Sen. Gillibrand attends Westchester town hall on issues impacting seniors

New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand was back in Westchester Thursday for a town hall focused on issues impacting seniors.

News 12 Staff

Oct 10, 2019, 9:45 PM

Updated 1,651 days ago

Share:

New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand was back in Westchester Thursday for a town hall focused on issues impacting seniors.
Dozens of seniors showed up at the Westchester County Center in White Plains Thursday for the meeting.
Elmsford resident John Murphy says he was hoping the senator would co-sponsor legislation that would give benefits to veterans like himself who served in Thailand during the Vietnam War.

White Plains resident Azline Suber and her husband wanted the senator to do something about contractors who rip off seniors.

"We have a man came to us $8,000 for a water leak!” she said. 

Sen. Gillibrand said one of the issues that concerns her the most is the SALT tax deduction.
"The fact that we can no longer deduct our local and property taxes really harms fixed-income seniors. They can't afford it. If their property taxes go up, where do they get the additional money? They don't have it,” she said. 

John Murphy said going to the meeting was worth the trip -  Gillibrand agreed to co-sponsor his bill.

"When she committed and said yes, she would sponsor the bill, I was just dumbfounded,” he said. 

Gillibrand agreed to sponsor a number of other measures, including a bill that would require additional training for home health aides.
 
 


More from News 12
1:38
Religious leaders work to salvage sacred Torah scrolls after fire

Religious leaders work to salvage sacred Torah scrolls after fire

2:25
Light rain showers linger into tomorrow, sun to return this weekend

Light rain showers linger into tomorrow, sun to return this weekend

Schuyler Crossing management express frustration with ongoing flooding at affordable housing complex

Schuyler Crossing management express frustration with ongoing flooding at affordable housing complex

0:25
Dutchess County drug raid uncovers crack cocaine, cash, ammo and loaded handgun

Dutchess County drug raid uncovers crack cocaine, cash, ammo and loaded handgun

Vote 2024: Ask your questions for Congressional District 16 Democratic candidates

Vote 2024: Ask your questions for Congressional District 16 Democratic candidates

0:19
Suspect in Rockland County stabbing to appear in Ramapo Town Court today

Suspect in Rockland County stabbing to appear in Ramapo Town Court today

0:35
Legal battle over Harrison town supervisor election comes to an end

Legal battle over Harrison town supervisor election comes to an end

1:24
Westchester County launches Pitch In For Parks initiative ahead of Earth Day

Westchester County launches Pitch In For Parks initiative ahead of Earth Day

0:32
Out-of-court settlement reached in New Rochelle excessive force lawsuit

Out-of-court settlement reached in New Rochelle excessive force lawsuit

3:05
Rising concerns over marijuana addiction ahead of 4/20

Rising concerns over marijuana addiction ahead of 4/20

1:19
Headlines: Gold Star families defrauded, teen enters school illegally, deadly Palisades Parkway crash

Headlines: Gold Star families defrauded, teen enters school illegally, deadly Palisades Parkway crash

0:21
Rye officials undertake effort to recover and identify unmarked graves in historic African American cemetery

Rye officials undertake effort to recover and identify unmarked graves in historic African American cemetery

0:51
Former NYPD officer pleads guilty to narcotics charges in Yonkers

Former NYPD officer pleads guilty to narcotics charges in Yonkers

0:22
Middletown man arrested for double murder

Middletown man arrested for double murder

1:14
Thunderbolt 12: Bronx River Parkway undergoes construction; prepare for traffic delays

Thunderbolt 12: Bronx River Parkway undergoes construction; prepare for traffic delays

0:23
Spring Arrival: Hummingbirds heading to New York

Spring Arrival: Hummingbirds heading to New York

0:17
Westchester high school students honored for creativity

Westchester high school students honored for creativity

1:44
Discover a Gothic Revival masterpiece of art and architecture at Lyndhurst Mansion

Discover a Gothic Revival masterpiece of art and architecture at Lyndhurst Mansion

0:51
Save money while helping the planet with these 12 energy-efficient tips

Save money while helping the planet with these 12 energy-efficient tips

1:45
White Plains carefully welcomes New York's legal cannabis industry

White Plains carefully welcomes New York's legal cannabis industry