The mission of the NYSAAAA is to support and enhance the capacity of New York’s local Area Agencies on Aging and to work in collaboration with the aging network to promote independence, preserve dignity, and advocate on the behalf of aging New Yorkers and their families.






 


 

    Fact Sheets:

 

    Home Delivered Meals  (May 2010)  >> view

 

    Expanded In-home Services for the Elderly

    Program (EISEP) (May 2010) >>view

 

     NY Connects Synopsis (April 2010) >> view

   

    AAA Overview (June 2010) >> view

 

    Fact sheet text available for AAA members

    >>link to text versions   (members only)

 

  Quick Links:

   Employment Options: Tips for Older Job Seekers

   >> view brochure (submitted by n4a)

 

    Legislative & Budget updates >>view (members only)

    Project 2020  >> link to n4a web site

                >> view member resources  (members only)

    EISEP Workgroup updates >>view  (members only)

    AAA ListServe Summaries >> view  (members only)

     

  Position Statements:

     Budget 2010-2011 >> view

 

     Memo in support of S7267 - preventing debit card

     surcharges - >> view memo  (posted 6-22-10)

 

     Press Conference regarding legislation to prevent

     debit card surcharging (S7267) >>

     view press release  (posted 6-22-10)

 

  Legislative Updates:

     2010-11 Senate Budget Conference Committees

     >> view list

 

     Governor's Budget Vetoes  >> view

     

      Budget Chart >> view  (members only)

 

  Association Events:

       

        Aging Concerns Unite Us Conference

        2010:  June 8 - 9

        2011: June 7 - 8

        Desmond Hotel, Albany, NY

 

          June 8th Member Mtg at ACUU

         >> view event information (members only)

        

 Older Americans Act Reauthorization:

     

      >> link to n4a web site info on OAA

      >> link to AoA Reauthorization Information

      >>Big Ideas for OAA Reauthorization 

          (NCOA- Spring 2010)

 

  News & Headlines:

         

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Governor Paterson acts on 92 bills >> view press release (Governor's web site - August 31, 2010)

   
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Frank Talk about Care at Life's End >> view article (NY Times - August 23, 2010)

   
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Saving Central Cities Legislation >> view article (Albany Times Union - August 23, 2010)

   
bullet Crucial Service at Office for Aging >> view article (Plattsburgh Press Republican - August 13, 2010)
   
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Despite vetoes, pork-barrel spending continues >> view article (Ithaca Journal - August 8, 2010)

   
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Governor says budget will remain balanced >> view article (Democrat & Chronicle - August 6, 2010)

   
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NY Legislature can agree on one idea - to head home >> view article (Albany Times Union - July 30, 2010)

   
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Senate showcases dysfunction >> view article (Albany Times Union - July 29, 2010)

   
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Ex-Judge recommends no charges against Paterson >> view article (NY Times - July 28, 2010)

   
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Paterson taking kinder approach >> view article (Albany Times Union - July 26, 2010)

   
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Governor sets stage to recall Legislature

>> view article (Albany Times Union - July 21, 2010)

   
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Governor offers "compromise" bill

>> view article (Albany Times Union - July 14, 2010)

   
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Senator Thomas Patrick Morahan dies at 78

>> view notice (Senate website - July 13, 2010)

   
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Senate bills spur talking>> view article (Albany Times Union - July 13, 2010)

   
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Senate Dems hope to use stopped paychecks as leverage>> view article (Buffalo News - July 12, 2010)

   
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Op-ed piece on Debit Card fees >> view article (Albany Times Union - July 9, 2010)

   
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Veto pen budget sword>> view article (Albany Times Union - July 8, 2010)

   
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6900 vetoes set for return>> view article (Albany Times Union - July 7, 2010)

   
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Seniors targets of scammers>> view article (Daily News - July 6, 2010)

   
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Dems seek to oust Espada >> view article (Albany Times Union - July 6, 2010)

   
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State can't afford pork >> view article (Albany Times Union - June 29, 2010)

   
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Senate GOP Now in Control of Democrats budget >> view article (Press Republican - June 29, 2010)

   
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Veto spells delay for budget >> view article (Albany Times Union - June 29, 2010)

   
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No shutdown - no deal either >> view article (Albany Times Union - June 28, 2010)

   
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Gov. Paterson drops the budget hammer >> view article (Daily Politics - June 25, 2010)

   
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Higher Taxes Surface in Budget Talks >> view article (Albany Times Union - June 25, 2010)

   
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Gov. Paterson warns lawmakers to reach budget deal by Monday or he will >> view article (Albany Times Union - June 23, 2010)

   
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Crimes against the elderly charged as hate crimes >> view article (New York Times - June 23, 2010)

   
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Cutting Cost of Debit Cards >> view article (Albany Times Union - June 23, 2010)

