Sen. Cordell Cleare hosted her annual National Senior Citizens Day and highlighted a bill that would help lower energy bills for seniors.
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“This National Senior Citizens Day in Harlem is a shining example of community collaboration and a tribute to the trailblazers who have nurtured, mentored, shared their wisdom, and sacrificed so much for us,” Cleare said in a statement. “This event celebrates our elders, on whose shoulders we stand, who have paved the way for us, and who continue to contribute so much to our community. They are truly deserving of this recognition.
“Today, we honor the unwavering strength and enduring legacy of our senior citizens — the true foundation of our communities,” Senator Robert Jackson said in a statement. “Standing in solidarity with leaders like Senator Cleare and our community partners, we reaffirm our commitment to empower and uplift our elders, ensuring they continue to live with dignity in the city they helped build.
The bill has already passed in the State Assembly and Senate and is now awaiting Gov. Kathy Hochul’s signature to become law. At the event’s press conference, Cleare urged Hochul to sign the bill, taking into consideration how weather extremes can cause year-round financial strain for New Yorkers.
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