293

9,397

6,866

9,225

3,061

35,842

Without a disability

13,346

21,969

16,994

25,533

7,345

85,187

Note: The ACS provides data on disability status, but it primarily focuses on individuals for whom poverty status is determined.

Period of Service

Gulf War (9/2001 or later) veterans

4,852

7,743

5,431

8,376

2,153

28,555

Gulf War (8/1990 to 8/2001) veterans

3,719

4,888

4,034

5,059

1,562

19,262

Vietnam era veterans

5,703

10,016

6,626

11,478

3,953

37,776

Korean War veterans

1,554

1,645

1,717

2,477

1,007

8,400

World War II veterans

132

319

600

675

101

1,827

Note: The categories under period of service are not necessarily mutually exclusive. Veterans may have served in more than one period.


Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Privacy and Security

The NYC Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of any data we handle. In accordance with the NYC Office of Technology and Innovation's (OTI) Citywide Privacy Protection Policies and Protocols, DVS follows citywide standards for data privacy, sharing, and security.

Data Use and Confidentiality

DVS only shares or receives data when necessary to fulfill our mission of serving New York City’s veterans and their families. Any data sharing is governed by formal agreements that include the following safeguards:

    • Authorized Use Only: Data is accessed only by employees or consultants who need it to carry out specific duties.
    • Confidentiality: We do not share, or disclose data—especially personally identifiable information—without appropriate authorization.
    • Security: We maintain strict confidentiality and implement safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, use, or disclosure of data.
    • Compliance: All data use complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
    • Incident Reporting: If there is any unauthorized or accidental disclosure of data, it is reported and addressed immediately.

For details on how the City collects, uses and safeguards your information, please visit: NYC.gov Privacy Policy