On Tuesday, October 29, the Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services (DSPS) will hold its Annual Public Hearing. It will take place from 9 a.m. to noon at the Westchester County Center, located at 198 Central Avenue, White Plains, NY.
The hearing provides an opportunity for individuals to learn about and speak out on concerns that affect Westchester County senior citizens and their families, as well as for DSPS to unveil their updated goals and objectives for 2025. These updates will be included in the 2024-2028 four-year area plan on the proposed use of funds from the Older Americans Act and the New York State Community Services for the Elderly Program. The final area plan, incorporating public input, will be submitted to the New York State Office for the Aging, after approval by Westchester County Executive George Latimer.
The event is open to the public, and registration is not required to attend or speak at the meeting. The plan will be distributed at the public hearing and is also available upon request starting Tuesday, October 22. To request a copy of the plan, or for further information or accommodations, please contact Andrew Crawford at or call (914) 813-6408. Speakers are asked to identify the many beneficiaries of services DSPS provides to help older residents maintain a healthy and dignified lifestyle.
Written comments on the plan must be sent by Tuesday, November 12 to Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services, 9 South First Avenue, 10th Floor, Mount Vernon, NY, 10550, Attention: Sandra Brown or via e-mail .
For more information about the Department of Senior Programs and Services, call (914) 813-6300 or visit www.westchestergov.com/seniors.