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Morano asks what data DVS wishes it had but doesn't collect

New York City Council · Jun 22, 2026 · starts 1:02:05 · 52 sec

Morano asks what data DVS wishes it had but doesn't collect. Nicole identifies demographic data and the unemployment rate for NYC veterans as key missing data points, noting even BLS only tracks this at the state level.

Yesenia Mata

This might be self-evident based on what,

Yesenia Mata

Both of you just said, but what data does DVS wish that it had right now, but currently doesn't collect?

Yesenia Mata

Is it the self-identification question or is it something else?

Nicole

I think if we're speaking also more generally, I think the demographic data would be super helpful because we know that there's so many services along the city that can be helpful.

Nicole

That may not be veteran specific, but can be used by a veteran.

Nicole

I think also just speaking more in general, for me, something that has been a data point that would be super helpful, and this is totally separate than this, is the unemployment rate for veterans in New York City.

Nicole

That has been a data point that is impossible for anyone to find.

Nicole

BLS does not even hold that data.

Nicole

It's only on a state level.

Nicole

That would be key for a lot of connection to these different services.