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Zhuang asks how many seniors are served by 105 NYCHA OACs

New York City Council · Oct 27, 2026 · starts 0:43:12 · 1 min 12 sec

Zhuang asks how many seniors are served by the 105 NYCHA OACs. McKenzie answers that 12,686 older adults receiving NYC Aging services live in NYCHA across all programs, including OAC participants. Zhuang expresses surprise at the number.

Susan Zhuang

And we do have, I'm going to ask some questions.

Susan Zhuang

We just also joined by Council Member Ressler and Council Member Hudson.

Susan Zhuang

And I'm going to ask some questions, and then I'm going to give to you the floor.

Susan Zhuang

Aside from location, is there any...

Susan Zhuang

Location about nature allocated

Susan Zhuang

So from the testimony, I see there's 105 NITRA OACs located in NITRA buildings.

Susan Zhuang

How many senior we actually serve from that 105 OACs?

Lisa Scott McKenzie

Sorry, there are 12,686 older adults that receive NYC Aging Services who we know live in NYCHA across all programs, including our OAC participants.

Susan Zhuang

Only 12,000?

Lisa Scott McKenzie

12,686.

Susan Zhuang

Okay.