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LiveOn NY and Leading Elected Leaders on Aging in NY Raise Alarm on Takedown of US Administration for Community Living
LiveOn NY and Leading Elected Leaders on Aging in NY Raise Alarm on Takedown of US Administration for Community Living

In a stunning and deeply alarming move, the federal administration has dissolved the U.S. Administration for Community Living (ACL)—the only federal agency solely dedicated to supporting older adults and people with disabilities. The ACL oversees critical programs like Meals on Wheels, caregiver support, senior centers, elder abuse prevention, and other lifelines that millions rely on every day.

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One-House Budget Proposals
One-House Budget Proposals

The Senate and Assembly have released their one-house budget proposals, outlining their priorities as they enter negotiations with the Governor. While we are pleased to see several important investments, there are still areas where we need to push for stronger commitments in the final budget.

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LiveOn NY, Brooklyn Borough President, Electeds, and Advocacy Groups Call for Bold Investments in NYC's Older Adults
LiveOn NY, Brooklyn Borough President, Electeds, and Advocacy Groups Call for Bold Investments in NYC's Older Adults
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LiveOn NY Launches Campaign Asking Gov. Hochul for $122.3M in Aging Services Funding
LiveOn NY Launches Campaign Asking Gov. Hochul for $122.3M in Aging Services Funding
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Meet LiveOn NY's 2025 Hero Award Winners
Meet LiveOn NY's 2025 Hero Award Winners
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LiveOn NY Releases Statement in Response to Governor Hochul's State of the State Address
LiveOn NY Releases Statement in Response to Governor Hochul's State of the State Address

“One in five people in New York are over the age of 65, but in her address, the Governor failed to mention older adults even once.”

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LiveOn NY Testifies at NYC Council Oversight Elder Fraud Hearing
LiveOn NY Testifies at NYC Council Oversight Elder Fraud Hearing
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LiveOn NY Testifies at NYS Assembly Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program Hearing
LiveOn NY Testifies at NYS Assembly Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program Hearing
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October 2024 Updates on Benefits Programs for Clients
October 2024 Updates on Benefits Programs for Clients

Updates to SNAP guidelines

Beginning October 1, more people will be eligible for SNAP.  Below are the monthly income and resource guidelines for households with one member who is 60+ or disabled, as well as the amount of the increased SNAP allotment:

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LiveOn NY Testifies at NYC Council Community Care Plan Hearing
LiveOn NY Testifies at NYC Council Community Care Plan Hearing
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LiveOn NY Releases Statement in Response to Final NYC Budget
LiveOn NY Releases Statement in Response to Final NYC Budget

“This budget did not meet all the needs of our sector but we will continue to work alongside the City Council in this fight against ageism and for an age-equitable budget.”

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LiveOn NY Releases Report on Crisis of Older Adult Homelessness & Waitlist for Affordable Senior Housing
LiveOn NY Releases Report on Crisis of Older Adult Homelessness & Waitlist for Affordable Senior Housing

LiveOn NY released a groundbreaking report, featured today in The New York Times detailing the severity of the older adult homelessness and affordable senior housing crisis in New York City.

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LiveOn NY Testifies at New York City Council Executive Aging Budget Hearing
LiveOn NY Testifies at New York City Council Executive Aging Budget Hearing

Over 200 older adults submitted testimony in strong opposition to the Mayor’s budget and shared their stories about how these services keep them connected to their communities and their lives. 

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LiveOn NY Holds 29th Annual Aging Advocacy Day
LiveOn NY Holds 29th Annual Aging Advocacy Day

LiveOn NY joined NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, NYC Councilmembers and Older Adults to Demand Funding for Aging Services and Stop Older Adult Center Closures

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LiveOn NY and BloomAgainBklyn Host Financial Education Event for Older Adults
LiveOn NY and BloomAgainBklyn Host Financial Education Event for Older Adults

LiveOn NY and BloomAgainBklyn hosted "Flowers and Finance," a financial education workshop at RiseBoro's Diana H. Jones Innovative Older Adult Center.

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