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Veterans Benefits Services
Veteran Service Officers (VSOs) are available to assist Veterans and their families with accessing VA benefits.
Services Include:
Appointments Available
Appointments are required.
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Constituent Services
Our office provides assistance with City-related issues for residents of District 18.
Services May Include:
Appointments Required
All services are FREE and available by appointment only.
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Why Serve:
What to Expect:
Deadline: February 23
Apply: Online Form
High school students making a difference in their community are encouraged to apply for the Yankee Youth Leadership Award, recognizing leadership, service, and community impact.
Eligibility:
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Constituents can receive 50% off admission to The New York Historical using discount code FAMILY26.
Upcoming Programs:
Little New-Yorkers: Follow Chester!
Tuesday, February 10 | 3:30–4:30 PM (Ages 3–6)
A read-aloud and craft program exploring the true story of Chester Pierce, the first Black college football player to compete at a southern school, highlighting courage, teamwork, and history.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 15, 2026
NEW YORK, NY – Following today’s vote of the New York City Council, Council Member Amanda Farías was appointed Chair of the Committee on Women and Gender Equity, where she will lead the Council’s legislative and oversight efforts to advance equity, safety, and economic security for women, trans, and gender-nonconforming New Yorkers.
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January 15, 2026
New York, NY — Today, New York City marked its first official Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Day as members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated gathered at City Hall, filling its halls in the organization’s signature colors: salmon pink and apple green. Their presence symbolically “painted” City Hall in recognition of the sorority’s enduring legacy of service, scholarship, and community leadership.
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What an incredible day in Soundview! With the partnership of the Caribbean Equality Project (CEP), Phipps Neighborhoods, and a long list of generous sponsors, we were able to support over 1,300 families with fresh food, Thanksgiving staples, and essential resources. This is our annual community event, and it’s gotten bigger every year! This is what community looks like — neighbors showing up and organizations uniting to give back.
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