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A few weeks ago, we introduced a new series through which we answer questions about Gray Panthers. The question we’re talking about today...

A lot has been made in the news over the fact that many of America’s leaders are old. President Joe Biden is 80 years old, and would be...

If you mention the name “Gray Panthers” to someone, you may get some questions. Or, if you hear about Gray Panthers after never hearing...

As we at Gray Panthers NYC prepare to announce our Above & Beyond award winners, we thought it would be fitting to share an excerpt from...

Barbiemania is in full swing! It feels like so many people around are talking about their plans to watch Barbie, or their experiences...

If you want to get a conversation started with a stranger here in New York City, just talk about the weather, the MTA, or the traffic....

We at Gray Panthers work to “create a humane society” and eliminate injustice and discrimination wherever they exist. The United States...

Maggie Kuhn was a fierce activist whose career and personal life was heavily entwined in the struggle for social justice. Through...

As we mentioned in a previous blog post, ageism is not the only -ism or -phobia that matters to us, for a multitude of reasons. There are...

In the coming weeks, Frances Zainoeddin, one of our longtime board members, will be departing from the Board, albeit staying with us as...

Often, this blog is used to report bad news or a need for action on ageism, long-term care, and social justice issues, just to name a...

Gray Panthers was founded on and is perhaps best known for its stance on issues that combat ageism and advocates for the rights and...

As far as we know, there aren’t tons of nursing homes out there serving Big Macs or Chicken McNuggets to their residents. So why, then,...

Gray Panthers NYC recently learned that some lawmakers are making noise to push for increased funding for nursing home oversight. Gray...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Michelle Arnot Gray Panthers NYC michelle@graypanthersnyc.org 917 816 7226 Gray Panthers NYC president...

As someone who has a loved one in Long-Term Care, I have personally experienced bias and discrimination in the way our loved ones are...

As the 118th Congress begins its deliberations, one issue must command the attention of all Americans, whether Republican, Democrat, or...

“Ultimately, we must ensure that our nursing homes are truly homes for those living in them.” -- New York City Council Member Crystal...

In a response to another surge in COVID-19 cases, the United States Federal Government has reinstated a program though which all American...

On October 17, 2022, the Granny Peace Brigade NYC (GPB) observed its 17th anniversary. Most of our heads are gray, like the Gray Panthers...