Sustaining Our Seniors
Helping the seniors of this district maintain affordable, healthy and sustainable lifestyles is a passion of mine, closely aligned with my mission of building healthy communities. This web page contains resources to help our seniors thrive, and will be maintained on an ongoing basis. If you have information about a resource or initiative that you would like my office to include on this page, please email us at district95@nyassembly.gov.
Financial resources
Below are resources intended to help you carefully steward your hard-earned dollars.
Information from the Office of the Attorney General
The New York Homeowner Help Program
Contact the New York Homeowner Protection Program today to learn about foreclosure prevention, how to avoid scams, and much more. Click here for more information or call 1-855-HOME-456 for further assistance.
Smart Seniors, Smart Investors
Click here for tips on how to evaluate investment opportunities and distinguish good ones from common scams.
Programs from the Office of the State Comptroller
NY ABLE Program
The NY ABLE Program is a savings and investment plan that helps families and individuals with disabilities pay for medical and living expenses to maintain health, independence, and quality of life.
This plan is intended to supplement benefits from programs like Medicaid, SSI and private insurance. Like a college savings account, there is no federal tax on savings added to a NY ABLE account, provided the funds are used to pay for qualified disability expenses. Click here to learn more.
Health and Wellness
Demystifying Medicare
The Westchester Library System has a number of senior resources on a dedicated web page, including an online version of their Demystifying Medicare series.
Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (EPIC) Program
The Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (EPIC) program helps income-eligible seniors supplement their out-of-pocket Medicare Part D drug plan costs. Click here to learn more and apply.
Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP)
The Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP) provides advocacy and resources to seniors and others living in adult care facilities. Visit their website to learn more and find the LTCOP coordinator for our area.
Home Maintenance and Repair
Aging In Place Home Repair Grant
Westchester County residents should take advantage of the Aging In Place Home Repair Grant. This program can help make your home more accessible as your mobility needs change, and can also help with energy efficiency upgrades and other repairs to make your home more comfortable. Click here to learn more.
Lowering Home Energy Costs
Because of New York State’s commitment to the environment, we have a number of programs featuring rebates, grants and incentives designed to help your home become more energy efficient. This will help you cut costs while also cutting carbon emissions. They can also make your home more comfortable, eliminating drafts and improving indoor air quality.
Free Home Energy Audits
All state residents qualify to receive a free home energy audit that can tell you about hidden sources of wasted energy in your home. Click here to read about New York State’s Residential Energy Assessment Programs and how to get your home evaluated.
Comfort Home
Click here to learn more about the Comfort Home program, in which participants can receive incentives ranging from $1,000-$4,000 for insulation, air sealing and energy efficiency work in their homes.
EmPower+
Income-eligible households (including renters) can receive up to $10,000 for energy efficiency upgrades to their homes. Click here to learn more and apply.
Weatherization Referral Assistance Program
Income-eligible Westchester seniors can qualify to receive up to $5,000 for insulation, air sealing, door and window upgrades, and more through this program from the Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services. Click here to learn more and apply.
Affordable Comfort and Savings for Your Home
If the appliances in your home are nearing the end of their life, you are in a good position to consider choosing more sustainable new alternatives that can help you save money. Representatives from Sustainable Westchester shared a great overview of new heating and cooling appliances during their presentation on home energy options during my Sustaining Our Seniors senior forum this July. Click here to view the slides and learn more about what is available, including rebates and incentives that can make them more affordable.
Important note: Electric appliances are a choice, not a mandate, for existing homes. Click here to learn the facts about New York’s push toward electric buildings.
July 9, 2025 Happy, Healthy Hobbies Presentations
Here are presentations and other resources from the July 9, 2025 Senior Forum:
- Age Well Presentation by Lisa Feiner of Sharp Again
- Alzheimer’s Awareness Presentation by Marie Hargrove of the Alzheimer’s Association
- Triple Seed Granola Recipe by Marti Wolfson of NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital
- Benefits of Gardening with Native Plants by Adam Choper of Hilltop Hanover Farm
- Coin Collecting Basics by Dennis Sklenarik
Senior Centers and Senior Services in the 95th District
Each municipality in our district has many resources available to senior citizens aged 60 or older, including nutrition programs and opportunities to be active and socialize. Below, find information about local senior centers and links to the specific services in your area.
Westchester County Department of Senior Programs & Services
https://seniorcitizens.westchestergov.com/
Putnam County Office for Senior Resources
https://www.putnamcountyny.gov/osr
Village of Briarcliff Manor
3 Library Road
Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510
(914) 941-6129
Click here for more information.
Town & Village of Ossining
Joseph G. Caputo Community Center
95 Broadway
Ossining, NY 10562
(914) 762-1350
Office hours: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 3 PM
Click here for more information.
Village of Croton-on-Hudson
Stanley H. Kellerhouse Municipal Building
1 Van Wyck Street
Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520
(914) 271-5804
Click here for more information.
Town of Cortlandt
Muriel H. Morabito Community Center
29 Westbrook Drive
Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
(914) 528-1572
Click here for more information.
City of Peekskill
Peekskill Senior Center
4 Nelson Avenue
Peekskill, NY 10566
(914) 734-4250
Click herefor more information.
Yorktown
Albert A. Capellini Community & Cultural Center
1974 Commerce Street
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
Hours: Monday - Friday 9 AM - 2:30 PM
Click here for more information.
Philipstown
Friendship Center
6 Butterfield Road
Cold Spring, NY 10516
(845) 808-1705
Information provided through the Putnam County Office of Senior Resources - click here for more information re: nutrition and activity schedules.