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Mata on aging and disability partnerships for veterans

New York City Council · Jun 22, 2026 · starts 1:23:49 · 46 sec

Mata discusses partnerships with the Department of Aging and Disability to support the increasing aging veteran population and veterans with disabilities, noting both commissioners are from Staten Island.

Yesenia Mata

And to further elaborate on the partnerships or relationships that we have with other agencies, at DBS we understand that there's an increasing aging population of veterans,

Yesenia Mata

and also when it comes to disabilities as well.

Yesenia Mata

So what we are doing is creating those strong partnerships with the Department of Aging and Disability.

Yesenia Mata

It just so happens the Commissioner for Disability as well as from Staten Island.

Yesenia Mata

So we are working very closely with both commissioners to ensure that we can support veterans holistically.

Yesenia Mata

Taking over the city.

Yesenia Mata

Yes.

Yesenia Mata

That's it.

Yesenia Mata

And we may soon have a flag if the hearing in the next room goes well.