New York City's Department of Veterans' Services (DVS) - formerly the Mayor's Office of Veteran Affairs (MOVA) - was officially established in 2016 by Local Law 113. DVS strives to improve the lives of all veterans and their families, regardless of discharge. This Semi-Annual Report report highlights the Departmental Mission, including how DVS plans to on connecting with the NYC Veterans Community, a description of DVS' 3 Lines of Action, the accomplishments to-date, as well as a look into the future.
FOCUS ON THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET: With the addition of more capital funding, the Department of Housing Preservation and Development is expanding its Our Space program to build housing for New Yorkers currently living in the city's homeless shelters.
This guide has been developed by the New York city Department for the Aging's Health Insurance Information, Counseling and Assistance Program (HIICAP) to help older New Yorkers better understanding the health car coverage options curently available in NYC. Topcs include Medicare Parts A and B, Medigap insurance, Medicare Advantage health plans, Medicare Part D, Medicare Savings Programs, Medicaid, and Long-Term Care Insurance.
FOCUS ON THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET: Despite an increase in the hiring of new correction officers, overtime spending by the Department of Correction has continued to climb as new policies and programs are put into place.