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Press Releases
2024
NYC Aging Launches Citywide Survey to Assess the Needs of Older New Yorkers
May, 2024
2023
NYC Aging and NYC Falls Prevention Coalition Announce Citywide Events to Help Prevent Older Adults from Falling
September, 2023
Department for the Aging Starts Distributing Farmers Market Nutrition Program Coupons
July, 2023
NYC Aging and NYC Public Schools Launch Anti-Ageism Educational Pilot Program for High School Students
February 9, 2023
2022
Department for the Aging Asks New Yorkers to “Join Us” in Older Adult Center PSA Campaign
October 31, 2022
Mayor Adams Announces NYC Cabinet For Older New Yorkers, Coordinated City Agency Collective To Better Serve Residents Over 60
Sepember 22, 2022
Department for the Aging Begins Distribution of Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program Coupons
August 2, 2022
Department for the Aging Launches Work Program for Retirees at City Agencies
June 22, 2022
Department for the Aging Launches Volunteer Online Portal
June 9, 2022
Statement from Commissioner Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez on Recent Fatal Anti-Asian Attack in City Transit System
January 24, 2022
2021
Department for the Aging Introduces “Rampage” in New PSA Campaign to Reach Unvaccinated Older New Yorkers
December 01, 2021
Department for the Aging to Distribute 10,000 Free Wi-Fi Equipped Mobile Tablets to Older New Yorkers Across the City
October 28, 2021
Falls Prevention Awareness Week: Department for the Aging and its Partners Help Older Adults Prevent Falls and Stay Healthy
September 20, 2021
Vaccine for All: Senior Centers Host Mobile Vaccine Vans to Reach Unvaccinated Older Adults
July 21, 2021
Mayor De Blasio announces Groundbreaking Five-Year Community Care Plan to expand Aging Support Services
April 14, 2021
Statement from Commissioner Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez on the Recent Attack of an Asian Older Woman in Midtown.
March 30, 2021
Department for The Aging Launches "Ageless New York," a First-of-Its-Kind Media Campaign to Combat Ageism in New York City.
March 22, 2021
Statement from Commissioner Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez on Recent Violent Anti-Asian Attacks
March 17, 2021
2020
DFTA Launches Friendly VOICES -- a New Volunteer Program to Limit Social Isolation Among Older New Yorkers during COVID-19
October 27, 2020
With the start of the fall season, the Dept. for the Aging and its Partners Hold “Falls Prevention Awareness Week” to Help Prevent Falls Among Older New Yorkers
September 21, 2020
DFTA, in Partnership with NYCHA, Distributes Herb Plants and Nutrition Gift Bags to 500 Older New Yorkers in NYCHA Developments
September 17, 2020
DFTA and NYPD Explorers Partner in Redemption Service and Delivery of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables for Older New Yorkers
August 14, 2020
DFTA Launches Campaign to Limit Social Isolation Among Older New Yorkers During COVID-19
June 17, 2020
Victor Calise and Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez Approved by New York State Senate as Newest Members of MTA Board
June 10, 2020
DFTA Revamps Its Programs to a System of Remote and Virtual Services to Reach Older New Yorkers in Their Homes During Pandemic
April 30, 2020
Dept. for the Aging Launches Contact Center for Older Adults
February 18, 2020
Mayor de Blasio Nominates Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board
February 13, 2020
De Blasio Administration Helps Organizations Displaced by Chinatown Fire
January 27, 2020
Dept. for the Aging Releases Geriatric Mental Health Request for Proposals
January 17, 2020
Statement from Commissioner Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez on Recent Pedestrian Death
January 17, 2020
DFTA Launches Free, Online Training Series to Assist With RFP Application Process
January 7, 2020
2019
DFTA Announces Record Number of Home-Delivered Meals to Older New Yorkers in 2019
December 23, 2019
DFTA, DCWP Statement on Senior Scams Around the Holidays
November 26, 2019
DFTA Launches Video Series for Caregivers
November 22, 2019
The City Provides Medicare Open Enrollment Assistance
October 23, 2019
Dept. for the Aging Hosts 19th Annual Job Fair for Older Adults
October 18, 2019
New York City Department for the Aging Public Artist in Residence (PAIR) Laura Nova Featured at Art in Odd Places Festival
October 15, 2019
NYC Falls Prevention Coalition Hosts Staten Island Falls Prevention Event
September 17, 2019
Dept. for the Aging, Elected Officials Celebrate National Senior Center Month
September 9, 2019
Statement from Commissioner Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez on Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule
August 16, 2019
Dept. for the Aging Joins NYPD, City Officials for National Night Out
August 7, 2019
De Blasio Administration Announces Reseating of the Age-Friendly NYC Commission
July 23, 2019
De Blasio Administration Announces New Investments to Prevent and Address Youth Homelessness in New York City
July 12, 2019
DFTA Joins State Robotic Pet Trial to Combat Loneliness in Older Adults
June 27, 2019
DFTA Receives Federal Evidence-Based Falls Prevention Grant
June 13, 2019
Commissioner Cortés-Vázquez's Statement on the Shooting of Older Women in a Queens Home
June 6, 2019
Mayor de Blasio Appoints Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez as Commissioner of the Department for the Aging
April 9, 2019
NYC Department Of Cultural Affairs Announces Four New Public Artists In Residence
April 5, 2019
New York Foundation for Senior Citizens, Department for the Aging Expand Home Sharing Program
March 29, 2019
DFTA, SilverBills Partner to Help More Seniors Manage Bill Payments
February 7, 2019
DFTA Launches 'Providing Options to Elderly Clients Together' Clinical Service
January 30, 2019