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Agency Testimony

McKenzie calls for federal investment and quarterly NYCHA meetings

New York City Council · Oct 27, 2026 · starts 0:35:57 · 30 sec

McKenzie says federal investment in NYCHA facilities is needed as the older adult population grows. About one-third of the OAC portfolio is in NYCHA facilities. NYCHA and NYC Aging teams have committed to meeting quarterly to address persistent and acute issues.

Lisa Scott McKenzie

As I know council is aware, overarching throughout the discussion,

Lisa Scott McKenzie

discussion today is the need for federal investment in NYCHA facilities.

Lisa Scott McKenzie

New York's older adult population continues to grow and as I've said before in today's testimony roughly one-third of our overall OAC portfolio is located in a NYCHA facility.

Lisa Scott McKenzie

Because of that need, NYCHA and NYC Aging Teams have committed to meeting quarterly

Lisa Scott McKenzie

to address persistent and acute issues affecting this portfolio of OACs.