The New York City Department for the Aging (DFTA) is the department of the government of New York City[1] that provides support and information for older people (those over 60).[2] Its regulations are compiled in title 69 of the New York City Rules. Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez has been the commissioner of DFTA since April 9, 2019.
| Department overview | |
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| Formed | 1975 |
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| Jurisdiction | New York City |
| Headquarters | 2 Lafayette Street New York City, New York, 10007 |
| Employees | 343 (FY 2024) |
| Annual budget | $522 million (FY 2024) |
| Department executive |
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| Key document | |
| Website | www |
History
editThe passage of the federal Older Americans Act in 1965 created a nationwide aging network consisting of the federal Administration on Aging, along with state offices and local area agencies. In 1968, New York City established the Mayor's Office for the Aging, which was funded as a three-year demonstration project by the Older Americans Act. The office was responsible for planning, coordinating, and funding services for the elderly such as nutrition and hot meal programs in underserved and unserved communities, and initiating home-delivered meals.[3]
In 1975, through an amendment of the New York City Charter, the Mayor's Office for Aging became the New York City Department for the Aging. Alice M. Brophy, who had headed the Mayor's Office for the Aging since its creation in 1968, became the first commissioner.[3][4]
Commissioners
editThe following is a list of the commissioners since the department was created:
| Name | Years in Office | Mayoral Administration |
|---|---|---|
| Alice M. Brophy[3] | 1975 – 1978 | Abraham D. Beame |
| Janet S. Sainer[5][6] | 1978 – 1989 | Edward I. Koch |
| Prema Mathai-Davis[7] | 1990 – 1993 | David N. Dinkins |
| Herbert W. Stupp[8] | 1994 – 2001 | Rudolph W. Giuliani |
| Edwin Mendéz-Santiago[9] | 2002 – 2008 | Michael R. Bloomberg |
| Lilliam Barrios-Paoli[10] | 2008 – 2013 | Michael R. Bloomberg |
| Donna M. Corrado[11] | 2013 – 2019 | Bill de Blasio |
| Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez[2] | 2019 – Present | Bill de Blasio |
References
edit- ^ New York City Charter § 2400; "There shall be a department for the aging, the head of which shall be the commissioner for the aging."
- ^ a b "Commissioner's Message". nyc.gov. New York City Department for the Aging. Retrieved 2019-10-15.
- ^ a b c "N.Y.C. Department for the Aging - D.F.T.A. History". nyc.gov. New York City Department for the Aging. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
- ^ Clines, Francis X. (January 25, 1969). "Foster Homes for Aged Increasing". New York Times. p. 31. Retrieved 15 November 2016.
- ^ "Metropolitan Briefs - Commissioner on Aging". New York Times. May 6, 1978. Retrieved 15 November 2016.
- ^ Hevesi, Dennis (June 8, 2007). "Janet S. Sainer, 88, Leader of New York Office for Elderly, Dies". New York Times. p. B7. Retrieved 15 November 2016.
- ^ Sullivan, Ronald (December 30, 1989). "Dinkins Names 3 More Heads Of Departments". New York Times. Retrieved 15 November 2016.
- ^ "Giuliani Picks Head Of Agency on Aging". New York Times. March 2, 1994. Retrieved 15 November 2016.
- ^ Cardwell, Diane (December 29, 2001). "Bloomberg Adds Six To His Team". New York Times. Retrieved 15 November 2016.
- ^ Chan, Sewell; Chen, David W. (December 17, 2008). "Bloomberg Names Commissioner for Aging". New York Times. Retrieved 15 November 2016.
- ^ Gregory, Kia (February 19, 2014). "Citing 'Inequality Crisis,' Mayor Names Top Legal Adviser and Fills 2 Other Jobs". New York Times. p. A14. Retrieved 15 November 2016.