Committee on Aging · Apr 10, 2026
Fridayat least 2 h 55 min4 officials identified20 public speakers4 agenda itemsRoll call: 5 present, 1 absent (clerk)Video: Viebit
The Committee on Aging held an oversight hearing on addressing social isolation among older New Yorkers, and also heard three preconsidered pieces of legislation.
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Agenda · 4 itemsShowHide
- 1:00Oversight - Addressing Social Isolation Among Older New Yorkers.
- 5:04This bill would require the Commissioner of the New York City (NYC) Department for the Aging (DFTA) to develop a protocol in collaboration with NYC Emergency Management and relevant agencies to conduct wellness checks du
- 4:46This bill would require the New York City Department for the Aging (DFTA) to make information that is made available in digital format to the public regarding services offered or administered by DFTA accessible through n
- 6:02Authorizing the New York State Office for the Aging to establish, operate, and maintain programs for transportation services. (S.8689/A.10055)
What happened
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- The Committee on Aging held an oversight hearing on addressing social isolation among older New Yorkers, and also heard three preconsidered pieces of legislation.0:41
- The Commissioner of the Department for the Aging (NYC Aging) testified on the agency’s work on social isolation, including older adult centers, NORCs, home-delivered meals, case management and the Friendly Visiting Program.8:27
- The chair announced that written testimony may be submitted for 72 hours after the close of the hearing, and the hearing concluded.2:54:33
Quotes
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They have family. They actually, their family bring the meal to where they choose to be homeless.Susan Zhuang · Chair · District 431:27:36
Who spoke
4 officials identified · talk time, most first.
- Susan ZhuangChair · District 43 · 38 minFirst speaks at 0:41
- Darlene MealyDistrict 41 · 7.8 minFirst speaks at 55:54
- Crystal HudsonDistrict 35 · 1.3 minFirst speaks at 31:24
- Shirley AldebolDistrict 13 · 0.7 minFirst speaks at 36:50
Roll call: 5 present, 0 excused, 1 absent. From the clerkPublic comment: 20 speakers.
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Hamlet, “Committee on Aging, Apr 10, 2026: New York.” https://cities.myhamlet.com/nyc/aging/meetings/2026-04-10. Data as of Oct 9, 2026 (version d14b03c); meeting of Apr 10, 2026.