LeadingAge New York

01/23/2026

Jeremy Rutter of Community Wellness Partners said it best: Long-term care providers are unable to compete for health care staff because state funding hasn’t kept pace with rising wages. As this trend worsens, more skilled health care workers are leaving the field for jobs in retail or hospitality, deepening the LTC workforce crisis and putting care for older New Yorkers at risk.

Thank you, Governor Kathy Hochul, for proposing to invest in nursing home Medicaid rates to help providers keep pace with rising costs and offer competitive wages. Please ensure that the final includes adequate funding to preserve access to quality nursing homes and LTC for older adults.

Medicaid funding directly impacts provider ability to attract quality staff.

01/16/2026

According to New York State, 75% of the state’s highest-quality nursing homes are nonprofit, yet many of these trusted providers are now closing or at risk of closure because state funding hasn’t kept pace with rising costs.

Governor Kathy Hochul, ensuring access to high-quality care for older New Yorkers means investing in the nonprofit nursing homes that deliver care every day. The must include real investments to support providers and the older New Yorkers they care for.

12/17/2025

It was a special day at Monroe Community Hospital last Thursday as LeadingAge New York’s Diane Darbyshire recognized MCH’s new state-of-the art Simulation Center with our 2025 Innovation of the Year Award and MCH Therapeutic Program Coordinator Amy Prenatt-Michaux with our 2025 Employee of Distinction Award. Congratulations to Amy and MCH, and thank you to Monroe County Executive Adam J. Bello for joining in the festivities!

12/17/2025

ACTION ALERT: Urge Congress to invest in proven solutions for affordable housing for older adults by enacting strong funding for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in FY 2026! https://bit.ly/3KKf19H

12/16/2025

Congratulations, Mary Gene and Richard!

12/15/2025

Thank you, NYS Senator Rachel May, Senator Chris Ryan, Assemblyman Al Stirpe, Assemblyman Bill Magnarelli, and Assemblywoman Pamela Hunter - 128th District, for a great discussion at Loretto last week on the importance of prioritizing older adults and not-for-profit aging services providers in the coming !

12/12/2025

Congratulations to LeadingAge New York members Michael S. King, President and CEO of Jewish Home, and David V. Pomeranz, President and CEO of RiverSpring Living, on being recognized as 2026 McKnight's Long-Term Care News Pinnacle Awards winners!

Thirty-two elite long-term care professionals have been chosen as honorees in the 2026 McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards program.

12/03/2025

Mark your calendars, advocates: The 2026 Legislative Session officially kicks off on Wed., Jan. 7th!

11/19/2025

Congratulations, Sandi!

Sandi Schreier, Director of Social Work at Cabrini of Westchester, was presented with the 2026 Professional of the Year Award from LeadingAge New York, part of a national association of 5,500 not-for-profit organizations. Ms. Schreier graciously accepted the award from Kristen Meyers, Chief Operating Officer of LeadingAge New York, on November 13, 2025 at a celebration held in her honor. While presenting the award, Ms. Meyers stated “This award honors a long term care, housing and services professional for their contributions to the well-being of the elderly or chronically ill in his or her community. It is open to professionals who demonstrate civic involvement as well as professional dedication, accomplishment and field expertise. I’m very pleased to present this award to Sandi on behalf of LeadingAge New York.”

At the reception, Bonita Burke, Chief Executive Officer and Administrator stated, “Sandi, you are someone who truly knows compassion, integrity and dedication and this award could not have gone to a better person.”

Congratulations Sandi, on your well-deserved recognition!

Seen below is Kristen Meyers, Bonita Burke and Sandi Schreier.

11/06/2025

Thank you to Assemblywoman Amy R. Paulin, Senator Nathalia Fernandez, and Lisa Urban from Assemblyman Steve Otis’s office for a wonderful visit with United Hebrew of New Rochelle residents and staff on Monday!

11/06/2025

Congratulations, Laurie!

10/29/2025

Congratulations, Melissa!

Melissa Clark, CNA at Bassett Healthcare Network’s Valley Health Services, received an Employee of Distinction Award from LeadingAge New York.