State & Federal Legislative Advocacy Updates Cuomo Cuts NORC Funds, NY Connects
Governor Andrew Cuomo released his 2012-13 budget proposal on January 17th and unlike, last year’s budget which included dramatic cuts in many programs including senior services, this budget contains smaller cuts and maintains funding for most programs. The cuts to the Title XX program which threatened the closure of scores of senior centers in New [...] Our March to Zuccotti Park
We had a fun day in lower Manhattan on Monday, November 21 when about 100 seniors and supporters gathered at the United Federation of Teachers at 52 Broadway for a forum with young representatives of Occupy Wall Street and then we marched three blocks up Broadway to Zuccotti Park. Muriel Beach, StateWide Senior Action Council’s [...] SENIOR ACTION NEWS – November 30
Cuomo Reported to Be Considering Tax Reform to Replace Millionaires The Wall Street Journal reports that Governor Cuomo is considering a reform of state income tax rates in next year’s budget. His proposal would enact a fairer tax system. There has been recent discussion that the Governor would move in this direction as the pressure [...]
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What's New at StateWide StateWide’s 40th Anniversary Year – You can be part of the celebration honoring our past and “Paying It Forward” for future generations of seniors and their families. Join our effort and Save the Date for our Gala, October 10, 2012 in Saratoga Springs, NY. Please click on this link for more information. EPIC (Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage) Program Changes are underway with the next change starting January 1st. Click here to See StateWide’s Flyer for more details and call 1-800-333-4374 with any questions. Medicare Open Enrollment Period ended December 7 but you still MAY be able to change your coverage - everything you need to know is just a click away Alert , or call StateWide at 1-800-333-4374.
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