Dear Neighbor,

Happy Thanksgiving! I hope that you and yours are able to enjoy a meal together and have the opportunity to reflect on whatever it is that makes you feel thankful this season. If you or anyone you know is in need of a hot meal this week, please see the end of this email for information about available food resources.

Last week I held Sessions 1 and 2 of my four-part virtual lunch hour series with housing attorneys and advocates on a wide range of housing topics. My staff and I often hear from constituents about myriad housing issues that affect everyone, from young renters to rent-regulated tenants to co-op and condo owners. At these virtual events, you will learn how to get repairs in your apartment, steps to take if you are behind on your rent, informative tools for navigating Housing Court, and resources for co-op and condo owners. 

Below please find the date, time, and speaker for each webinar along with an individual RSVP link for each event. 

Also, next Friday, December 6th, is the first session of this year's three-part Virtual Older Adult Resource Fair. See below for more information and RSVP details for those events.

Best,

Liz Krueger

State Senator

Session 3: Appearing in Housing Court Without a Lawyer

Tuesday, December 3, 12 pm - 1 pm

Pablo Zevallos, The Legal Aid Society

Session 4: Co-op and Condo Owner Rights and Resources

Thursday, December 5, 12 pm - 1 pm

Rose Marie Cantanno, NYLAG

You will have the option of joining the events online through Zoom or watching them live-streamed on Facebook. You do not need a Facebook account or profile to view the events through Facebook. You will also have the option of calling in to access the audio-only portion of the events. 

Each event will feature a question-and-answer session with Senator Krueger and the webinar presenter. Attendees can submit questions through Zoom and Facebook during the events but are strongly encouraged to submit them in advance.

The events will be recorded and available to view afterward at krueger.nysenate.gov and facebook.com/statesenatorlizkrueger, along with the slides and links that were shared. They will also be emailed to everyone who RSVP'd for the events.

After you register, a confirmation email with the Zoom link and the call-in information will be sent immediately and you will receive a reminder email one week before the events. 

Please let us know if you plan to attend any or all sessions of the Virtual Housing Lunch Hour Series by registering at each RSVP link above.

If you missed Sessions 1 and 2, or wish to view them again, you can do so at the following links:

Please see below for details and registration information for Senator Krueger's 2024 Virtual Older Adult Resource Fair.

Session I: Connecting While Solo Aging

Friday, December 6th

2 pm – 3:30 pm

Loneliness is a growing epidemic in the United States but aging solo does not mean you are alone. In this session you will hear from presenters that offer programs to help you connect and from older adults who are having new adventures.

• Beverly Bartlett, Reverend, Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church
• Grace Morton, Center for Healthy Aging, New York Academy of Medicine
• Detective Anthony Nuccio, Crime Prevention Office and Older Adult Liaison, 19th Precinct
• Robin Strashun, Volunteer Director, Search and Care, With Solo Agers
• Lauren Taylor, M.A., M.S., L.C.S.W., SPOP

Session II: Arts and Culture

Thursday, December 12th

2 pm – 3:30 pm



New York is the cultural capital of the world! Hear from a selection of leading cultural institutions to learn about no- and low-cost options for older adults providing access to the best of what the City has to offer.

• Lara Schweller, Associate Educator, Community and Access Programs, MoMA
• Eleni DeSiervo, Senior Director Government Relations, Lincoln Center
• John-Morgan Bush, Dean, Juilliard Extension Program
• David Knapp, Deputy Director, Hiram Brown Center for Older Adults, 92Y
• Gladys Perez-Mojica, Associate Director of Public Engagement Programs, TDF (Theater Development Fund)

Session III: Legal Resources

Friday, December 13th

2 pm – 3:45 pm



Many of us need legal resources as we age to create later life planning documents, access home care, and to help obtain benefits. Hear from legal services organizations that offer no- and low-cost services. (Be aware there are income eligibility requirements which vary for each program.)

