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From its earliest days, Gray Panthers has stood for justice across generations. What began as a grassroots movement in the United States...

“You’re too young to have that problem.” “That’s just for old people.”   Chronic illness doesn’t discriminate. Old age is not just...

My major trip this summer was to visit other parts of New York, due to my own desire to explore more of the state I was born in and grew...

Transformation Tuesday | July 2025   Hosted by Gray Panthers NYC Caregiving touches every life. Whether we’ve been caregivers, are caregivers, will be caregivers, or will one day need one, the experience binds us all. At this month’s Transformation Tuesday , Gray Panthers NYC  brought together three remarkable advocates to explore what true partnership in caregiving looks like—and why it matters. Moderated by Carrie Leljedal , GPNYC Vice President and family advocate, the con

After 50 years of fighting for older adults, we're unveiling our bold new identity—and it perfectly captures who we are:...

This July marks a milestone we must celebrate—and protect. Sixty years ago, the Older Americans Act (OAA) became law and reshaped what it...

Since the 1990s, various industries have been using “age simulation suits” to demonstrate to individuals working with (e.g., healthcare)...

Some call the recent spending and tax cut bill signed into law the “Big, Beautiful Bill.” But, given the nature of the bill, perhaps a...

As is always the case in mid June to late June, the United States Supreme Court announced a series of decisions. And this term, the...

New Yorkers who are registered for a major party–you have a primary coming up! While it is all-too-easy to get all-consumed by what is...

On May 31 the South Dade chapter of the GP  honored Kristen Gonzalez with the Al Afterman Scholarship award. Ms Gonzalez, who is pursuing...

Jack Kupferman, Edith Cresmer, and Norman Siegel at the rally in Foley Square, NYC Jack Kupferman delivered these remarks at a protest...

Lawmakers are calling it “big and beautiful.” We call it what it really is: The Dirty Diaper Bill—and it’s making its way through...

One of the biggest current debates over the alleged “Big, Beautiful Bill” is with aiding those in need financially. Exhibit A: the fact...

New York’s prisons are aging — but our justice system hasn’t caught up. Today, more than one in every four people incarcerated in New...

On behalf of Gray Panthers NYC, We are writing to you to share grave concerns regarding President Trump’s draft FY 2026 HHS budget...

(S1280b/A73b) (Krueger/Solages)  To Whom it may Concern; The New York City Gray Panthers asks for your support and co-sponsorship of the...

Last week, my car was in the shop and my husband drove me to work and came at the end of the day to pick me up. One of my coworkers, who...

On March 31st, the Social Security Administration made a few security measures, all in the name of allegedly reducing fraud. One measure...

In the previous post, “ For a Renaissance of the Gray Panthers Network, Park I ”, I ended with two questions: How do we not repeat the...