James Hendon

Commissioner of @NYCVeterans & Lieutenant Colonel in the @USArmy Reserve. Proud @WestPoint_USMA grad. For services: Not monitored 24/7.

[NYC Department of Veterans' Services @nycveterans]

Last night, we joined the 50th Precinct for #NationalNightOut—celebrating community, public safety, and the people who make the Bronx feel like home.
Grateful to stand with @NYPD50Pct, community leaders, and neighbors working together to build a stronger, safer NYC. #NNO2025

[NYS Veterans @NewYorkVeterans]

🇺🇸 Honoring a True Hero 🇺🇸
Today at the Bronx VA, DVS Commissioner DeCohen & partners awarded Mr. Jose Sanchez the NYS Medal for Merit. A proud Veteran & lifelong servant of others, his courage and compassion inspire us all!
#NYSDVS #JoseSanchez #VeteranHonor #ServingAllWhoServed

[James Hendon @JamesHendonNYC]

Too many veterans miss out on the benefits they’ve earned—compensation that can mean hundreds or even thousands of dollars each month. As it says, "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge." We’re here to change that—one claim at a time.

[Hon. Vanessa L. Gibson, MPA (She, Her, Hers) @BPGibson2025]

We proudly joined with the NYC Department of Veterans Services to re-launch the Veterans Resource Center at Bronx Borough Hall. We are committed and determined to support our veterans, those who served and those who are serving, and our military families.

We look forward to this important partnership with my Administration.
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[NYC Department of Veterans' Services @nycveterans]

HAPPENING TOMORROW: 🎙️ Commissioner @JamesHendonNYC will join the 2nd Annual Military Thriving Change Forum at Georgetown University on June 12th.

The commissioner will share how New York City is empowering veterans and preparing for Homecoming of Heroes: A Ticker Tape Parade Honoring our Post-9/11 Combat Veterans, First Responders and their Families

Livestream link📺: https://t.co/JhhAamyO4k

More about 2nd Annual Military Thriving Change Forum: https://t.co/irJ9wVJyos

And visit https://t.co/8ucJz7wwNw to learn more and support.

[James Hendon @JamesHendonNYC]

RT @nycveterans: We continue to honor NYC’s fallen heroes—one tribute at a time. Two new plaques now stand at Van Cortlandt Park’s Memorial…

[NYC Department of Veterans' Services @nycveterans]

Honored to join the @NYSE Opening Bell to recognize New York City Veterans and their families. Tune-in for the moment and the interview with Commissioner @JamesHendonNYC that followed where he discussed our work to house Veterans and encourage self-identification--ensuring every veteran gets the support they deserve.

NYSE Opening Bell Moment➡️30:00
Interview w/@JamesHendonNYC ➡️ 52:37

[NYC Department of Veterans' Services @nycveterans]

This year, to mark the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, our agency will take part in events organized by the United War Veterans Council to honor and serve our Vietnam Veterans.

In addition to the full slate of activities on Saturday, March 29, in Lower Manhattan, there will be programming offered by @bvsj_inc and @NewYorkVeterans on Friday, March 28, in Brooklyn.

See flyer for details. And visit https://t.co/m2atiI33mn to sign up for the name reading, learn more about Friday's resource fair in Brooklyn, or to RSVP for the reunion lunch.

[NYC Department of Veterans' Services @nycveterans]

Committee on Veterans Hearing: Addressing the Needs of Homeless Veterans

📅Wednesday, February 19, 2025
⏰1:00 p.m.
📍 250 Broadway Committee Room 14th Floor and via Zoom

Tune-in Next Wednesday ➡ https://t.co/RxvoJ6XlBP

Register to testify➡️https://t.co/oEbVGqYBQn

[Queens Borough President Donovan Richards @QnsBPRichards]

More military veterans call Queens home than any other borough, which is why my office takes our partnership with @nycveterans as seriously as possible. Because our veterans deserve it.

Thanks to Commissioner @JamesHendonNYC for today's chat at Borough Hall about the work ahead.

[NYC Department of Veterans' Services @nycveterans]

@DeptVetAffairs statement regarding grants, loans and other financial assistance programs
Link to full release ➡️https://t.co/VZgK8lWJnp

[NYC Department of Veterans' Services @nycveterans]

More Veterans and their families are getting the support they need and deserve ‼️The latest Mayor’s Management Report (MMR) shows how our agency is stepping up to improve the lives of NYC Veterans and build trust within the community🤝

[Kristen Edgreen Kaufman @kristenknyc]

Thrilled to be published in @Newsweek on how vets can re-invigorate govt & programs like @DoDSkillbridge can help.
https://t.co/1fJKk58yLb
@NYCgov, @NYCDCAS, @nycemergencymgt, @nycveterans,. @JamesHendonNYC, @EdMermelstein, @DeptofDefense

[NYC Department of Veterans' Services @nycveterans]

Greater New York City Veteran & Military Family Summit

🗓️ Friday, September 20, 2024
⌚️ 9:00AM-3:30PM
📍 Yankee Stadium, 1 East 161st Street

Register today➡️ https://t.co/7cPt8CfwB2

See flyer below for details...

cc: @DeptVetAffairs @VAVetBenefits @BlueStarFamily @VAWomenVets

[NYC Department of Veterans' Services @nycveterans]

Clothing | Housewares| & Items Giveaway @worldwidevfs
🗓️ Friday, August 16th
⌚️ 11a-2p
📍@VABronx | 130 W. Kingsbridge Rd., Bronx, NY (Medical Center Front Entrance)

See below for details

[NYC Mayor's Public Engagement Unit @MayorsPEU]

Veterans in NYC, there's a health coverage option for you! 🫡 #GetCoveredNYC can help you find the right plan, no matter your immigration, employment, or discharge status.
Text "CoveredNYCVet" (or "SeguroNYCVet" en Español) to 55676 for a call from a specialist.
@nycveterans

[Consulate of France in New York @franceinnyc]

On Friday, 101 year old #WW2 #veteran Jack Hausman received the Legion of Honor from Acting Consul General of #France in #NewYork, Damien Laban, with @RepGraceMeng
& @JamesHendonNYC. To learn more, check out our article 👉 https://t.co/cW2RaPSYGv
@Mission80ans #DDAY #80years

[NYC Department of Veterans' Services @nycveterans]

@VetsInTech is excited to announce a VetCap Entrepreneur pitch event In NYC hosted at Withum and sponsored by JPMC.

📅 Thursday, April 18th
⏰ 6:00-8:00PM
📍 1411 Broadway 9th floor

Click the link below to register and learn more!
https://t.co/rxcX5YmCAd @eventbrite

[NYC Department of Veterans' Services @nycveterans]

‼️@VetAffairsDems Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations will hold a markup on several pieces of legislation at 9:30AM‼️

📺Tune-in:
https://t.co/A4DmJIJ2OJ via @YouTube

[NYC Department of Veterans' Services @nycveterans]

@DeptVetAffairs increases access to health care for thousands of Veterans through nationwide access sprints

“When a Veteran comes to VA, we must be able to give them the care they deserve, whenever and wherever they need it,” said @USHVHA

📄➡️https://t.co/Dd7yjVDi4e

[NYC Department of Veterans' Services @nycveterans]

EVENT CANCELLED – PLEASE READ!

Due to the continued decline in weather conditions forecast for this Saturday, the United War Veterans Council has made the difficult decision to cancel this Saturday’s Vietnam Veterans Day event.

For more info➡️https://t.co/uuijQJkO6Z