New York State Office for the Aging Press Releases

Excelsior Pass Will Fast Track NY's Reopening Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the launch of Excelsior Pass — a free, ...

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the launch of Excelsior Pass — a free, voluntary platform developed in partnership with IBM, which utilizes proven, secure technology to confirm an individual's recent negative PCR or antigen test result or …

SNAP-Ed NY: Planting a Garden This Spring? March 31, 2021 | 10:00 AM EDT SNAP-Ed NY: Planting a Garden This Spring? Plan your best ...

SNAP-Ed New York: Spring has sprung! Are you thinking of planting a garden this year? by Wendy Beckman, MS, RD, CDN Last year for the first time, my husband and I tried planting a garden. We didn't know much about what we were doing, and we planted …

NYSOFA Releases Video Tutorials April 2, 2021 | 1:52 PM EDT Learn more about NYSOFA Releases Video Tutorials

NYSOFA Releases Video Tutorial Series to Help Eligible Older New Yorkers  Access Federal, State and Local Benefits   Videos Make Applying for Benefits Easy, While Reducing Risk of COVID Transmission by Eliminating Face to Face Visits   Videos Reduce …

SNAP-ed NY: March is National Nutrition Month February 26, 2021 | 9:41 AM EST Learn more about SNAP-ed NY: March is National ...

SNAP-ed New York: March is National Nutrition Month by Wendy Beckman, MS, RD, CDN We celebrate National Nutrition Month in March, but frankly, for me, it’s always National Nutrition Month! As a Registered Dietitian, I spend a lot of time helping other …

Food Safety Workshops See Record Participation March 3, 2021 | 1:22 PM EST Learn more about Food Safety Workshops See Record ...

MARCH FOR MEALS 2021: Food Safety Workshops See Record Participation Network of Kitchens and Satellite Serving Sites Prepare Safe, Healthy Food for Older New Yorkers New York State Office for the Aging staffer Jenifer O’Keefe has worked as an aging …

Eligible New Yorkers Can Begin Making Appointments at FEMA sites Sites will open Wednesday, March 3rd - Eligible New Yorkers Can ...

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced eligible New Yorkers in Buffalo, Rochester, Albany area and Yonkers area can begin making appointments to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at the State-FEMA community-based vaccination sites scheduled to open on …

Governor Announces Sweeping Nursing Home Reform Legislation Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced sweeping nursing home reform ...

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced sweeping nursing home reform legislation to increase transparency, hold nursing home operators accountable for misconduct and help ensure facilities are prioritizing patient care over profits as part of the 30-day …

Governor Cuomo: Mass Vaccination Sites to Open in New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today joined with White House COVID-19 ...

National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial, who co-chairs the New York Vaccine Equity Task Force said, "Decades of structural racism in our health care system have fed a deep distrust in that system among Black Americans. Governor Cuomo …

SNAP-ed New York: Heart Health, It's Up to You! January 30, 2021 | 3:56 PM EST Learn more about SNAP-ed New York: Heart Health, It'...

SNAP-ed NY Heart Health: It's Up to You By Wendy Beckman, MS, RD, CDN February is a time to focus on hearts. It’s when we celebrate Valentine’s Day and the people we love—and it’s also National Heart Health Month. And the first Friday in February is  …

Cuomo: Vaccination Sites Opened Today Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the first three state-run vaccination sites are now ...

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the first three state-run vaccination sites are now open and vaccinating eligible New Yorkers against the COVID-19 virus. The sites - the Jacob K. Javits Center, Westchester County Center and New York State Fair …

SNAP-Ed New York: Is the New Year A Time for a New You? December 29, 2020 | 12:56 PM EST Learn more about SNAP-Ed New York: Is the ...

SNAP-Ed NY: Is the New Year Time for a New You? By Wendy Beckman, MS, RD, CDN  Well, it's finally a new year! We have had many challenges this year, and I'm happy to have a clean slate this January. New Year's resolutions remain popular - there …

Pandemic Safety in Nursing Homes During the Pandemic Helpful information about pandemic safety for your loved ones in long-care ...

Family Advocacy During the Pandemic Although many aspects of nursing home life have changed since the COVID-19 crisis began, the ...

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Financial Assessment: Important Piece of the Aging in Place Greg Olsen, Director of the NYS Office for the Aging speaks with Frank ...

Governor Cuomo Updates New Yorkers on State's Vaccination Distrib FDA Expected to Authorize Pfizer Vaccine This Week; New York ...

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today updated New Yorkers on the state's vaccination distribution plan as the FDA is expected to authorize Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine this week. The state's vaccination distribution effort will focus on battling …