New York State Office for the Aging Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on May 27, 2025 - 22:37 GMT

Honoring 100 Older Adults for Their Volunteer and Civic Engagemen... May 23, 2025 | 3:53 PM EDT Learn more about Honoring 100 ...

The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) this week honored 100 older adults for their extraordinary volunteerism as part of NYSOFA's annual Older New Yorkers' Day celebration, which took place May 27 in Albany, during Older Americans Month …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 17:40 GMT

Governor Hochul Signs New Legislation to Invest in the Health and... Governor Kathy Hochul today signed new legislation as part of ...

Governor Kathy Hochul today signed new legislation as part of the FY26 Enacted Budget that will support New York’s health care system, including record investments in Medicaid and new policies and investments that protect pregnant women, older New Yorkers …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 16:35 GMT

NYSOFA-Produced Documentary Highlights Naturally Occurring Retire... May 6, 2025 | 2:12 PM EDT Learn more about NYSOFA-Produced ...

The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) has released a new documentary film, Aging in Community: A New York First Model, which offers an in-depth look at New York’s innovative and cost-saving Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC) program …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 21:06 GMT

As Older Americans Month Begins, GTSC Offers Tips and Resources f... In recognition of May as Older Americans Month, the Governor’...

In recognition of May as Older Americans Month, the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) is celebrating older drivers, who are among the safest on the roads, and reminding them of helpful resources to ensure they maintain safe-driving skills. …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 16:08 GMT

May is Stroke Awareness Month April 21, 2025 | 12:02 PM EDT Learn more about May is Stroke Awareness Month

By NYSOFA Advocacy Specialist Colleen Scott I recently wrote a column about cancer, noting how unlikely that anyone reading it had not been touched by the disease in some way. The article was personal for me – I was the primary caregiver for more than one …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 16:08 GMT

A Message from NYSOFA Director Greg Olsen on Federal Actions and ... April 30, 2025 | 2:02 PM EDT Learn more about A Message from ...

By NYSOFA Director Greg Olsen I know that there is unease and uncertainty about the status of programs and services in the federal budget that supports older adults and their families, regardless of age. While there have been no actions that directly …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 16:08 GMT

Inside NYS Aging: Issue 39 (May 2025) Inside NYS Aging is a monthly e-newsletter for New York's network of aging services ...

A Message from NYSOFA Director Greg Olsen on Federal Actions and Agency Restructuring Efforts (May 2025 Update) I know that there is unease and uncertainty about the status of programs and services in the federal budget that supports older adults and their …

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Published on April 30, 2025 - 17:31 GMT

A Message from NYSOFA Director Greg Olsen on Federal Actions and ... April 2, 2025 | 4:24 PM EDT Learn more about A Message from ...

By NYSOFA Director Greg Olsen Last week the nation was notified of a major restructuring of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HSS) that will impact agencies, including HHS divisions that many people are familiar with – like the U.S. Centers …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 19:16 GMT

Affordable Housing on Long Island: Governor Hochul Announces Cons... Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced the start of ...

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the start of construction at Medford Gardens, a 66-unit affordable senior housing development in the hamlet of Medford located in the town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County. The $40 million fully-electric complex will …

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Published on April 11, 2025 - 16:36 GMT

Governor Hochul Announces Major Milestone for New York’s ‘Safe Op... Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the Safe Options ...

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the Safe Options Support (SOS) program has connected more than 1,000 New Yorkers experiencing chronic homelessness with permanent housing and stability. In total, the program has found permanent housing for 723 …

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Published on April 4, 2025 - 15:19 GMT

Inside NYS Aging: Issue 38 (April 2025) Inside NYS Aging is a monthly e-newsletter for New York's network of aging services ...

A Message from NYSOFA Director Greg Olsen on Federal Actions and Agency Restructuring Efforts – What They Mean for Older Adults Last week the nation was notified of a major restructuring of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HSS) that will …

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Published on April 3, 2025 - 16:37 GMT

A Message from NYSOFA Director Greg Olsen on Federal Actions and ... April 2, 2025 | 4:24 PM EDT Learn more about A Message from ...

By NYSOFA Director Greg Olsen Last week the nation was notified of a major restructuring of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HSS) that will impact agencies, including HHS divisions that many people are familiar with – like the U.S. Centers …

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Published on March 26, 2025 - 15:40 GMT

Help Raise Awareness, Prevent and Stop Life-threatening Sepsis: J... March 25, 2025 | 9:47 AM EDT Learn more about Help Raise ...

The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA), Sepsis Alliance, the Association on Aging in New York (AgingNY), the Home Care Association of New York State and END SEPSIS today urged organizations to join The Partnership for Sepsis and Aging (TPSA), a …

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Published on March 12, 2025 - 17:32 GMT

A Message from NYSOFA Director Greg Olsen on NYSOFA's Response to... March 3, 2025 | 10:39 AM EST Learn more about A Message from ...

NYSOFA, our staff, Area Agencies on Aging, our partners, advocates, the public, and stakeholders are rightly alarmed about the news coming from Washington daily and what it all means for the vital work that we collectively do. I assure you that NYSOFA is …

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Published on March 11, 2025 - 16:04 GMT

NYSOFA and GetSetUp Celebrate One Million Class Attendances, Empo... March 10, 2025 | 3:45 PM EDT Learn more about NYSOFA and ...

The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA), Association on Aging in New York and GetSetUp are proud to announce a milestone achievement: over one million class attendances by almost half a million older adults across New York State. This landmark …

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Published on March 5, 2025 - 14:06 GMT

During National Nutrition Month, NYSOFA Highlights Statewide Prog... March 4, 2025 | 3:19 PM EST Learn more about During National ...

During National Nutrition Month, the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) today reminds older New Yorkers and their families of the many state and local programs available to support overall health and wellness, particularly nutritional health for …

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Published on March 4, 2025 - 17:16 GMT

Inside NYS Aging: Issue 37 (March 2025) Inside NYS Aging is a monthly e-newsletter for New York's network of aging services ...

A Message from NYSOFA Director Greg Olsen on NYSOFA's Response to Federal Actions NYSOFA, our staff, Area Agencies on Aging, our partners, advocates, the public, and stakeholders are rightly alarmed about the news coming from Washington daily and …

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Published on February 3, 2025 - 15:51 GMT

Inside NYS Aging: Issue 36 (February 2025) Inside NYS Aging is a monthly e-newsletter for New York's network of aging services ...

Governor Hochul’s Budget Advances Historic Investments in NYSOFA Services Governor Hochul’s Fiscal Year 2026 Executive State Budget proposes historic investments in NYSOFA community programs and services. The budget proposal also includes bold …

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Published on January 31, 2025 - 16:24 GMT

Making Investments in the Bronx: Governor Hochul Announces Suppor... Governor Hochul announced State investments in a new ...

State Senator Luis R. Sepúlveda said, “I want to express my deepest gratitude to Governor Kathy Hochul for her steadfast commitment to improving the health and well-being of all New Yorkers, especially those in underserved communities like the Bronx. I was …

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Published on January 29, 2025 - 16:59 GMT

Governor Hochul’s Budget Advances Historic Investments in NYSOFA ... January 27, 2025 | 10:34 AM EST Learn more about Governor ...

The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) today highlighted key supports for older adults in Governor Hochul’s Fiscal Year 2026 Executive State Budget, which advances historic investments in NYSOFA community programs and services. The budget also …

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