AGENCY TESTIMONY
Conclusion and future plans for OACs and older adult services
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Ryan Murray concludes his testimony by summarizing NYC Aging's efforts in managing Older Adult Centers (OACs) in NYCHA facilities and outlines future plans for serving older New Yorkers. He emphasizes the agency's commitment to improving and expanding services.
- NYC Aging provided services to over 150,000 older adults in the last fiscal year through OACs, including those in NYCHA developments
- The agency plans to continue building its relationship with NYCHA through the Cabinet for Older New Yorkers and daily interactions on facility needs and improvements
- NYC Aging is preparing for the third year of events like 'Talent is Timeless,' which showcase the vibrancy and talents of older New Yorkers
- These events aim to increase engagement and energy in OAC programs beyond regular activities
- Murray expresses gratitude for the opportunity to testify and for the committee members' advocacy on behalf of older adults
Ryan Murray
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In conclusion, at NYC Aging, we are plea we are pleased to provide services to over 150,000 older adults, last fiscal year through our OACs, including those with NYCHA developments, and we look forward to continuing these efforts to address the needs of the growing population in New York City.
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NYC Ageing and NYCHA have a strong relationship, and we look forward to continuing to build this relationship through the work of our cabinet and our daily inter interactions on facility needs and improvements, for older adults.
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We're currently looking forward to the 3rd year of, other events that showcase the vibrancy, energy, and community building of older New Yorkers like Talent is Timeless.
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Some of you have heard us talk about this, and many of you are supported in communities, where over a 1000 older adults across the 5 boroughs competed, to showcase whether it was dancing or singing or art or theater.
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All of these culminated in a final show where we had winners and is one of the things that steps up the energy and the vibrancy of programs beyond the usual.
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That is our commitment moving forward in terms of how we work together.
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So, we are happy, that NYCHA is strengthening our relationship with us, and we look forward to your questions.
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Chair Banks, chair Hudson, thank you for the opportunity to be here today.
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Thank you, committee, members for your advocacy.
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I will pause for, the executive vice president to share a few words before we take any questions.