Are you looking for a 55+ community? If so, it can be tough to know where to start.
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Aging, Consumer & Environmental Organizations Call On Governor Hochul To Make Utility Intervenor Funding Bill Law
Today, a diverse group of organizations from across the state urged Governor Kathy Hochul to sign Intervenor Funding (A873-A, Cahill / S3034-A, Parker) into law.
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AARP To NYC Create Senior ‘Bill Of Rights,’ Help Older NYers Keep Homes, Bridge Cultural Divide
AARP members spoke out on the steps of City Hall and AARP New York testified at a New York City Council hearing today.
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Senate Majority Advances Legislation To Protect Elder New Yorkers From Harlem To The Hudson
Today, the Senate Democratic Majority advanced legislation to support and protect the rights of elder New Yorkers. Continue reading
CDC Lauds Seniors For Getting Their Vaccinations But Says Others Aren’t Being Smart
According to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, senior citizens -- who are the most vulnerable to COVID-19 -- are leading the way in vaccinations from Harlem to Hollywood.Continue reading
Camber Property Group Opens Victory Plaza A New Affordable Senior Building In Harlem
Today, Camber Property Group announced the official opening of Victory Plaza, a 136-unit 100 percent affordable housing development in Central Harlem
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Tips For Keeping Older Adults Connected
Connection and a sense of community can be critical to well-being as people continue to distance and isolate. It can be challenging, especially for older adults, but there are ways to engage, explore, and unwind.Continue reading
Yoga Basics With CityParks Play For The Mature Set
Whether you’re just getting into yoga or know the basics but want to stay calm and present, join our long-time Seniors Fitness instructor, Richard Barcia, for a free live class on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at 12:30 pm ET on Zoom.Continue reading
NYPD Gives Out Seniors Safety Bracelets To Stop Crimes In Harlem
NY Daily News reports that the NYPD is blowing the whistle on crimes against the elderly. The department handed out reflective bracelets that come with high pitch alarms to seniors Tuesday as it launches a new initiative to protect the elderly from an uptick in assaults.Continue reading
Rep. Adriano Espaillat To Hold District Town Hall In Harlem
On Monday, June 5, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. EDT Harlem Congressman Adriano Espaillat will hold a town hall event at the Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Office Building, located at 163 West 125th Street (corner of Adam Clayton Powell Blvd).Continue reading
Affordable East Harlem Units Lottery Opens For Seniors
A lottery for 51 affordable one- and two-bedroom units near East Harlem's Metropolitan Hospital started accepting applications Wednesday.Continue reading
Harlem Parks To Host Free Athletics Classes For Seniors
City parks in a handful of Manhattan neighborhoods are offering seniors free tennis, walking and yoga classes this spring, nonprofit organization the City Parks Foundation announced Friday. Continue reading