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Date Published:: 2019-02-07
Description:: Press Release: The New York City Department for the Aging (DFTA) and fintech company SilverBills have partnered to expand DFTA's Bill Payer Program. This innovative partnership will help even more seniors quickly process bill payments.
Agency:: Aging, Department for the (DFTA)
Subject(s):: Budget and Finance
Report Type:: Press Releases

Date Published:: 2019-03-11
Description:: First Lady Chirlane McCray, Department for the Aging (DFTA) acting Commissioner Caryn Resnick, and Senior Advisor to the Mayor and head of the Office of ThriveNYC Susan Herman announced today a $1.7 million expansion of mental health through the ThriveNYC DFTA Geriatric Mental Health Initiative.
Agency:: Aging, Department for the (DFTA)
Subject(s):: Health
Report Type:: Press Releases

Date Published:: 2019-01-30
Description:: Press release announcing Providing Options to Elderly Clients Together' Clinical Service. The New York City Department for the Aging (DFTA) and the Mayor's Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence (ENDGBV) announce the launch of Providing Options to Elderly Clients Together (PROTECT). The collaboration connects older adults who are victims of elder abuse with mental health clinicians from Weill Cornell Institute of Geriatric Psychiatry.
Agency:: Aging, Department for the (DFTA)
Subject(s):: Mental Health
Report Type:: Press Releases

Date Published:: 2019-03-27
Description:: The New York Foundation for Senior Citizens (NYFSC) and the New York City Department for the Aging (DFTA) held a press conference to discuss the expansion of the Home Sharing Program, announce singer Gloria Gaynor as the official spokesperson for the program and showcase a new advertising campaign.
Agency:: Aging, Department for the (DFTA)
Subject(s):: Housing
Report Type:: Press Releases

Date Published:: 2019-06-13
Description:: The New York City Department for the Aging (DFTA) is a recipient of an Administration for Community Living (ACL) 2019 falls prevention grant. An evidence -based program that reduce the risk of falls and fall-related injuries among older adults.
Agency:: Aging, Department for the (DFTA)
Subject(s):: Health
Report Type:: Press Releases

Date Published:: 2019-06-06
Description:: "The stray-bullet shooting of two women inside their home is unacceptable and outrageous. New Yorkers of all ages should feel safe in every community — from Laurelton, Queens, to the Bronx." Department for the Aging (DFTA) Commissioner Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez
Agency:: Aging, Department for the (DFTA)
Subject(s):: Crime and Criminals
Report Type:: Press Releases

Date Published:: 2019-04-09
Description:: Mayor Bill de Blasio announced today that Lorraine A. Cortés-Vázquez will serve as Commissioner of the Department for the Aging. As Commissioner, Cortés-Vázquez will work to advance DFTA’s mission to eliminate ageism, ensure the dignity and quality of life of older adults, and support caregivers.
Agency:: Aging, Department for the (DFTA)
Subject(s):: Aged
Report Type:: Press Releases

Date Published:: 2019-01-30
Description:: The New York City Department for the Aging (DFTA) and the Mayor's Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence (ENDGBV) announce the launch of Providing Options to Elderly Clients Together (PROTECT).
Agency:: Aging, Department for the (DFTA)
Subject(s):: Mental Health
Report Type:: Press Releases

Date Published:: 2018-12-19
Description:: Commissioners for the New York City Department for the Aging (DFTA) and New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) were joined by the office of Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer to visit formerly homeless seniors at the Project FIND Woodstock Senior Center
Agency:: Aging, Department for the (DFTA)
Subject(s):: Housing
Report Type:: Press Releases

Date Published:: 2018-11-19
Description:: Mayor Bill de Blasio announced today that Donna Corrado will be stepping down from her role as Commissioner of DFTA. Caryn Resnick, the Deputy Commissioner of External Affairs, will assume the role of acting Commissioner effective December 1.
Agency:: Aging, Department for the (DFTA)
Subject(s):: Aged
Report Type:: Press Releases

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