Tag: seniors

Senator Liu hosting Senior Appreciation events in Flushing this month

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Sep. 16, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Senator John Liu is hosting a series of events in Flushing in honor of Senior Appreciation Month.  All the events will be held at community centers geared toward seniors. From mooncake celebrations to a slew of birthday celebrations, there are several events to choose from this month.  Senator…

Queens DA, elected officials highlight recent scams targeting older adults, add advice on self-protection

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Mar. 18, 2024 By Bill Parry Two days after Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced she had brought charges against a Flushing man for scamming more than $600,000 from seniors across the country, her office hosted a presentation at the Ridgewood Older Adult Center on Mar. 12 to coach participants on how they can avoid being victims of similar schemes. “Education is key to preventing fraudulent activity, particularly among the senior population,” Katz said. “To this end, my office has been actively engaging with senior centers across the borough, providing insights on the warning signs of common scams.” Fei Liang,…
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