• Elisa M. Tustian, Director, Senior Law Project, Volunteers of Legal Services (VOLS)
• Libby Vasquez, Director of Legal Services, Legal Hotline and Planning and Estates Law Project, City Bar Justice Center
• Michele Kirschbaum, Director of Programs, New York Peace Institute
• Rebecca Wallach, Director, Evelyn Frank Legal Resource Program, New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG)
• Erin Shahinfar, Staff Attorney, Advanced Planning Practice, Public Benefits Resource Program, NYLAG
• Nic Shugar, Law Graduate, Elder Law Practice, NYLAG

My office has received many calls asking about Thanksgiving-specific meal programs. Please see the resources below for Wednesday, November 27th and Thursday, November 28th. Not all of these locations are in the district but are accessible via public transportation. 

Monday, November 25th - Sunday, December 1st

• New York Common Pantry offers sit-down or takeaway hot meals Monday to Friday from 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm and brown bag meals to go on Saturday and Sunday from 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm at 8 East 109th Street. You can contact them at (917) 720-9700.
• Crossroads Community Services in partnership with the Coalition for the Homeless provides carry-out style hot meals every weeknight (including Saturday and Sunday). It will be served from 5:30 pm and 6:30 pm at 108 East 51st Street. You can contact them at 212-378-0229.

Wednesday, November 27th:

• Crossroads Community Services provides a carry-out style breakfast every Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday from 7:45 am to 8:45 am at 108 East 51st Street (between Park and Lexington Ave). You can contact them at 212-378-0229 or at https://www.crossroadsnyc.org/program.
• Lenox Hill Neighborhood House offers sit-down style hot meals for lunch and dinner at The Center. Lunch will be served from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm and dinner will be served from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm. All adults aged 60 and over are welcome. The senior center is located at 343 East 70th Street (between 1st Ave and 2nd Ave). You can contact them at 212-218-0319.
• Grand Central Neighborhood Service Corp offers restaurant-style hot meals from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm at 120 East 32nd Street. 
• Church of the Epiphany has a sit-down or grab-and-go Thanksgiving-style dinner starting at 6:00 pm located at 351 East 74th Street (between 2nd and 1st Aves). All are welcome. You can contact them at (212) 737-2720 or email at [email protected]. 

Thursday, November 28th: 

• The Bowery Mission offers a traditional Thanksgiving meal with festivities and live music for breakfast and lunch. Breakfast will be served from 8:00 am - 9:00 am and lunch will be served from 11:30 am - 4:00 pm at 227 Bowery (between Rivington and Stanton Sts). Indoor and outdoor seating will be available. You can contact them at (212) 674-3456. https://www.bowery.org/updates/2024/10/thanksgiving-2024/ 
• Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen provides a hot and nutritious grab-and-go meal every weekday, including on Thanksgiving, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 pm at 296 9th Ave (between W 26th Street and W 28th Street). You can contact them at (212) 924-0167. https://holyapostlesnyc.org/soup-kitchen-and-pantry/daily-meal-service/ 
• Hudson Guild’s Older Adult Center will be hosting a sit-down hot meal at 11:30 am at 119 9th Avenue (between 17th and 18th Sts). You can reach them at (212) 760-9800 or email them at [email protected].
• Metro Baptist Church is hosting a sit-down or grab-n-go Thanksgiving lunch from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm at 410 West 40th Street (between 9th and 10th Sts). You can contact them at (212) 594-4464. 
• Goddard Riverside has a sit-down Thanksgiving meal from 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm located at 593 Columbus Ave (between 88th and 89th Sts). The line opens at 11:00 am. You can contact them at (212) 873-6600. https://goddard.org/holiday/ 
• Crossroads Community Services in partnership with the Coalition for the Homeless provides carry-out style hot meals every weeknight (including Saturday and Sunday). It will be served from 5:30 pm and 6:30 pm at 108 East 51st Street (between Park and Lexington Ave). You can contact them at 212-378-0229 or via their website at https://www.crossroadsnyc.org/program.
• Grand Central Neighborhood Service Corp offers sit-down hot meals on Thursday and Friday from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm at 120 East 32nd Street. 

Please find additional food resources for the Upper East Side here and for Midtown here.