NYC lawmakers warn of 'crisis' for older New Yorkers if Adams' cuts go through
Dozens of centers for older adults in New York City could close and meal programs could be diminished if budget cuts proposed by Mayor Eric Adams go through, senior advocates and councilmembers warn.
New York City is home to roughly 1.8 million residents age 65 or older — or more than 25 percent of the city’s population — according to city officials, though advocates and councilmembers point out the Department of the Aging budget accounts for less than half of 1% of the city’s $112 billion budget.last year found the number of older adults in New York City had increased by more than 363,000 from 2011 to 2021, compared with a decline of roughly 138,000 in residents under 65.
One 79-year-old protester told Gothamist the cuts are particularly unfair considering all that he – and others like him – have given to the city. “The center gives the people a lot of resources,” he said. “By cutting the funding, a lot of people are going to be hurt by it.” Adams’ office did not respond to requests for comment. But a spokesperson for the Department for the Aging said it “has made significant progress” since he became mayor in 2022, citing
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