This year’s 4th Annual Senior Fair, sponsored and arranged by New York State Senator Bill Weber’s office, brought an unprecedented collection of services, resources, and organizations together at Rockland Community College on Wednesday, making this year’s event the largest of the Senator’s four annual fairs to date.
One hundred seventy-nine vendors participated in the four-hour event at the Eugene Levy Fieldhouse, connecting Rockland County seniors with healthcare organizations, government agencies, nonprofits, local businesses, senior service providers, and community organizations.
An estimated 1,500 seniors, along with caregivers, elected officials, community leaders, members of law enforcement, and emergency responders, were on hand at RCC throughout the day to access and assist with a wide range of services and information.
“This was our biggest Senior Fair yet, and I could not be more pleased with the response from our community,” said Senator Weber. “Bringing 179 organizations together under one roof meant our seniors could spend one morning getting answers, accessing services, receiving important health screenings, and learning about resources they may not have even known were available to them.”
The annual event has become an important part of Senator Weber’s efforts to make government and community resources more accessible to Rockland County residents. Attendees had access to free health and wellness services, including liver screenings, memory tests, diabetes and blood pressure screenings, flu shots, and RSV and pneumonia vaccines.
The fair also offered DMV mobile services, unclaimed funds searches, multilingual interpreters, golf cart shuttle service provided by the Town of Clarkstown to and from the parking areas, and free lunch, including a kosher option.
“One of the most rewarding parts of the day was seeing seniors leave with information, assistance, or a connection that could make a real difference in their lives,” Senator Weber said. “That is exactly why we hold this fair. Government works best when we bring services directly to the people who need them rather than expecting residents to figure out where to go on their own.”
