Dear Neighbor,

I have two important virtual events coming up this week and next week that I'd like to share with you. This Thursday, May 19th, at 10am I will be hosting the final session of this year's Virtual Roundtable for Boomers and Seniors, titled “Reframing Aging: Building an Age Friendly City.”

Next Thursday, May 26th, at 7pm, I will be hosting a Virtual Town Hall titled “Skyrocketing Utility Costs: Why Is My Con Ed Bill So High?” Experts from the Public Utility Law Project will explain how your Con Edison bill is calculated, why prices are surging, what your rights are as a utility customer, as well as options for people in utility arrears.

See below for more information and registration details.

Best,

Liz Krueger
State Senator

Senator Liz Krueger’s 2022 Virtual Roundtable for Boomers and Seniors

“Aging in Place: Living Well in the Community”

Session VIII: “Reframing Aging: Building an Age Friendly City”

Thursday, May 19th from 10 am – 11:30 am

The majority of older people want to age in place, which is possible with the right support and planning. This multi-part roundtable series will bring together experts and thought leaders to help us understand some of the vital components needed to age well in the community.

If we want the resources we need to age well in the community, we must reframe the way we think and talk about getting older. When we view aging in a more positive frame, it becomes easier to take action to change things in our community to support older adults. Learn about how you can work to make your neighborhood more age friendly, and find out about key policies in New York City that still need to be addressed to support us as we age.

The May 19th Roundtable will feature:

- Crystal Hudson, Aging Committee Chair, New York City Council

- Elana Kieffer, Acting Director, Center for Healthy Aging, New York Academy of Medicine

- Allison Nickerson, Executive Director, LiveOn NY

- Alden Prouty, Member, Carnegie Hill Village

- Mario Rubano, MPH, Policy Associate, Center for Health Aging, New York Academy Of Medicine

You will have the option of joining the event online through Zoom, a webinar hosting service.

You will also have the option to view the event online through Facebook. Please note that you do not need a Facebook account or profile to view the event through Facebook.

If you do not have access to a computer, tablet, or other electronic device, you can listen in by telephone.

**Once you register for the event, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom and Facebook links, and the call-in information.**

The event will feature a question and answer session with Councilmember Hudson, Elana Kieffer, Allison Nickerson, Alden Prouty, and Mario Rubano. Attendees will be able to submit questions through Zoom and Facebook during the event but are strongly encouraged to submit them in advance.

Please let us know if you plan to attend the Thursday, May 19th Virtual Roundtable by registering at https://tinyurl.com/seniorroundtable5-19-22.

Senator Liz Krueger’s Virtual Town Hall

“Skyrocketing Utility Costs: Why Is My Con Ed Bill So High?”

Thursday, May 26th from 7 pm – 8:30 pm

Wondering why your utility bill recently went up so much? Experts at the Public Utility Law Project explain how your Con Edison bill is calculated, why prices are surging, what your rights are as a utility customer, as well as options for people in utility arrears.

The Virtual Town Hall will feature:

- Richard A. Berkley, Esq., Executive Director of the Public Utility Law Project (PULP)

- Laurie Wheelock, Esq., Deputy General Counsel and Deputy Director of the Public Utility Law Project (PULP)

You will have the option of joining the event online through Zoom, a webinar hosting service.

You will also have the option to view the event online through Facebook. Please note that you do not need a Facebook account or profile to view the event through Facebook.

If you do not have access to a computer, tablet, or other electronic device, you can listen in by telephone.

**Once you register for the event, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom and Facebook links, and the call-in information.**

The event will feature a question and answer session with Richard Berkley and Laurie Wheelock. If you have questions about why your utility bill is surging, and what you can do about future increases, you should attend the May 26th Virtual Town Hall. Attendees will be able to submit questions through Zoom and Facebook during the event but are strongly encouraged to submit them in advance.

Please let us know if you plan to attend the Thursday, May 26th Virtual Town Hall by registering at https://tinyurl.com/utilitytownhall5-26-22.