In June 2019, New York State passed landmark legislation establishing the strongest new protections for rent regulated and market rate tenants in at least a generation. At this forum you can learn about the new rent laws, how they will be implemented, and get answers to your questions. Speakers include: - Ellen Davidson Staff Attorney, Legal Aid Society - Delsenia Glover Executive Director, Tenants & Neighbors - Ruth Anne Visnauskas Commissioner, NYS Homes & Community Renewal Sponsored By the NYS Senate Manhattan Delegation: Senators Liz Krueger, Brian Benjamin, Brad Hoylman, Robert Jackson, Brian Kavanagh, and Jose Serrano RSVP at www.tinyurl.com/RentLawForum or by…
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September 2019
October 2019
My thirteenth annual Senior Resource Fair will take place Thursday, October 24th from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El, One East 65th Street (at Fifth Avenue). Over 500 people attended last year’s event. This year we will have around 100 non-profit senior service providers and advocacy groups to participate and provide information about a range of issues including healthcare, housing, the arts and volunteer opportunities. . Admission is free. Light refreshments will be served. NO RSVP NECESSARY. For further information, call (212) 490-9535.
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Roundtable for Boomers and Seniors – Session I, NYC’s Older Adults: What We Need to Live in the City
The Roundtable for Boomers & Seniors provides an opportunity for constituents to come together to explore life issues that are relevant across the age span. At each session, attendees hear from and engage with professionals who are knowledgeable on topics that are of most concern to the growing population of older adults in New York City. Over the course of five sessions, the Roundtable looks at a specific issue from different perspectives each month. This year’s series will focus on Living Well and Aging Well in Your Community. The first roundtable will take place Thursday, November 7th from 8:30 to 10:30…
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