AARP NY Statement on Formation of NYC Cabinet for Older New Yorkers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - AARP New York State Director Beth Finkel released the following statement on the formation of the New York City Cabinet for Older New Yorkers:
“AARP New York applauds Mayor Adams’ creation of the New York City Cabinet for Older New Yorkers. This groundbreaking, multi-agency collaboration brings together the combined expertise of government officials and will break down barriers between agencies to focus on the needs of older adults – the fastest growing age group in the City.
“It is our hope that this new cabinet will increase coordination, enforcement, and consideration so agencies’ rules and regulations will better support New Yorkers as they age. This first-in-the-nation initiative reflects recommendations AARP New York made in its blueprint for the city earlier this year, and we look forward to working with the City and the new cabinet to better serve our rapidly aging population and make New York an even more age-friendly and inclusive city.”
Contact: Erik Kriss, ekriss@aarp.org
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AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence and nearly 38 million members, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation's largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org, www.aarp.org/espanol or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspanol and @AARPadvocates, @AliadosAdelante on social media.
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