The Ride
Skepticism on Proposed Changes to MTA Ride Service for the Disabled
Roshan Abraham |
Disabled riders urged officials not to ration service for a pilot program that allows them to hail yellow and green taxis immediately via an app.
Age Justice
De Blasio Admin’s Senior Housing Production Scrutinized
Roshan Abraham |
Over six years in office, the mayor has created 3,800 senior housing units and financed another 4,700 en route to a goal of 15,000 apartments that advocates say falls short of need.
Age Justice
Health-Aide Shortage Stirs Worry as Medicaid Budget Gap Looms
Roshan Abraham |
Because of low wages and competition from other sectors, 17 percent of home health aide jobs across the state are unfilled.
City on the Edge: Climate Change and New York
Climate Control is a Year-Round Issue at NYCHA, Especially for Seniors
Roshan Abraham |
The authority is racing to fix boilers ahead of winter’s chill. But the danger of extreme summer heat is still on the minds of NYCHA senior-center workers and members.
age discrimination
Debate Over How to Root Out Age Discrimination in NYC Workplaces
Roshan Abraham |
A package of Council bills would mandate more workplace testing, but an administration official says that’s not the best way to detect a subtle form of bias that often intersects with other types of discrimination.
Age Justice
NYC’s Immigrant Seniors Chilled by Trump’s Public Charge Crackdown
Roshan Abraham |
New York City’s seniors are already underutilizing public benefits available to them. But for non-citizen seniors, that reluctance has grown in the past year, a result of alarm from the changes to federal tests for admissibility.
Age Justice
Advocates for Aging Prisoners Look to Force a Debate on Parole
Roshan Abraham |
Opposition from police unions and lukewarm support from Democrats doomed efforts to ease the path to parole for aging prisoners this year. But supporters say they intend to keep pushing for a conversation about violence, rehabilitation and safety.
Age Justice
NYC’s Seniors Get Solid Wins in City’s Budget
Roshan Abraham |
Overall, the budget for the Department for The Aging will grow 13 percent in 2020 from the previous year, reaching $411 million.
Age Justice
What’s it Like Growing Older in the NYC Homeless Shelter System?
Roshan Abraham |
For senior citizens and the disabled, life in the shelters—and the effort to exit to a permanent home—bring unique challenges.
Age Justice
Cuts to Clubs, Money for Meals Highlight Debate Over Budget for the Aging
Roshan Abraham |
‘We will fight this tooth and nail,’ said one Councilmember of a proposal to shut down several social clubs now operated by NYCHA.
