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The CTA Foundation brought accessibility innovation to the spotlight at CES 2025 with two exclusive tours:

Go deeper: Interested in joining our partners, participating in our Industry Partner Council, and championing accessibility and aging tech? Contact nzundel@ctafoundation.tech to learn more.

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Join Ann Carrozza and Guest-Host Reverend Paul Sladkus each week to learn about ASSET PROTECTION. The show is called ” The Laws of Your Money”. Listening to Ann, or  CALL 800 321 0710 with questions, might help save you from a major financial disaster in your life.

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Along will be present for a special Q&A with the cast and Director; session following the screening at the Teaneck. Film Festival 2024.”

On Golden Years” is a romantic comedy/drama, which reminds us to “Shall we live every day like Valentine’s day?”

‘On Golden Years’ stars a cameo of Grammy award-winning singer “Falguni shah”, alongside a talented cast.

The screening of “On golden years”  is proudly sponsored by David Nachman, Esq., Managing Attorney at Nachman, Phulwani, Zimovcak (NPZ) Law Group, P.C., New Jersey, a law firm.

Trailer:

You are invited as my VIP guest, please RSVP to me.

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Our elder New Yorkers have built the city we know and love.  They have spent lifetimes contributing their wisdom, experience, and resilience to shaping the best aspects of Manhattan, shaping New York into the best city in the world. For this we owe them all a huge debt of gratitude and consideration.

We must do everything we can to ensure that New Yorkers can age in place and live independent lives in the communities they love. The day-to-day challenges like getting around the city, paying rent, having access to healthy food and healthcare, or even just getting the trash out are especially burdensome on older adults.

Here in the Borough President’s office we work hard to connect older Manhattanites with resources that will help address common challenges.

And here is a new tool to help!

I’m so proud to release the office of the Manhattan Borough President’s new Senior Resource Guide. This 50+ page comprehensive guide is designed to help seniors and their families navigate the many services and programs available across all 12 of Manhattan’s community districts.

Click here to access the Senior Resource Guide:

Inside, you’ll find information on:

• Senior Centers: Find a welcoming space for socializing, recreation, and learning near you.
• Financial Assistance: Explore programs that can help with expenses like housing, healthcare, and food.
• Health and Nutrition: Access resources for staying healthy, managing chronic conditions, and getting nutritious meals.
• Transportation: Learn about options for getting around Manhattan safely and affordably.
• Housing: Discover programs and services that can help seniors find and maintain safe, comfortable housing.
• Legal Assistance: Get help with legal matters, including elder abuse prevention, estate planning, and benefits claims.
• Companionship and Support: Connect with organizations that offer social interaction, emotional support, and friendly visiting programs.
• And much more!

Please share this valuable resource with any seniors in your life who might benefit. Together, let’s ensure the well-being of Manhattanites across all ages.

And on Tuesday, October 15th, from 9:30 am – 3 pm, older adults are invited to a special, free day at the Whitney Museum that I’m co-sponsoring. No RSVP required! I hope to see you there.

If you need help with any resources for older adults or have other concerns, contact my office at 212-669-8300 or info@manhattanbp.nyc.gov.

Mark

October 15th: BP Levine’s
Hispanic Heritage Month Event

RSVP to Join Us HERE!

Join Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine for a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration honoring the contributions of Hispanics and Latinos in journalism and broadcasting. The event will feature a panel discussion on the state and future of local journalism, with a focus on the vital role played by Latino journalists.

Date: Tuesday, October 15th Time: 5:30 pm Location: Fort Washington Avenue Armory, 216 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY

For special accommodations, email: events@manhattanbp.nyc.gov

In partnership with Rep. Adriano Espaillat, Council Member Carmen de la Rosa, State Senator Robert Jackson, Assembly Member Al Taylor

Oct 19th: 1820 Manhattan Map During
Open House NY

As part of an Open House New York annual tradition, the Manhattan Borough President’s topographical bureau will display a 19th-century map made of 92 individually hand-drawn and hand-colored panels that represent the Manhattan street grid 200 years ago.

Map geeks and Manhattaphiles, come see this 16 ft. x 60 ft. map on Saturday, October 19th from 10 am – 2 pm at our office in the David N. Dinkins Municipal Building, 19th Floor South, 1 Centre St.

Learn More about Open House NY

BP Levine’s Leadership Training
Series Returns

From October 28th – November 2nd, we’ll be hosting our yearly Leadership Training Series, including conflict of interest and equal employment training sessions (mandatory for community board members). Other trainings will be about land use, open data, and more. All sessions are open to the public!

Follow us on social media to see when the full line-up of trainings is announced.

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Do you enjoy helping your community? Do you have some extra time?

Year round, the Manhattan Volunteer Corps helps out with community clean-ups, clothing drives, boroughwide events, and more. It’s a great way to give back to your fellow New Yorkers and get to know your neighbors across Manhattan.

