AARP advocates have released a sweeping report of policies designed to make New York a more friendly city for senior residents — furnishing a roadmap for city officials to confront a host of challenges, from age discrimination to perilous streets.
The “What Older New Yorkers Deserve: NYC Blueprint for Action 2.0” report is the second of its kind, and contains over 90 recommendations for lawmakers and would mark a significant overhaul of how the city functions — all to the much-needed benefit of residents over the age of 50.