City Council Member Jumaane Williams (Flatbush, East Flatbush, Flatlands, Midwood, Canarsie) may be running hard to become the City’s public advocate, but he’s not forgetting the home front.
Williams, along with City Council Member Alan Maisel (D-Bergen Beach, Canarsie, Flatlands, Georgetown, Gerritsen Beach, Marine Park, Mill Basin, Mill Island, Sheepshead Bay) and Democratic District Leaders Lew Fidler and Sue Ann Partnow were all involved in helping celebrate the Midwood Neighborhood Senior Center’s grand reopening inside its’ new location at Congregation Beit Hillel of Flatlands,, 2146 Ralph Avenue in Georgetown.
“Our active adults need a space to come together with their neighbors and friends, and I’m so glad to have this new, beautiful space open at last.” said Williams. “I want to thank Millennium Development for their tremendous advocacy for our seniors, and for all of the work that they’ve done to make this possible.”
The popular senior center, which frequently sees hundreds of community members in attendance for meals, classes, games, and fellowship, as well as events including concerts and parties, was originally located at 4815 Avenue I, but faced closure last summer.
This prompted a number of seniors to come to an oversight hearing at City Hall to make their presence felt and voices heard in opposition to what they call a mishandling of the situation.
Williams questioned the Department for the Aging (DFTA) Commissioner at length about the situation, DFTA practices and applicable policies, and fought to make sure that the concerns of the members, and the members themselves, were the primary consideration in the solution, which is now being implemented.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony drew several hundred seniors, held in the main hall of the new facility, featured performances from the Midwood Senior Choir, dancing, and a meal together.
“We are thrilled to re-open Midwood Neighborhood Center, to serve active adults in Councilman Jumaane Williams’ District, after being the proud sponsor since August of 1999.” said Paul Curiale, Executive Director of Millennium Development. “All adults are welcome to join us in Mill Basin and Georgetown. Great days ahead!”
The ribbon-cutting ceremony, held in the main hall of the new facility, featured performances from the Midwood Senior Choir, dancing, and a meal together.