No matter what you’re interested in or what your skills are, we’ve got a spot for you on Team Levine. We’ve got a packed schedule for the fall and winter, so sign up now to join the Manhattan Volunteer Corps!

Volunteer With Us!

Now Open: High School Applications

Public high school applications are now open for fall 2025, so refer to the graphic above and this page from the Department of Education on the dates you need to know and how to apply. Although middle school applications were supposed to open this week, they’ve been delayed to next week. The Dept. of Education will email prospective middle school families on October 15 with the updated timeline and more information

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Roughly one in seven retirees in the U.S. rely on Social Security for nearly all their income, according to an AARP analysis. But these benefits don’t always come without Uncle Sam’s strings attached.

Check Out: 10 Ways for Retirees To Cut Back on Expenses in 2024
Read Next: Owe Money to the IRS? Most People Don’t Realize You Can Do This – Today

The taxation of Social Security began in 1984, following the enactment of Amendments in 1983, which President Reagan signed into law. Under that law, up to 50% of Social Security benefits could be added to taxable income, provided the taxpayer’s total income exceeded certain thresholds.

Sponsored: Owe the IRS $10K or more? Schedule a FREE consultation to see if you qualify for tax relief.

Some States Tax Social Security for Retirees

To worsen financial matters for retirees depending on Social Security to make ends meet, some states impose their own state income taxes on benefits. Fortunately, there aren’t nearly as many states that impose their own tax on Social Security as those that don’t.

“The list of states that do not tax Social Security is much longer than those that do,” said Brian Kuhn CFP, CLU, SVP and financial advisor at Wealth Enhancement Group. “And each state makes its own rules, which sometimes change, including, recently, in Missouri and Nebraska.”

Both Missouri and Nebraska have decided to stop taxing Social Security benefits in 2024.

Retirement Planning: How Much the Average Person 65 and Older Spends Monthly

Only 10 States Will Tax Social Security in 2024

Only 10 states do or will continue to tax Social Security benefits in 2024.

“They are Colorado, Connecticut, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont and West Virginia,” Kuhn said. “Each state has tax provisions that could provide deductions for individuals below certain thresholds or ages, making each state unique.”

Most States Will Not Tax Social Security in 2024

The vast majority of states — plus Washington, D.C. — will not tax Social Security benefits in 2024. These states are:

• Alabama
• Alaska
• Arizona
• Arkansas
• California
• Delaware
• Florida
• Georgia
• Hawaii
• Idaho
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Iowa
• Kentucky
• Louisiana
• Maine
• Maryland
• Massachusetts
• Michigan
• Mississippi
• Missouri
• Nebraska
• Nevada
• New Hampshire
• New Jersey
• New York
• North Carolina
• North Dakota
• Ohio
• Oklahoma
• Oregon
• Pennsylvania
• South Carolina
• South Dakota
• Tennessee
• Texas
• Virginia
• Washington
• Wisconsin
• Washington, D.C.
• Wyoming

How Much Do Retirees Save on Social Security Taxes in These States?

Kuhn pointed out that you can calculate how much you’re saving on taxes — assuming you live in a state that does not tax Social Security benefits — by looking up the effective rate of tax you paid to your state for all taxed income sources and applying that to your total Social Security benefits.

“So, for example, if your effective rate in your state was 5%, and you received $30,000 in Social Security benefits, that would be a savings of $1,500,” Kuhn said.

From a big picture perspective, the amount saved among retirees who are not taxed on Social Security benefits by their state of residence is quite impressive.

“In Missouri, for instance, retirees are looking at a collective annual saving of around $309 million,” said Jeff Rose, CFP, founder of Good Financial Cents. “Over in Nebraska, it’s about $17 million. That’s a lot of money that retirees get to keep in their pockets instead of it being drained away by state taxes.”

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In 2023, the Foundation awarded grants to 17 nonprofits and universities to support their efforts to solve accessibility and aging challenges. We were also able to add a new roundtable, hosted in Washington, DC during National Disability Employment month to advance the conversation on accessible employment. All of this work is thanks to the generosity of individual donors like you, and industry sponsors.

With just a few minutes of your time, you can, make your donation securely online so our work can continue into 2024.   

Your gift will join the collective generosity of all our donors to ensure 2024 sees continued gains in making this world more accessible for all. In addition to our existing programs, the Foundation plans to expand our efforts next year to include a Hackathon targeting accessible solutions for digital healthcare, and a unique partnership to deliver connection to at-risk senior communities using virtual reality. We can’t do any of this without you.     

I hope you will consider being a partner in our work once again. We have several options for giving, including the ability to give tribute gifts, or break your giving into bite-sized chunks through our Capacitor Society.   

Happy New Year,

Stephen Ewell
Executive Director, CTA Foundation
Consumer Technology Association

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Direct link to tickets–

tinyurl.com/legacies23

Details—-

Monday

November 6, 2023

To be held under the rotunda at

Columbia University’s

Low Memorial Library

West 116th Street &Broadway, Manhattan

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