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fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

70-year-old woman slammed into a wall inside Manhattan subway station

The NYPD is actively searching for a suspect who assaulted a 70-year-old woman in a Manhattan train station, highlighting rising concerns about safety in transit.
NYC politics
#social-security
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

Social Security Benefits Did Something This Year They Never Have Before

Social Security checks have exceeded $5,000 for the first time, marking an important milestone for retirees.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

20 Facts About Social Security That Every American Over 60 Needs to Know

Social Security benefits are essential for millions of Americans, especially those over 60.
There is a critical need to update and secure Social Security for future generations.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
1 week ago

New Yorkers are aging. But nearly 6 in 10 don't have any retirement income.

Many seniors in NYC are facing poverty without retirement income, leading to increased labor among older adults.
A significant percentage of older New Yorkers are ineligible for Social Security benefits.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

Social Security Benefits Did Something This Year They Never Have Before

Social Security checks have exceeded $5,000 for the first time, marking an important milestone for retirees.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

20 Facts About Social Security That Every American Over 60 Needs to Know

Social Security benefits are essential for millions of Americans, especially those over 60.
There is a critical need to update and secure Social Security for future generations.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
1 week ago

New Yorkers are aging. But nearly 6 in 10 don't have any retirement income.

Many seniors in NYC are facing poverty without retirement income, leading to increased labor among older adults.
A significant percentage of older New Yorkers are ineligible for Social Security benefits.
more#social-security
#lgbtq
NYC LGBT
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Meet the 70-year-old playwright who won the city's first-ever all-age, all-gender beauty pageant

Denise Coles, a 70-year-old drag king, won Brooklyn's first all-ages beauty pageant with a powerful singing performance.
NYC LGBT
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Meet the 70-year-old playwright who won the city's first-ever all-age, all-gender beauty pageant

Denise Coles, a 70-year-old drag king, won Brooklyn's first all-ages beauty pageant with a powerful singing performance.
more#lgbtq
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Op-Ed | When loneliness becomes a health risk for older New Yorkers | amNewYork

Social isolation carries the same health risks as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, raising the likelihood of heart disease, stroke, depression, cognitive decline, and early death.
NYC LGBT
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Seniors could get a tax break in this state - at younger people's expense

"We have an aging population, and a lot of people on lower income in that age range, and it's just an incredibly unfair burden to put on them," House Minority Leader Billy Bob Faulkingham (R-Winter Harbor) told WGME.
Retirement
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Credit.org rolls out new reverse mortgage e-learning platform

Hillary stated, "The new academy aims to flip that around... places our services at the beginning of a homeowner's journey to understand, from an unbiased source..."
Non-profit organizations
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Social Security Administration to require in-person identity checks for new and existing recipients

Social Security Administration is tightening identity verification processes to combat fraud.
Recipients must visit field offices instead of using phone or online services for identity checks.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Veteran turned away at Ontario polling station receives apology | CBC News

An Ontario senior was denied the chance to vote due to ID requirements, leading to an apology and a promise for further investigation.
Retirement
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Scammers Stole Their Retirement Savings. Then the Tax Bill Arrived.

Victims of online scams face surprising and burdensome tax liabilities after draining retirement savings to fraudsters.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

Sunset Park Senior Center Faces Closure After Rent Spike

United Senior Citizens of Sunset Park may face closure due to a proposed 70% rent increase after 50 years of service.
Canada news
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Senior citizens, told they won a lottery, lost $236,000 to a North Miami Beach fraudster

Akiel Doman was sentenced to 44 months for his role in a lottery fraud scheme targeting seniors.
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

Another East Bay woman falls victim to 'grandson scam,' loses $12,500

When I received a call from a mysterious number and heard the voice that sounded exactly like my grandson, I was convinced - it felt so real.
Miscellaneous
Public health
fromCbsnews
6 months ago

Medicare drug plans are getting better next year. Some will also cost more.

The Inflation Reduction Act will cap out-of-pocket medication costs for Medicare beneficiaries at $2,000 in 2025, providing significant financial relief.
fromredBus Blog
7 months ago

Best Train Travel Tips for Senior Citizens

Senior citizens should always book their tickets well in advance to avoid any last-minute rush or unavailability, especially during peak travel seasons like holidays and festivals.
Alternative transportation
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