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NYC Veteran and Military Community Survey

In 2021, the New York City Department of Veterans' Services conducted a survey to help NYC policymakers identify potential service gaps and better understand the needs of the veteran community.

Review preliminary results from the NYC Veteran and Military Community Survey

Review the NYC Veteran and Military Community Survey full report and findings

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

DVS FOIL Officer
Emily Jagroop

DVS FOIL Appeal Officer
Glenda Y. Villareal

All FOIL Requests should be submitted in writing through Open Records Portal:

Submit a FOIL Request Application Online

For appeal process or additional information, please email us at FOIL@veterans.nyc.gov

Local Laws

  • Local Law 27 (Disability Service Facilitators)
    Under Local Law 27 of 2016, New York City agencies are required to appoint a Disability Service Facilitator to comply with and carry out their responsibilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act and other federal, state, and local laws, as well as regulations concerning accessibility for persons with disabilities. See below for DVS Disability Service Facilitator information:

    Emily Jagroop
    Title: Disability Service Facilitator
    1 Centre Street, Suite 2213 New York, NY 10007
    E-mail: ejagroop@veterans.nyc.gov
    Phone number: (646) 889-4181

  • Local Law 30 (Language Access Implementation Plan)
    This Language Access Implementation Plan for the Department of Veterans' Services has been prepared in accordance with Local Law 30 of 2017 and outlines DVS's current and planned actions to improve access to programs and services by limited-English proficient (LEP) individuals.

    Curtis Dorval, Digital Communications Manager for DVS, is DVS's Language Access Coordinator. If you have questions or concerns related to translation or interpretation services that are provided by DVS, please email the Language Access Coordinator at cdorval@veterans.nyc.gov.

    Read the DVS 2023 Language Implementation Plan.
  • Local Law 37 requires city agencies to include a voluntary question on their service applications asking if the applicant or their household members have served in the U.S. military. It also allows applicants to consent to receiving information on veterans’ services and mandates an annual report on the collected data. Local Law 37 Form

  • Local Law 38 mandates the Department of Veterans' Services to collaborate with the Office of Community Mental Health to conduct outreach on mental health resources for veterans using media channels. It also requires a form on the department’s website for organizations to submit information on available mental health services for veterans.

  • Local Law 39 requires the Department of Veterans' Services to submit an annual report on the mental health services provided to veterans by city agencies. The report must include details on the number of veterans who sought or received these services and the methods used to communicate the services. Local Law 39 Form

    LL 39 - Annual Report on the Provision of Mental Health Services by City Agencies to Veterans – Fiscal 2024

  • Local Law 40 directs the Department of Veterans' Services to maintain an online resource tool and develop a pamphlet to assist veterans and their families in accessing services. The pamphlet will be distributed to city agencies, council offices, and community boards to inform veterans about available resources. 
  • Local Law 40 (MOUs)
    Local Law 40 of 2011 requires agencies to post certain Memoranda of Understanding ("MOUs") and similar agreements entered into among governmental agencies. See the MOU collapsible for more.
  • Local Law 44 (Annual Fiscal Reports)
    Local Law 44 requires the Department of Veterans' Services to submit to the Speaker of the Council and post to its website an annual report regarding the department's services and performance. This includes a list and description of the services provided by the department, functional titles, number of employees in said titles, and summary of responsibilities:

