(Photo: Bud Korotzer / NLN)
NEW YORK — The Council of Senior Centers and Services registered 240 participants at a rally at City Hall. The rally was called to urge the mayor not to use the economic fiasco that is New York City as a pretext for cutting services for seniors. Was Bloomberg listening? It’s difficult to say but the seniors were loud and proud — and they are watching the mayor’s every move.
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They came in small vans and via public transportation. Many couldn’t come as they were very elderly or house bound. Those who did make the journey were very vocal. Some City Council members spoke on behalf of the seniors – but it was the seniors themselves who spoke with the greatest gusto.
(Photo: Bud Korotzer / NLN)
The rally ended with protesters pointing their fingers at City Hall and chanting “We are watching you.”
NLN photographer Bud Korotzer was there and captured the event. Bud contributed reporting to this article.
