News & Updates
The lack of amendments to redress the serious jurisdictional mismatch between City legislation, Intro 175 of 2022 and existing State policies makes it impossible for LiveOn NY to continue to offer our support. Given this, LiveOn NY opposes Intro 175 of 2022, sponsored by Council Member Marte.
While the aging population continues to be the fastest growing demographic, with 1 in 5 New Yorkers expected to be 60 and older by 2040, the City must go further to ensure all older New Yorkers regardless of their background have access to equitable aging services to safely age in community.
The release of the plan signals to New Yorkers an understanding of the dire nature of today’s housing crisis and a commitment to taking meaningful action to address such a plan.
LGBTQIA+ older New Yorkers refuse to be invisible yet face unique and serious obstacles as they age, with many LGBTQIA+ people facing years of stigma and discrimination throughout their lives.
This week, the Adams Administration and the New York City Council, under the leadership of Speaker Adrienne Adams and Finance Chair Justin Brannan passed the Adopted City Budget for Fiscal Year 2023, totaling in $101 billion in spending. This budget moves the aging services sector in the right direction, from a significant human services workforce investment to additional funding for home-delivered meals to keep older adults fed.
