| Department overview | |
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| Formed | 1975 |
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| Jurisdiction | New York City |
| Headquarters | 2 Lafayette Street New York City, New York, 10007 |
| Employees | 343 (FY 2024) |
| Annual budget | $522 million (FY 2024) |
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| Website | www |
The New York City Department for the Aging (DFTA) is the department of the government of New York City[1] that provides support and information for older people (those over 60).[2] Its regulations are compiled in title 69 of the New York City Rules. Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez has been the commissioner of DFTA since April 9, 2019.
- ^ New York City Charter § 2400; "There shall be a department for the aging, the head of which shall be the commissioner for the aging."
- ^ "Commissioner's Message". nyc.gov. New York City Department for the Aging. Retrieved 2019-10-15.