   

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President Crystal Carter featured in Plattsburgh newspaper article "Top County Officials Also Sit at Helm of State Associations" (Press Republican, 6-22-10) >> link to article

   
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Results of 5 way leaders meeting >> view article (Albany Times Union - June 22, 2010)

   
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Tobacco taxes and the budget extender >> view article (Albany Times Union - June 22, 2010)

   
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Montgomery County OFA concerned about state funding >> view article (The Leader-Herald - June 14, 2010)

>> view article (The Schenectady Gazette - June 17, 2010)

   
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Paterson calls for end to budget process by June 28 >> view article (Albany Times Union - June 17, 2010)

   
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"Seniors First" - Senate Majority Passes Legislative Package Improving Quality of Life for Seniors (6-16-10)

>> link to Senate web site

>> NYSAAAA Memos in Support of Bills

>> NYSAAAA Support Statement

   
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State emergency spending bill OK'd >>view article (Albany Times Union - June 15, 2010)

   
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State buys another week - no shutdown >>view article (Albany Times Union - June 15, 2010)

   
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Medicaid Program Extender - Call to Action >>view n4a Advocacy Alert

>>view NCOA Advocacy Alert

(posted - June 11, 2010)

   
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Government shutdown a real threat? >>view article (Albany Times Union - June 10, 2010)

   
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"Blackmail" extension pass >> view article (Albany Times Union - June 8, 2010)

   
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n4a Outlines Affordable Act grant Opportunities

>> view memo (6-3-10)

   
bullet HHS Announces $60 M in Affordable Act Grants to States for  Health & Long Term Care Options

>> view HHS press release (6-3-10)

Grants under Affordable Health Act

>> link to CMS announcement

   
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Tompinks targets more nursing aids for aging population >> view article  (posted 6-1-10)

   
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Leaders budget meeting 5-18-10 >> view article  (Albany Times Union 5-19-10)

   
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DiNapoli rips into time waster politicians >> view article  (New York Post 5-18-10)

   
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Another try on budget >> view article  (Albany Times Union 5-18-10)

   
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Judge temporarily blocks furloughs >> view article  (New York Times 5-13-10)

   
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Paterson Rescinds Raises >> view article  (Daily News 5-12-10)

   
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NYC Selects 50 Senior Centers to Close >> view article  (Daily News 5-11-10)

   
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No budget til June - at the earliest >> view article  (Albany Times Union 5-4-10)

   
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The cost of a one day furlough >> view article  (Albany Times Union 4-30-10)

   
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Ravitch confirms budget deal far off  >> view article  (City Hall 4-28-10)

   
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Paterson Talks Furlough

view article - Albany Times Union 4-28-10

view article  New York Times 4-28-10

   
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CMS Chief Actuary's Analysis of New Health Reform Law  (posted 4-26-10)

Memo on Financial Impact 

Memo on Trust Fund Effect

   
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Cuomo seeks staff pay records from Espada  >> view article  (Albany Times Union 4-23-10)

   
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Gov to Lawmakers - Plan to Stick Around Albany  >> view article  (Albany Times Union 4-22-10)

   
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Fed, State Unite in Espada Raid  >> view article  (Albany Times Union 4-22-10)

   
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Espada Denies Stealing Millions  >> view article  (Albany Times Union 4-21-10)

   
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Espada Accused of using Non-Profit for Personal Gain  >> view article  (NY Times 4-20-10)

   
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Forecast warns State can't pay June bills  >> view article   (Albany Times Union 4-12-10))

   
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Secretary Sebelius Awards Funding for Chronic Disease Self-Management Programs for Older Americans >> view press release   (posted 3-30-10)

   
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Senator Diaz's Press Release re: Meeting with Senator Gillibrand >> view press release   (posted 3-29-10)

   
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Senator Diaz's Press Release re: Title XX >> view press release   (posted 3-29-10)

   
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Assemblyman Dinowitz's Press Release re: Title XX >> view press release   (posted 3-29-10)

   
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Budget Lines Define Debate >> view article (Albany Times Union 3-25-10)

   
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 Assembly Budget Resolution Vote>> view article (Albany Times Union 3-24-10)

   
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 Senate Budget Resolution Vote>> view article (Albany Times Union 3-23-10)

   
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 Pork reform gains support>> view article (Albany Times Union 3-23-10)

   

 

 

 


 

    Directions to the NYS4A office

    >>view directions

 document

 

  Laura A. Cameron

  Executive Director

  click here to send email to Laura

 

  JoAnne Martel

  Director of Communication & Public Policy

  click here to send email to JoAnne

 

  Karen Thornton

   Meeting & Membership Coordinator

   click here to send email to Karen

   karen@nysaaaa.org

 

  General Office E-mail

  click here for general email


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