SENATOR KLEIN HOSTS 21ST ANNUAL SENIOR APPRECIATION DAY

WESTCHESTER, NY - State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) held his 21st annual Senior Appreciation Day on Thursday, October 1 and Friday, October 2 at the Westchester Broadway Theatre.

Senator Klein said: “Seniors are the crown jewel of The Bronx and Westchester and it’s critical we give back to those that have given us so much. I’m proud to host my 21st annual Senior Appreciation Day and I thank all the local seniors who came out to enjoy this special celebration. I will continue to fight for our seniors and work to keep costs affordable for those living out their golden years in The Bronx and Westchester.”  

At the event, 1,000 seniors across the 34th Senate District enjoyed a special luncheon and saw the critically acclaimed Broadway play, “Show Boat.”

More than 30 senior centers participated in the two-day event, including RAIN Boston Road, Bronx House, the Riverdale Y, Emerald Isle Immigration Center Senior Services, Mt. Vernon Armory Senior Citizens Group, Mechler Hall Senior Center, the City Island Senior Center, JASA Throggs Neck Senior Center, Pilot Cove Senior Center and many more.

Lena Fasso of the NorthEast Bronx Association said: “What a great way to show support for seniors! Thank you Senator Klein for helping to keep life affordable and for always putting on outstanding events like this one. I look forward to continuing to work with you to make life better for seniors in The Bronx and Westchester.”

Theresa Casey of Emerald Isle Immigration Center Senior Services said: “I love Broadway and Senator Klein! Thanks to our all-star elected official for holding this wonderful event for seniors in his district."

Greta Face of the Pelham Senior Citizen’s Club said: "I know Senator Klein is very appreciative of the senior population and our needs. He's been very responsive through the years and he is always putting on great events like this one."

Rabbi Andrew Bossov, Director of the Westchester Jewish Community Services Senior Programs, said: “Our seniors at WJCS look forward to Senior Day every year. Senator Klein has been an outstanding advocate for our community and continues to work hard to improve the quality of life in Mt. Vernon and beyond.”

Senior Day sponsors included Rebekah Rehab and Extended Care, Southern New York Association, Altria, Age Well New York, Empire City Casino and Raceway, Time Warner Cable, AT&T and Centers Health Care.