    LL 44 - Annual Report Fiscal 2023
    LL 44 - Annual Report Fiscal 2022
    LL 44 - Annual Report Fiscal 2021
    LL 44 - Annual Report Fiscal 2020
    LL 44 - Annual Report Fiscal 2019
  • Local Law 113 (Establishes the NYC Department of Veterans' Services)
    Local Law 113 establishes the NYC Department of Veterans' Services and provides the Department with the responsibility to cooperate with federal, state, and local agencies and to inform and assist members of the armed forces and veterans, and their families in matters relating to: educational training and retraining services and facilities; health, medical, and rehabilitation services and facilities; provisions of federal, state, and local laws and regulations giving special rights and privileges to members of the armed forces, veterans, and their families; employment and reemployment services; and other appropriate matters.
  • Local Law 119 (Includes veterans as a protected class under the NYC Human Rights Law)
    Local Law 119 law includes veterans and active duty service members as members of a protected class under the NYC Human Rights Law (HRL), making it illegal for employers, landlords, and providers of public accommodations to discriminate against veterans and active military service members.
  • Local Law 120 (Requires DVS to offer assistance and services to veterans with an other-than-honorable discharge due to sexual orientation)
    Local Law 120 law requires DVS to offer assistance to veterans discharged other than honorably from the military solely on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity in upgrading their discharge papers or changing the narrative reason for their discharge. The law also extends all city benefits and services to LGBTQ veterans who have bad discharge papers solely because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. The law also requires DVS to issue discharged LGBTQ veterans a certificate of eligibility that can be used as proof that a discharged LGBTQ veteran is eligible for certain city benefits or services available to veterans.
  • Local Law 214 (Requires DVS to provide counseling services to veterans)
    Local Law 214 requires the Department of Veterans' Services to provide counseling services, including advice, evaluation, and information to veterans seeking assistance with federal, state, and city benefits that they may be entitled to based on their military service. Services are to be provided by trained staff and would be available, at a minimum, in at least one location in each of the five boroughs, including at each veterans resource center.
  • Local Law 215 (Veterans Resource Center Reports)
    Local Law 215 requires DVS to submit a report to the mayor and the speaker of the council regarding the operation of the veterans resource centers, beginning January 1st, 2020, and every six months thereafter:

    Local Law 215 Report - January 1, 2024
    Local Law 215 Report - July 1, 2023
    Local Law 215 Report - January 1, 2023
    Local Law 215 Report - July 1, 2022
    Local Law 215 Report - January 1, 2022
    Local Law 215 Report - July 1, 2021
    Local Law 215 Report - January 1, 2021
    Local Law 215 Report - July 1, 2020
    Local Law 215 Report - January 1, 2020

  • Local Law 216 (Requires DVS to maintain and update a Veteran Resource Guide)
    Local Law 216 requires the New York City Department of Veterans' Services (DVS) to maintain and regularly update a resource guide for veterans. This guide would be available on the DVS website and in written format, if requested. The guide would contain information about eligibility and the process of applying for federal, state, and city veterans' benefits, special rights accorded to veterans under the law, health programs and services, legal and housing services, small business support, educational and employment opportunities, and other available resources for veterans.

    Veteran Resource Guide (Updated 12/2021)
    Student Veteran Resource Guide (Updated 2/2022)

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

23,482

33,841

27,778

38,515

11,522

135,138

Sex

Male

21,857

30,046

25,004

34,538

10,760

122,205

Female

1,625

3,795

2,774

3,977

762

12,933

Age

18 to 34 years

1,966

3,003

2,335

3,859

629

11,792

35 to 54 years

5,153

6,755

5,916

7,999

1,829

27,652

55 to 64 years

5,716

6,518

4,373

5,873

1,628

24,108

65 to 74 years

4,975

7,992

4,845

9,046

3,471

30,329

75 years and over

5,672

9,573

10,309

11,738

3,965

41,257

Race and Hispanic or Latino Origin

White alone

6,676

13,940

17,090

17,329

9,437

64,472

Black or African American alone

9,533

13,356

5,459

10,522

891

39,761

American Indian and Alaska Native alone

253

381

116

209

95

1,054

Asian alone

417

1,693

860

3,799

418

7,187

Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone

0

14

0

36

0

50

Some other race alone

4,143

2,018

1,840

2,771

296

11,068

Two or more races

2,460

2,439

2,413

3,849

385

11,546

Hispanic or Latino (of any race)

9,461

5,898

5,631

8,598

1,497

31,085

White alone, not Hispanic or Latino

4,457

12,089

15,430

14,635

8,583

55,194

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

8,324

9,698

7,993

9,662

3,405

39,082

Without a disability

14,431

23,896

19,536

28,122

7,997

93,982

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

4,661

7,057

6,409

7,785

1,622

27,534

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

4,036

5,303

4,314

6,079

1,833

21,565

Vietnam era veterans

6,892

11,179

7,156

12,655

4,525

42,407

Korean War veterans

1,863

2,169

3,078

3,417

1,294

11,821

World War II veterans

380

677

1,224

1,055

289

3,625

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, 2018-2022 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