Policy updates & resources
Every two weeks, LiveOn NY distributes a policy update collecting updates on federal, state, and city aging policy. See below for our latest policy update.
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Biweekly Policy Updates: 12/5/25
Federal Updates
Federal Rental Assistance: The federal Department of Housing and Urban Development has informed NYCHA that funding for Section 8 will be delayed this month due to the shutdown. NYCHA is assessing interim options and said in a statement that funding will be disbursed when received from HUD. Click here for more information.
Elder Fraud Report: The DOJ released their annual report on elder fraud and abuse, identifying that more than one million older adults lost almost $2 billion in fraud and scams in the last calendar year.
USAging Advocacy Alert: USAging issued an Advocacy Alert, calling on advocates to contact federal leaders to advocate to protect and increase Older Americans Act (OAA) funding and other key programs. Click here for more information.
Executive Orders: The National Council on Nonprofits publishes a regularly updated update of Executive Orders impacting nonprofits. Click here for more information.
State Updates
HEAP: The HEAP portal is now open. Individuals are encouraged to apply for HEAP online at MyBenefits.NY.gov and specifically in NYC, households can also apply through AccessHRA. OTDA is expecting long lines and delays at the DSS/HRA offices. More information can be found in our benefits updates.
Advocacy Alert: A bill updating the Prompt Contracting Law (S7001/A7616) is on the Governor’s desk with action due by 12/12. Partners are urging immediate posts using the provided social media toolkit to help push for a signature.
Funding Available: Applications are now open for the NYS Black Legislative Task Force’s $30M housing and economic development fund, supporting 501(c)(3)s, housing projects, and first-time homebuyer programs that can complete a phase within 12 months. Apply here by December 10 at 5 p.m. ET; questions can be directed to Valerie White or Christine O’Connell.
NYS Legislative Calendar: The New York State 2026 Legislative Session calendar was recently released. Click here.
City Updates
Speaker’s Race Update: Council Member Julie Menin has claimed support of over half the council in her campaign to become council speaker. The official vote will be held in the first week of the new term. Click here for more information.
November Plan Update: The mayor invested $9 million dollars in expanding the existing caregiving program in the November plan. This money will be used in existing contracts over select programs NYCAging is working to grow. Click here for more information.
Transition Team Updates: LiveOn’s own Allison Nickerson has been named a member of the transition committee on housing for Mayor Elect Mamdani. We will be working to ensure older adults are not forgotten in the conversation around affordability and that the services provided by our network are elevated in conversations about the new administration.
Housing Legislation Updates: LiveOn NY has signed onto the New York Housing Coalition’s letter regarding Intros. 958, 1433, 1437, and 1443. The text of the letter can be found here.
New NYC Aging Campaign: NYC Aging recently launched a citywide, multi-agency Ageism Stops with You campaign. LiveOn spoke at the campaign launch at City Hall. Click here for more information.
Aging Hearing Update - Next week there will be a hearing in the City Council on December 9th at 1:00 PM at 250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 2 at Oversight - Social Isolation Among Older New Yorkers. You can register to testify here.
Resources
USAging Guides: Caregiver Services and Supports Action Guides. Click here.
Hunter College New York City Food Policy Center Report: Assessing the Impact of the 2025 SNAP Interruption on Food Access in New York City. Click here.
Center for an Urban Future: NYC’s Safety Net on the Brink. Click here.
AARP: Disconnected: The Escalating Challenge of Loneliness Among Adults 45-Plus. Click here.
Upcoming Events
LiveOn NY Events & Trainings
12/9/25: Quarterly CFO Workgroup, virtual. Click here.
12/11/25: Supporting People with Dementia & Their Care Partners. Click here.
1/8/26: Aging Justice is Racial Justice: The Case for Elder Parole. Click here.
2/4/26: Age Strong New York Leadership Summit – Register today! Click here.
Partner Events
12/10: New York Law School: Policy Briefing: Next Council Speaker Julie Menin. Click here.
12/10: Center for an Urban Future and AARP: The Affordability Crisis Facing NYC's Older Adults. Click here to attend in person. Click here to watch via livestream.
12/10: Center for an Urban Future: The Affordability Crisis Facing NYC’s Older Adults. Click here.
12/10: Justice in Aging: Overpayments, In-Kind Support, and Operational Impacts - How Current SSA Policies Could Affect Your Clients. Click here.
12/11: USAging: Responding to Complex Community Needs: Trends and New Directions From the 2025 National Survey of Area Agencies on Aging. Click here.
12/11: Feeding New York State: 3rd Annual Forum on Hunger and Food Insecurity. Click here.
12/16: Justice in Aging: Bird’s Eye View: Issues Impacting Older Immigrants in 2025 Part 2. Click here.
12/16: Sen. Liz Krueger: Older Adult Roundtable on Federal Cuts. Click here.
Amalgamated Bank’s Free Webinars: Click here.
LiveOn NY maintains strong connections with critical policy partners across the federal, state, and local levels to effectively advocate for aging New Yorkers and advance our mission with timely, informed strategies. See some of our key partners below:
