Senator Cordell Cleare has called for Gov. Hochul to help out New York City Senior Citizens.
During her annual National Senior Citizens Day in Harlem, elected officials and local organizers gave out fresh produce, groceries, and community resources to more than 1,300 senior citizens. In a statement, Cleare said, “The National Senior Citizens Day in Harlem is a shining example of community collaboration and a tribute to the trailblazers who have nurtured, mentored, shared their wisdom, and sacrificed so much for us.”
She continued, “This event celebrates our elders, on whose shoulders we stand, who have paved the way for us, and who continue to contribute so much to our community. They are truly deserving of this recognition.”
The event also honored multiple centenarians: Irene Billips, Ottiene Sanders, and Charlotte Patton who are all 102 years old, and Walter Micheaux, who is 103 years old. “Today, we honor the unwavering strength and enduring legacy of our senior …